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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1969

Page

4

60 000 Outback of Viet Gls Eyed

Negotiators W Averell Harriman and Xuan Thuy prepared for talks as Cyrus Vance and Pham Dang Lam held a strategy session. The stalemate centers on whether Viet Cong delegates count in Hanoi talks. North Vietnam accepted Sweden mediation. A US 1st Infantry Division column repelled a border attack, 22 Communists killed.

Scan W. Averell Harriman Hanoi Xuan Thuy Harriman Cyrus R. Vance Saigon Pham Dang Lam Lam Vance Viet Cong North Vietnam National Liberation Front Sweden U.S. 1St U.S

Fiddler on the Roof Drenched as Pipe Burst in Berlin

In West Berlin the musical Fiddler on the Roof was soaked when a pipe in the renovated theater burst. Water drenched the balcony, dripping onto lower seats while Schmuel Rodensky continued performing as fire crews cleared the puddles and audience stamped feet.

Berlin West Berlin West End Schmuel Rodensky

NASA for Oceanography Urged

A national commission urges creating a federal oceanography agency linked with industry, universities, and government. It calls regional offices, joint federal university labs, expanded offshore activity, pollution prevention, and deep water programs to reach 4 mile depths within a decade and 30 years for exploitation.

Great Lakes Pro Johnson Richard Nixon Commission

U S Steel Ordered to Sell Firm In New York Area

The Federal Trade Commission ordered United States Steel Corp to sell Certified Industries Inc, a ready mixed concrete producer in Hicksville, N Y acquired in 1964, and to refrain from purchasing another such firm for 10 years. FTC Chairman Paul Rand Dixon said the acquisition violated the Clayton Act by harming New York area competition.

United States Steel Corp New York Federal Trade Commission Giant Steel Company Commission Certified Industries, Inc Hicksville N.Y U.S. Steel Paul Rand Dixon FTC

Snow Gear Rentals in Long Beach and Nearby Areas

uP Long Beach rents chains for cars at 2 dollars for 24 hours and 5 dollars per week. Allen's Renter Center offers tire chains for 3 dollars for three days with a 10 dollar deposit. Ski gear is available from Lonnie's Sporting Goods and Marshall's Lock and Ski, with Toboggans from Marshall's and A to Z Rental Center. Numerous ski resorts and downtown San Bernardino locations also rent sleds toboggans skis and chains.

Long Beach Volkswagen Allen’s Long Beach Blvd Lonnie’s Sporting Goods Bellflower Blvd Marshall’s

Car and Driver subscription issue addressed in Boulder office

Reader from Long Beach paid for 30 issues starting January 24 1968 but never received a copy. Mildred Burch, Car and Driver complaints manager in Boulder Colorado, promised to contact and rectify the problem.

Car and Driver L.N Long Beach A. Mildred Burch Boulder Colo

Used Gemini Apollo capsules after flight

After splashdown, capsules are studied for weeks to assess spaceflight effects. Apollo 8’s capsule was moved from Downey to Houston for instrument checks, then will go to the Smithsonian for display before educational group tours.

J.D Long Beach Bob Gordon Manned Spacecraft Center National Aeronautics and Space Administration Houston Tex North American Aviation Downey Gordon Smithsonian Institution

Denny’s and Desert Palace End Casino Talks

Negotiations for Denny’s Restaurants to acquire the Caesar’s Palace hotel casino were terminated Saturday by mutual consent. Harold Butler, president of Denny’s, and Nathan S. Jacobson, chairman of Desert Palace, Inc., issued the joint statement.

Las Vegas Nev Denny’s Restaurants, Inc Caesar’s Palace Hotel Harold Butler Denny's Nathan S. Jacobson Desert Palace, Inc

Time's Now Past for a Snow Dance

A Traverse City snow area sign shifts from Think Snow to Let's stop thinking snow and enjoy it then to Uncle as fresh totals accumulate. Reader letter praises traffic flow along Artesia Boulevard, urging studies before Artesia Freeway extension opens. January 12, 1969.

Traverse City Mich Artesia Boulevard North Long Beach Atlantic Long Beach Boulevard Artesia G.J.R Bellflower

Nixon urged to reform welfare programs and aid

A secret briefing to Health and Welfare chief designate Robert Finch and urban adviser Daniel Moynihan outlined a task force plan to redesign federal aid for the poor. Led by Richard Mathan, the Brookings panel urged revamping public assistance including AFD C and the aged, blind, and disabled programs to reduce dependency.

Robert H. Finch Nixon Daniel Patrick Moynihan Pierre Hotel The Times Pierre Richard P. Mathan Brookings Institute Washington Mitchell I. Ginsberg Human Resources Administration New York City A.F.D.C

Hindu dancer Uday Shankar released by Mercy Hospital

Hindu dancer Uday Shankar, 68, was released from Mercy Hospital in San Diego on Saturday after nearly two months recovering from a stroke suffered during a United States tour. Hospital spokesmen said he planned to visit his brother in Los Angeles before returning to Calcutta, India.

Uday Shankar Mercy Hospital United States Shankar Los Angeles Calcutta India

Eye Case of Loving Linguists Eye Case of Loving Linguists

UCLA investigates three Italian department teaching assistants over claims they exchanged A grades for dates and tutoring work paid at five dollars an hour. Students say dating TA s led to higher marks while tutoring in exchange for money or favors was used to pressure others. Department chair Franco Fido says he started inquiry after the Daily Brain report.

Los Angeles UPI UCLA Franco Fido Brain

Major Break Seen in 8 Day Oil Tieup

A major breakthrough in the eight day oil strike loomed as AFL-CIO union officials met in Denver to discuss a contract offer from Union Oil Co. Labor spokesmen in Long Beach reported talks with Atlantic Richfield and Mobil Oil. About 6,000 Long Beach area refinery workers were idled, with 72 hours needed after workers return to resume full operations.

Afl-Cio Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers Denver Union Oil Co Long Beach Atlantic-Richfield Co Mobil Oil Co OCAW

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