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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1968

Page

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Molotov Attack Fails At Governor Reagan Home

Two youths threw gasoline filled bottles at Governor Ronald Reagan's Sacramento residence but neither exploded. Guards fired at the assailants as they fled. Police arrested 10 juveniles for failure to disperse as crowds roved the Oak Park area, with reports of stabbings and minor injuries among officers and residents.

Sacramento UPI Ronald Reagan Nancy Patti Skipper Oak Park Gray Reagan Frank Handley

Action Line answers reader questions on stages and salaries

Action Line helps with inquiries from readers. An item recalls the J. Doug Morgan Tent Show’s rise and fall, noting its Texas headquarters and 1941 demise. It also provides details on Los Angeles County supervisors salaries staff and car allotments, with specific figures and vehicle models.

J. Doug Morgan Company Nell Frank Texas Midwest

House Rules approves interstate gun ban bill for floor vote

The House Rules Committee voted 10 to 5 to send the administration gun ban measure to the House floor. The bill would extend handgun restrictions to rifles and shotguns with stiff penalties for using a gun in major crimes. Rep. Bob Casey proposed a 10 year first offense and 25 year subsequent sentence.

Washington UPI House Rules Committee House Rules Bob Casey D-Tex Casey Senate Mike Mansfield Everett M. Dirksen Joseph D. Tydings Mansfield Dirksen Robert F. Kennedy D-N.y

Shell offer Lewys vacuum order delayed in Salem

The reader reports two installments paid to Shetland Co. in Salem for a Lewys vacuum from a Shell Oil Co. special offer but has not received the vacuum. The company confirms and will resend to the new address. if the first unit arrives late, it may be returned unopened.

Sheets for seven foot round bed offered by Acme Mattress

Q and A regarding fitted sheets for a seven foot diameter bed. Acme Mattress Factory Inc. at 3425 E Anaheim St sells a elastic bottom sheet for 12.50, and also stocks king size top sheets round bed pads and custom round bedspreads.

Action Line M.F Long Beach Acme Mattress Factory Inc Anaheim St

How to start a day nursery in California

Prospective operators learn licenses come from the California Department of Social Welfare. Weekly Wednesday orientation at 10 a.m. in Room 6005, State Office Building, 107 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. After a one hour lecture, contact Edna Luttrell at 620-4383 for a personal interview and license if approved.

M.M Lynwood. A California Department of Social Welfare State Office S. Broadway Los Angeles Edna Luttrell Luttrell

State Gun Measure Softened

Assemblyman Winfield Shoemaker amended his gun licensing bill to retain only the registration portion needed for law enforcement, while preserving local authority for tougher city and county gun-control laws. The measure also removes a separate registration requirement for guns. Supporters of Robert Kennedy will submit over 800,000 petitions urging stronger gun-control laws to legislators.

Sacramento UPS Winfield Shoemaker D-Lompoc Los Angeles Robert F. Kennedy California Shoemaker W. Craig Bid

County Supervisors Delay Gun Control Across Unincorporated Areas

County Supervisors voted 2 to 1 to delay drafting a gun-control ordinance for unincorporated areas, deferring action until state and federal governments act. Supervisor Hahn urged a strong unincorporated law, but his proposal was rejected as premature. City officials will decide on gun controls for six million residents in 77 municipalities.

Kenneth Hahn Hahn Burton W. Chace Ernest E. Debs Chace John Maharg

Reagan rejects linking with Rockefeller for VP spot

Gov. Ronald Reagan said he has had no talks with Nelson Rockefeller and is not interested in the second spot on a ticket headed by Rockefeller. Rockefeller had said a Rockefeller Reagan ticket was “wide open” during a San Francisco campaign stop.

Sacramento UPI Ronald Reagan Nelson Rockefeller New York California Rockefeller San Francisco Reagan

Heat Wave Grips Long Beach as Temperatures Hit 97

Long Beach endures a brutal heat wave with 97 degree heat tied to the day’s high. Beaches offer cooling breezes, while Palm Springs registers 110 as officials extend pool hours to combat heat. Weather outlook calls for scant relief and continued hot dry conditions into next weekend.

Long Beach Bob Montgomery Bellflower Steve White Newport Beach Steve Jones Palm Springs Weather Bureau

Police arrest six in West Side drugs ring bust

Long Beach police ended a two week probe with six arrests at 2687 Baltic Ave and a car behind 2461 Hayes Ave in a West Side marijuana and dangerous drugs ring case.

Long Beach West Side Baltic Ave Hayes Ave

Los Angeles Approves Tipplers Tax With 3 Percent Levy

The Los Angeles City Council approved a 3 percent tippling tax on drinks. It is expected to raise about $7 million this fiscal year and $9 million over the next 12 months as part of a plan to balance the 1968-69 budget of $446.8 million. Opponents from bars restaurants and liquor industries threaten to challenge the levy in court.

Los Angeles County L.E.L Long Beach Burton W. Chace Warren M. Dorn Frank G. Bonelli Chace Zi Harry L Hufford Los Angeles County Administrative Offices Los Angeles

Minors Targeted by Underage Focus in Local Scene

A fragment notes that youths under 21 are labeled minors and face scrutiny, reflecting local attitudes toward age limits and social behavior. The text suggests a harsh view of young people and their actions within the community.

Gumdrop Drug Bust In Long Beach Shop

Narcotics officers seized a colored gumdrop machine run by John Keeley Morse in Long Beach revealing amphetamine laced gumdrops selling as candy. About 5 800 gumdrops and four ounces of powder were found at 2168 Spaulding Street with an estimated haul of 1 200 dollars. Morse jailed on manufacture sale and possession of dangerous drugs after undercover sale.

John Keeley Morse Morse Long Beach Spaulding St

Thieu handicapped by lame duck implications

Navy mom pleads for captive son's freedom. Sylvia Porter outlines tips to ease the new income tax hit. Insurance firms accused of abusing good drivers. Willie Mays drives in the lone NL run as All-Star game ends 1-0.

Lei Thieu NAVY Sylvia Porter Willie Mays Page

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