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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1968

Page

5

Public backs gun control in Gallup poll

Princeton report on a nationwide Gallup telephone survey of 442 adults, conducted the night Kennedy was shot, finds broad support for registering all firearms as a means to curb violence. Respondents blame complex society and prejudice. propose stricter gun laws, enforcement, TV violence removal, and greater security for candidates.

Princeton N.J Robert F. Kennedy Gallup George Gallup Televi

Schlesinger urges Hruska Hoffer resign from Johnson panel

Harvard historian Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr. calls for Sen. Hruska and longshoreman philosopher Eric Hoffer to quit Johnson's commission on violence in America. He accuses Hruska of backing gun lobby efforts and criticizes Hoffer for blaming Americans rather than the assassin. He argues the panel is a poor instrument for gun control and urges presidential reshaping.

Roman L. Hruska Johnson Commission On Violence In America Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr Sen. Hruska Schlesinger Harvard White House John F. Kennedy Robert F. Kennedy Hruska Nebraska Senate Eric Hoffer Commission The Gun Lobby National Rifle Association Mr. Hoffer

Gun law faces long odds after Kennedy reaction

Senator Tydings says only a broad public demand would push Congress toward stricter gun controls, and that chances are slim. Mayor Alioto urges gun surrender for a no questions asked program and backs gun registration plus a constitutional amendment. The NRA is seen as blocking stronger measures, while a federal firearms registration proposal is supported by Tydings.

Washington Congress Joseph D. Tydings D-Md San Francisco UPI Joseph Alioto Robert F. Kennedy Alioto Tydings

Thomas treatment offers better chance to halt thinning hair locally

N J S Jr, a third generation scalp specialist heading the 40 office Thomas organization founded by his grandfather, touts an approach combining physician and bacteriologist skills. The Medical Director reviews cases and tailors formulas, while bacteriologists analyze specimens to speed relief from dandruff and scalp disorders. The method distinguishes treatable from untreatable hair loss, notes seborrhea oleosa as a precursor, and promises accurate condition surveys to guide treatment, urging men to seek care rather than go bald.

N. J. Thomas, Jr Thomas Hair and Scalp Treatment Organization Thomas Lair A. Savillion

How to Read Faster and Retain More booklet offer

A Chicago publisher promotes a rapid reading method claiming readers can boost speed and comprehension. It promises full self training rules in a booklet mailed free to any requester, with no obligation, addressed to Reading Dept. 304-016 in Chicago.

Chicago Diversey Dept Ill

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