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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1968

Page

2

Navy Deploys Sea Sparrow Defensive Missiles Aboard Enterprise

The Navy rushed into operational use of Sea Sparrow, a ship-based defense missile, with the nuclear carrier Enterprise receiving the first launchers. Pentagon confirms Enterprise off North Vietnam coast as tests and rapid deployment extend to destroyers cruisers and other carriers.

Washington Navy Enterprise Pentagon North Vietnam Air Force Paul R. Ignatius

LBJ Stands Firm on Vietnam and Praises JFK in Dallas

President Johnson, in Dallas for a Rural Electric Cooperative convention, defended his Vietnam policy against "croakers" and "dividers" while recalling JFK’s legacy. He arrived covertly from his Texas ranch, addressed about 10,000 attendees, and rode in an unmarked car in a quiet, security‑tight visit near the assassination site.

Dallas Washington John F. Kennedy Austin National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Love Field Secret Service Johnson Kennedy America Alan Nevins

Hitch Says UC Could Cap Enrollment If Budget Cuts

UC president Dr. Charles J. Hitch said budget cuts may force a choice between restricting enrollment or lowering education quality. He favored an enrollment ceiling over deteriorating standards, noting reluctance to deny qualified students. The comment followed his town hall luncheon remarks and amid questions about UCLA chancellor successor.

Los Angeles UPI Charles J. Hitch University of California Huet Franklin Murphy UCLA

Law Officers at Universities Denied Support

SACRAMENTO F Police at the University of California and state colleges lost a bid to gain the same legal protection against assault that other peace officers have. Assemblyman Don Mulford urged end to the disparity, but the measure was voted down by the Assembly Criminal Procedure Committee. The piece discusses university budget cuts, Reagans education funding, and morale and recruiting impacts, noting 9.3 percent less per student versus the 1966-67 year and mentioning possible Vietnam-era solutions.

Sacramento University of California Assembly Criminal Procedure Committee Don Mulford Piedmont Mulford Hitch Max Rafferty Thomas Kuchel Rafferty Reagan

Reagan Watson clash over Malibu assessment hike

Governor Reagan and attorney Stevens clash as 100000 acres face new assessment raising Reagan and Fox properties values. Board increases Reagan 54 acre value to 87500 and Fox 236 acre to 364800 prompting appeals. Stevenscharged underassessment nationwide. Watson links to Reagan campaign. no collusion found.

Swatson Malibu Reagan 20Th Century Fox Studio Appeals Board Fox Stevens Watson Congress Rep del Clawson Compton

House Hikes Colorado River Legislation Hope

Washington hopes for river reform as a reclamation subcommittee backs a California water guarantee and a Mexico obligation under a U.S. treaty. Arizona lawmakers call the changes a compromise while Northwesterners fear new pressure on their water. Conferees in the House Senate debate may test the plan against a Senate vote and local interests.

Washington House Reclamation Fong California Mexico U.S Arizona Central Colorado Columbia Snake Interior Senate Henry M. Jackson Wash

College Pay Raise Deemed Meager by California Council

The Citizens Council for California Higher Education in Los Angeles called Governor Reagan’s proposed faculty pay increases meager and warned they would worsen educational quality. In a letter to the State College Board of Trustees the group critiqued the budget and salary plan, noting a 7.5 percent hike falls short of a needed over 10 percent for salaries plus 3 percent for fringe benefits.

Los Angeles UPI Citizens Council For California Higher Education Ronald Reagan State College Board of Trustees

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