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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1969

Page

5

Sentinel system may shield missile bases not cities

The Defense Secretary weighs deploying the Sentinel antiballistic system to protect Titan and Minuteman bases rather than urban areas. Dr Harold Agnew argues base-only protection preserves second strike capability and could be cheaper, though critics fear reduced direct shield for civilians.

Laird Harold M. Agnew The Atomic Energy Commission NATO Agnew Dakotas Montana Wyoming Kansas Arizona Arkansas Air Force

Be a Gal's Best Pal in San Jose

Police report a man offered a ride to two 21 year old hitchhikers. The front seat passenger used eye irritant to disable him when he threatened the girl in front. The pair hid in a creek bed then rode to Milpitas police station about eight miles north of San Jose.

San Jose Mace Milpitas

Sentinel missile defense faces growing Senate opposition

Opponents estimate a 53 vote Senate majority to block deployment of the Sentinel missile defense system. A Senate defeat could arise if the Administration proceeds, prompting options to delay or scale back, including moving bases farther from cities. Key aides warn opposition may be too strong to reverse.

Laird Johnson Administration Washington Senate Pentagon

Year-Long Daylight Saving Quest Sparks Capitol Debate

Representative Craig Hosmer of California proposes national year round daylight saving time by amending the Uniform Time Act. He argues it would reduce crime cut electricity use and simplify schedules though farmers and the entertainment industry fear adverse effects.

Washington Craig Hosmer Calif Hosmer

If Christopher Columbus Lived Today On A Bike

A playful line invites readers to check the Classified Ads for good buys now suggesting a humorous modern twist on discovery. The tone evokes a vintage newspaper urge to browse sales and deals. The piece blends history with a coupon era nudge.

Christopher Columbus America

Congressmen Press FTC on Trading Stamps Cheating Claim

Washington congressman Lester L. Wolff testified before the FTC urging options to convert or cash trading stamps, arguing stamps raise food costs by about 2 percent and total annual impact around 1 billion dollars. He cited manipulation and deceptive practices in gasoline station sweepstakes and related games.

Lester L. Wolff D-N.y Wolff FTC Sperry and Hutchinson Co S&h Green Stamps Sperry Hutchinson Congress

Ford introduces Front Room wagons with 302 V-8 and doorgate

Ford's Country Squire gains new Front Room design with cockpit style instruments and extra leg room for passengers. Top interiors match luxury LTDs with distinctive paneling and hidden headlamps. Standard 302 CID V-8 and no extra cost, plus exclusive one-two-three doorgate for cargo and passenger access.

Ford

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