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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1968

Page

3

Lakewood Church pushes sales curb on Free Press

Christ Presbyterian Church in Lakewood votes to circulate letters to 47 local churches urging residents to appeal to the city council and state court over the Los Angeles Free Press. The letter argues to curb sales at stands and street vendors to protect youngsters and impressionable adults. Clergy defend free press while criticizing explicit ads and personal notices.

Lakewood Los Angeles Free Press Ruling Elders of Christ Presbyterian Church Hayley Ave Frank Jones Church Social Education State Supreme Court John C. Bonner Bonner Free Press Ted Zatlyn Bree Press Zatlyn

Romney Withdrawal Sparks Rockefeller Candidacy Talk

Romney quit the race prompting Arkansas Governor Rockefeller to rise as the favored alternative. Governors Love of Colorado Hathaway of Wyoming and Nixon allies predict Rockefeller will announce soon as New Hampshire primary looms. Republican Javits and Volpe weigh in on Rockefeller’s potential impact and Romney’s exit sharpens GOP dynamics.

Rockefeller Winthrop Rockefeller Arkansas Romaney New York Melvin Laird Wisconsin Oregon Ohn Love Colorado Romney Wyoming Stanley Hathaway New Hampshire John A. Volpe Massachusets Eugene McCarthy D-Minn

Romney withdrawal shifts GOP race and New York focus

U S senators react to Romney's decision to exit the race. Charles Percy says Rockefeller pressure may grow and the lineup could change. Edward Brooke regrets but backs unity behind a progressive candidate. Knowles urges waiting for primaries to gauge support. Kennedy notes Romney move shifts attention to Rockefeller in New York. Gordon Allott foresees a potential write-in push for Rockefeller in New Hampshire.

Gay Romney Vietnam Charles H. Percy RWL Rockefeller GOP Percy Sen Edward R. Brooke R-Mass Republican Party Guy Warren P. Knowles Wisconsin Roney New Hampshire Robert F. Kennedy D-N.y New York Gordon Allot Rcolo Nelson Rockefeller

Vietnam War Strategy Debate Weighs Troop Shifts

Officials describe three options as Westmoreland eyes to prevail in Vietnam. A broad mobilization of 40 000 to 50 000 reserves is possible, with readiness to call 100 000 more. Alternatives include pulling back from Khe Sanh to guard populated coastal regions or continuing escalation with added U S troops. Contending plans assume Hanoi will not negotiate and warn against walking away.

Westmoreland U.S Khe Sanh South Vietnam United States Thos Johnson Hanoi Vietnam

Reagan's Position Unchanged in GOP Primary Claim

Governor Reagan, at a Sacramento news conference, praised George Romney for courage and forthrightness while stating his own campaign status remained unchanged. He noted Romney's withdrawal narrows the field to Nixon or another candidate, then added Harald Stassen to the lineup. He said the race is not wrapped up for Nixon.

Concord N.H UPI Richard M. Nixon Michigan George Romney Sacramento UPS Ronald Reagan California Republican Romney Reagan Richard Nixon Minnesota Harald Stassen Stassen Nixon Rockefeller

Nixon’s 1968 bid reshaped GOP primary race

Romney quits with dignity and signals roles for Rockefeller. Nixon faces fresh primaries in New Hampshire and Wisconsin, with Rockefeller expected to enter earlier than planned, risking intraparty clashes over Vietnam as Rockefeller shifts into the race and heightens pressure on Nixon.

Trustees to Seek More State Support for Budget

State College at Fullerton trustees grapple with a proposed 249 million dollar operation budget, facing an 8 percent cut by the governor to 2243 million. They consider enrollment curtailment, oppose faculty pay limits, and plan to restate needs to Sacramento while noting potential erosion of academic standards.

State College Fullerton Harry Brakehill Glermm Dumke Lanis Heilbron San Francisco Sacramento California State College At Long Beach

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