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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1969

Page

6

Strikers Threaten to Shut Down S F State Campus

San Francisco State College faces renewed disruption as Black Student Union and Third World Liberation Front leaders vow a 24 month strike will continue with a mass mobilization planned to shut down the 18 000 student campus. Regents discuss talks but legal limits hinder formal negotiations.

SAN Francisco UPI San Francisco State College Third World Liberation Front Hari Dillon Leroy Goodwin BSU American Federation of Teachers Sacramento

Students Ignore Pickets as Berkeley Strive for Autonomy

About 100 pickets demonstrated at the University of California in a strike aimed at creating an autonomous college for minority groups. Classes continued, while leaders reportedly met to plan new tactics. Campus police investigated a Sunday firebomb attempt that failed to damage a wooden two story building. Previous arson attempts and a Wheeler Hall fire last week caused extensive damage.

Wheeler Hall Mission High School Harry Krytzer

High School Scene of Race Violence In San Francisco

Four youths were arrested Monday after police were called to quell a scene of race violence at a San Francisco high school. Details of the incident remain limited and authorities are investigating the circumstances and individuals involved.

San Francisco UPS

Divorce reform hearings spark religious objections at Senate panel

California Senate Judiciary Committee hears that mandatory interviews with a marriage counselor could clash with religious beliefs as divorce law reform aims to require counseling for cases with children under 18. Critics urge exemptions for objecting individuals amid broader tensions over divorce rate and family disputes.

Sacramento UPI Senate Judiciary Committee Robert Walker Christian Science Publication Committee Walker California

Wife Shot After Card Game Spat in San Francisco

Police say a whist game quarrel led to the death of Marianne Keel 34 found with two bullet wounds in her head. Her husband Elverna Keel 41, a furniture mover, was booked on suspicion of murder after the quarrel started at a friend's house. In San Diego Pvt Raymond Smith 18 a recruit at the Marine depot was in serious condition with meningococcal meningitis admitted Saturday.

San Francisco Marianne Keel Elverna Keel San Diego UPS Raymond Smith Marine Corps Navy Hospital

Solon Proposes Attendance Supervisor to Curb Dropouts

Assemblyman Victor V. Veysey of Brawley introduced a bill to require districts to appoint a Supervisor of Attendance. The Education Committee chair argues the role would reverse absenteeism and help prevent student dropouts.

Sacramento API Victor V. Veysey Brawley Veysey

Rafferty pushes 50 50 state local school funding plan

Max Rafferty proposed splitting school financing with the state and local districts. The plan would add 350 million dollars to local districts next year, rising by 100 million annually to reach a 50 50 partnership. Governor Reagan may earmark funds, but backing for the full amount remains uncertain.

Sacramento UPI Max Rafferty Superintendent of Public Instruction Rafferty Ronald Reagan Reagan Stephen P. Teale Railroad Flat

Merritt College Students Plan Three Day Solidarity Strike

A group of Merritt College students in Oakland announced a three day solidarity strike to support strikers at San Francisco State College and the University of California. Merritt College with 10 000 students is a two year school and 52 percent minority.

Bay Area San Francisco State Oakland UPS Merritt College San Francisco State College University of California Merritt

Shape Up the Budget Loans in to Days Classified Ads

A classified ad item urges readers to check loans in today’s listings. It highlights budget planning and financial options advertised in the local section.

Fireman Loses Court Bid To Upset Mustache Ruling

A Los Angeles fireman lost a Superior Court bid to overturn Fire Department Order 5 requiring neat and trim mustaches. Richard A Novak, 10 years with the department, argued the rule infringed his beliefs but the judge ruled the order reasonable and the department’s semi military unity legitimate. Novak had been suspended 30 days for alleged violations prior to the suit.

Los Angeles Richard A. Novak Novak Barry Saltzman Lloyd S. Davis Raymond Hill

More Security With FALSE TEETH

A dental advertiser promises firmer dentures with FASTEETH powder, preventing loosening or wobbling at inopportune moments. It claims easier eating and reduced denture odor, notes no pasty taste, and urges regular dentist visits and purchasing from drug counters.

Assembly Committees Show Republican Majority Pattern

Sacramento reports Speaker Monagan set 21 standing committees with Republicans in the majority on 12, Democrats on seven and two split. Major panels include Judiciary, Government Administration and Revenue and Taxation, with plans to hear 1969 bills next week after a 30 day waiting period.

Sacramento — Assembly Robert T. Monagan James A. Hayes Long Beach Public Employment and Retirement Hayes Monagan Thomas Joint Legislative Audit Committee Cullen

Nasa to Launch Isis A Satellite at Vandenberg I West

Nasa plans to launch the Isis A satellite at Vandenberg Air Force Base on Wednesday, announced Monday by officials. The mission seeks to advance space science and orbital research with the Isis A program.

NASA Isis Vandenberg Afb Cns National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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