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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1968

Page

2

Ray's Lawyer Alleges High-Handed Tactics by Justice Dept

Attorney Arthur J Hanes accused U S officials and the press of unfair treatment of James Barl Rays extradition case and said he sought to accompany Ray home. He claimed Rays fear of federal agents and asserted Rays innocence while pressing for return to the United States.

Ray Justice Dept James Barl Ray Martin Luther King Jr Arthur J. Hanes U.S. Justice Department Hanes U.S Justice Department Haynes Ray Arthur J. Hanes

Johnson Gives Social Security Check To Millionth Beneficiary

President Johnson presented a 230.40 monthly Social Security check to the 24 millionth beneficiary William F. Owen near Richmond Virginia. The event followed the program’s 33 year tenure and included brief wishes for good luck.

Johnson

Johnson nominates three for federal appeals courts

President Johnson named Shirley M. Hufstedler of Pasadena for the 9th Circuit, Ruggero J. Aldisert of Carnegie for the 3rd Circuit, and Louis R. Morgan of La Grange for the 5th Circuit. A gust of wind knocked Pope Paul VI his hat, later recovered by an aide.

Johnson Texas White House Shirley M. Hufstedler Pasadena Calif U.S. 9Th Circuit Court of Appeals Ruggero J. Aldisert Carnegie, Pa Philadelphia Louis R. Morgan la Grange Atlanta Paul

Hanoi Releases Three U.S. Prisoners in Paris Talks

During a Paris session the North Vietnamese handed over the names of three American airmen to be freed. Negotiator Harriman called progress minimal, while the prisoners depart Hanoi for Vientiane on a scheduled ICC flight.

Paris North Vietnam U.S W. Avarell Harriman Hanoi James Frederick Low Fred Neale Thompson Joe Victor Carpenter Philadelphia American Friends Service Committee Low Maitland Fla Thompson Big Spring Tex Carpenter Victorville Calif Vientiane Laos International Control Commission

AT&T contract averts nationwide long distance strike

Nationswide agreement between American Telephone and Telegraph and the Communications Workers of America ends a 24,000 member threat of a strike that could affect conventions in Miami Beach and Chicago. Ratification by union members within 30 days is required.

New York American Telephone & Telegraph Co Communications Workers of America Miami Beach Chicago Telephone Electricians Illinois Bell Telephone Co International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Richard J. Daley

U S envoy Ball arrives to Beirut amid Arab protests

In Beirut George Ball, new U N chief delegate, lands amid a stone throwing crowd. Demonstrators, mostly students, chant Go home and accuse U S support for Israel as reports claim he discussed Phantom jet deliveries. Dwight Porter’s car is struck as Ball tours the Middle East from Amman.

Beirut Lebanon U.S U.N George Ball Amman Jordan Middle East Dwight Porter Ambassador Ball Israel Ball

Man jailed for blasphemy in Westminster

Irving K. West, 20, convicted of blasphemy under a 245 year old law, serves 30 days in Carroll County Jail Westminster Md after a June 20 arrest following a Main Street fight. He returned to Westminster last January with his wife and infant daughter after three years in the Army.

Carroll County Westminster Irving K. West Main Street

Classified rate card and publication details from 1968 Long Beach newspaper

Classified ad listings rate schedule shows monthly by mail and carrier prices. Publication details note daily issue schedule six days a week, Long Beach California, with legal notices filed in Los Angeles County and archival dates from 1943 to 1968.

Sixth St Pine Ave Long Beach Long Beach 2 Calif Leverter Los Angeles County

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