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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1969

Page

4

Johnson urges new economics to fight poverty and boost Social Security

Washington UPI report notes former President Johnson tells successors to push the war on poverty with income guarantees, a 50 percent Social Security boost, and a social conscience. He warns against returning to past boom and bust theories, urges patience from leaders, and reflects in a Britannica Year Book piece.

Washington UPI Johnson Encyclopaedia Britannica Vietnam Winston Churchill Churchill Britain Sudentenland

Nixon Delivers Nervous Yet Polished White House Press Debut

President Nixon faced 643 newsmen in the East Room for his first press conference. Reporters saw a tense appearance that softened as he settled into his familiar gesturing style during the early questions of his first week in office.

Washington Richard M. Nixon East Room White House Nixon Lyndon Johnson Johnson Lyndon B. Johnson Herbert G. Klein John Kennedy Dwight Eisenhower

Nixon Peace Strategy in Paris Signals New Direction

Report from Paris notes a renewed U.S. approach to negotiations with a mix of veteran and new advisors. The dispatch cites a shift in tactics and emphasis on a broader diplomatic effort under the Nixon administration.

Nixon Seeks Fair Transition in Nominations Controversy

President Nixon defended his transition actions amid disputes over five judicial nominees, saying he would review some names and that the Johnson administration could submit them without prejudice. The dispute centered on whether Nixon opposed or endorsed the nominations during the transfer period.

Clark Nixon Senate Johnson Peri Ronald L. Ziegler Mitchell

Court Rules for Graduate Student Against Hershey

A federal court injunction affects draft status for graduate students. Judge Jack Roberts ruled Albert Armendariz Jr., UT law student, may finish the academic year under II-S deferment, while a requested I-S deferment was denied. The ruling covers Armendariz personally, with potential broader impact if similar suits arise. The decision may be appealed by the Justice Department.

Roberts Asst U.S. Atty Warren Weir Justice Department Washington Armendariz Hershey Yale Law Michigan Law School

Filibuster Compromise Efforts Fail in Senate

Washington report notes Majority Leader Mansfield says efforts to find a compromise on the filibuster rule have produced negligible results. The debate centers on a three-fifths cloture proposal requiring a two-thirds vote to end debate, with Mansfield opposing any shift to simple majority. Senate again votes on cloture today, after January 16 failed by 51 to 47.

Washington Mike Mansfield D-Month Senate Congress Mansfield

Safe Stolen With Loot of 25000 at Jewelry Firm

Burglars escaped weekend with a 750 pound safe carrying 25000 in jewelry and cash from the Columbia Merchandising Co. entry gained via a roof vent and rope descent. The safe was wheeled to an alley and loaded onto a truck, as police investigate. vandals with BB guns damaged 16 windows and a door at James Russell Lowell Elementary in Long Beach over the weekend.

Los Angeles UPI Columbia Merchandising Co James Russell Lowell E. Broadway Long Beach

Palo Alto Official Bomb Attack Sparks Protective Guard

Police guard around councilman Kirke Comstock and family after a homemade bomb damaged their home. The blast occurred as investigations link the attack to prior explosions at the Mid Peninsula Free University and a bookstore bombing in Menlo Park. Comstock survived and suspects the act aimed to force him from public service.

Palo Alto UPI Kirke Comstock Comstock Mid-Peninsula Free University Council Free University Menlo Park

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