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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1968

Page

4

Fulbright seeks full probe of Vietnam policy on TV clash

Senator Fulbright called for a full congressional investigation of U S Vietnam policy. Assistant Secretary Bundy defended Gulf of Tonkin actions and the Tonkin resolution, while Fulbright questioned the decision making and disclosure. Thieu in Saigon defended arrests as Viet Cong kidnappings were denied, calling Thieu’s explanations ridiculous.

Sfulbright Washington Sen J. W. Fulbright Johnson William P. Bundy Gulf of Tonkin Sen. Fullabright Fulbright Bundy U.S Congress White House Boch Maddox C. Turner Joy Senate’ Foreign Relations Committee North Vietnam Vietnam South Vietnam Nguyen van Thien South Saigon Thieu

Merchants Tied to Race Riots Described in Testimony

Testimony before President Johnsons riot study commission described city riots last summer as fueled by ghetto conditions and by merchants whose sharp practices harmed the poor. Earl Johnson of the OEO urged addressing underlying exploitation, while Columbia Universitys David Caplovitz linked consumer abuse to the riots. Clarence G. Adamy of the National Association of Food Chains cited a 5 percent rise in food prices as a factor in ghetto anger.

Washington U.S Hettos Johnson Gt Earl Johnson Jn Legal Services Oe Office of ‘Conomic Opportunity Ssyvatts Newark N.J David Caplovitz Columbia University Watts Leam Caplovitz Clarence G. Adamy National Association of Food Chains Adamy Tam

Panama Canal Closure Threat After Tanker Blocks Channel

A tanker named Shozan Maru ran aground in the Panama Canal blocking the forepeak and leaving a six to eight foot high hole ten feet above the keel. Officials say the canal could stay closed for several weeks as salvage plans unfold with 63 ships anchored and air being pumped into flooded tanks to lift the vessel. The ship, 743 feet long and bound from Peru to Dunkirk with iron ore, cannot be circled and its cargo remains unharmed.

Atlantic Pacific A. L. Gallin The Panama Canal Co Gallin Robert Kerr Peru Dunkirk France Kerr

Unsolved Long Beach Murder Hints at 1963 Slaying

A reader recalls Pauline Anderson a schoolteacher found strangled in her car on a Long Beach street near Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway on June 30, 1963. Police say the murder remains unsolved with several suspects questioned and released.

Action Line Long Beach Sta Tucker Wild Bird Sanctuary Or_ Baange Mojeska Canyon Crawford Bob Busenbark Palostai Verdes Pacific Coast Highway Tor- Ryance Pauline Anderson J.S

San Francisco News Strike Ends and Papers Plan Restart

A 52 day SF strike ended as 15 unions approved three year contracts with the San Francisco Printing Co. Pickets withdraw. Chronicle and Examiner to resume Wednesday. Wage increases of 10 per week first two years and 12 the third. joint talks at Feb. 28, 1971 renewal.

San Francisco Mailers Sam Kagel Kagel

March of Dimes drive tops in ABC district schools

The 20 schools in the ABC district serving Artesia Cerritos and Hawaiian Gardens raised $1 945 for the 1968 March of Dimes campaign led by co chairmen John Turriff and Carlton Corey. The total is 60 cents more than last year with Artesia High School reporting the highest sum at 381 dollars.

ABC Artesia Cerritos Hawaiian Gardens John Turriff Carlton Corey Cochairmen Artesia High School

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