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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1969

Page

4

College Disorder Panel Seeks No Punishment Legislation

The National Commission on the Causes and Prevention of Violence urged Congress and states to avoid punitive campus laws. It advised universities to strengthen First Amendment rights and prepare flexible crisis plans while condemning excessive police action. The panel warned that punitive bills could inflame unrest and radicalize students.

Washington National Commission On the Johnson Milton S. Eisenhower John Hopkins University Congress Roman L. Hruska R-Neb Philip A. Hart D-Mich

Thieu Frames Midway Move as Thwarting Critics

Saigon president Nguyen Van Thieu said it was his idea to pull 25,000 troops in a move that Nixon administration officials describe as buying time from congressional criticism. The confrontation over the Midway decision continues to shape policy.

Dent Nguyen van Thieu Nixon Saigon Nguyen van Thieu

Wounded L A Police Officers in Fair Condition

Two Los Angeles police officers were wounded and a man identified as Luis J Alvidrez, 25, Whittier was killed after an apparent car tampering incident. Four suspects were arrested Elpideo Salas 22 and Elizabeth Meehan 21 both of Los Angeles were booked on suspicion of assault with intent to commit.

Luis J. Alvidrez Whittier Elpideo Salas Elizabeth Meehan Los Angeles

Evans Carrier Signal Difficulties Hinted In Board Testimony

At Subic Bay the joint U S Australian board heard Adm Crabb avoid answering whether signals between the destroyer Frank E Evans and Crabb’s Australian fleet command caused the fatal collision that split the Evans and killed 74. Crabb cited a near miss three days earlier when the carrier Melbourne passed another ship within 50 feet. He did not name the vessel but sources connect it to the Everett F Larson. The incident occurred during SEATO maneuvers in the South China Sea and Crabb said all survivors were picked up within 30 minutes.

Subic Bay Philippines U.S Frank E. Evans G. J. B. Crabb Melbourne Everett F. Larson South China Sea Crabb Anoth- Beach Anna Kirnig E. Neece Stey Miss Kirnig Crow Patty White Torrance Subicee Pines Long Beach Evans Jerome H

Evans survivors recall treacherous bridgeless voyage

Survivors described its loss of the Evans as the bridge disappeared and all forward sections vanished. Cook praised Melbourne crew for fine treatment while Rene Stone and others emphasized tight camaraderie aboard the 345 foot ship as they recalled the collision that sank the Evans.

Cook Evans Melbourne

Ruling Cancels Student Flights Between Cities

A Civil Aeronautics Board ruling 3 to 1 voided a Be a Club affinity tour plan cancelling 20 summer flights and forcing 2,400 students to alter vacation plans. ISA had arranged Los Angeles to London charters via Trans International Air and American Flyers of Fort Worth, with TIA noting planes would fly empty to Europe to fill other tours.

Oakland UPI Civil Aeronautics Board Cab Fairs Club New York Los Angeles ISA London Trans International Airline TIA American Flyers Fort Worth William Leonard Europe Rob

Five Star Ratings Not Used by Local Restaurants

A reader asks if any five star restaurants exist in Los Angeles. Jack Schwartz of the Southern California Restaurant Association says there is no star rating system or comparable method. Earl notes several excellent four star spots and singles out Perino's as top.

Los Angeles Area P.L Long Beach Jack Schwartz Southern California Restaurant Association Co. Bivd Los Earl Perino

Sixth Victim of Rain Slayer Found Near Ann Arbor

The slashed nude body of a girl was found along a university city path, the sixth victim in the rainy series over less than two years. Authorities said the slaying matched four of five unsolved killings in the area, with the victim dying Sunday. A teen boy found the body Sunday evening as he cut through a farm on his way home. Investigators noted all six victims were killed on rainy nights.

Ann’ Arbor, Mich UPI University City Harvey

Harvard Expels 16 Students Over April 10 Occupation

Harvard University expelled 16 students and suspended 119 others for the April 10 takeover of University Hall. The committee of 15 recommended penalties including outright dismissals, lengthy withdrawals, and warnings. The action involved students from Harvard College Radcliffe College and graduate schools with 174 arrests tied to the occupation aimed at blocking expansion in low income areas.

Cambridge, Mass UPI Harvard University University Hall Harvard Harvard College Radcliffe College University

Rea OX ing 1 class they'd until Friday

A fragment notes a deadline for completing one class by Friday. The text remains unclear on subject, person, or official context.

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