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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1968
Page
21
A reflective piece by Lew Allison on gun ownership from childhood to adulthood. The author recounts personal history with firearms, emphasizes responsible use and safety, and discusses varied motives for owning guns from sport to protection.
A reflective editorial argues gun ownership is overabundant in the United States and urges licensing and responsible use. It cites past assassinations, NRA influence, and proposed safeguards while advocating safe handling to reduce accidents and violence.
USC enters the NCAA track and field championships with strong title aspirations as Vern Wolfe guides a powerful squad. Berkeley hosts the Thursday through Saturday meet noting USC versus UCLA and the rest of the field. last year USC posted 86 points for a high team total.
A non title bout between Curtis Cokes of Dallas and unranked South African Joe Ngidi drew multiracial attention in Johannesburg. Government granted a special concession for a non-European audience sparking debate over audience restrictions. Norman Brown of Detroit listed in improved but serious condition after race track accident that killed Ronnie Duman. Bay Darnell in satisfactory condition. The PGA announced sale of television rights for 1969 and 1970.
Belmont Shore Lions Club will honor July 12 all star high school players at Veterans Stadium with guest speaker Ram receiver Jack Snow. The dinner starts at 6 30 p.m. and the event highlights Long Beach and Orange County top prep talent.
The piece surveys top title contenders Oregon State Oregon Villanova Tennessee Kansas Brigham Young and USC with USC favored for runnerup by Washington State. It notes strong Olympic hopefuls peak now and cites Gerry Lindgren and John Van Reenen as standout performers. UCLA and others face injuries and redemption efforts as NCAA meet coverage hinges on performances and broadcasts.
Thousands of youths want to see the Olympic Trials at the Coliseum June 29 and 30. Blocks of seats are $1 each, with $8,000 already donated. Youth groups request 46,000 tickets and donations are tax deductible, mailed to Los Angeles Coliseum, 3811 So Figueroa St, 90037. Checks payable to U.S. Olympic Trials.
Four Long Beach Comets track members plus their medley relay team qualified for the women's state championships in San Bernardino on June 23 after the sectional meet in San Diego. Fourteen year old Cathy Schmidt threw the javelin 150 feet four inches for the fifth best mark in the nation this season. Doreen Murrell Jane Phineas and Val Hennessey also qualified for the state meet.
Indianapolis announcement says Andy Granatelli sells the turbine powered car that nearly won the 500 to Parnelli Jones. Joe Leonard will continue to drive it on USAC events while an identical turbine car driven by Art Pollard will run in other races and testing projects this summer.
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