17 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1969
Page
1
A reader from Long Beach asks where to buy the drinking game named Passout. The letter requests retail sources or vendors for the party item.
R.C.Z. of Long Beach requests replacement or refund after Amazon Grass order arrived dry and withered. The responder apologizes and offers a new grass shipment or $2 refund pending written confirmation.
A reader asks where to buy or rent Our Gang films featuring their father. Film Classic Exchange owner Charles Tarbox offers 16mm reels at $13 for 8mm, or rental packages such as 10 films for $35, with options to view before purchase.
The bill against obscene material receives final approval and is praised by President Reagan. It marks a milestone as a rare modern anti obscenity act endorsed at the national level. The act aims to curb exposure to explicit content affecting youths.
The inquiry into the 1969 collision split the U S destroyer Frank E. Evans in two with 74 sailors dead. The Melbourne watch officer testified he would not comment on what would have happened if the Melbourne had not turned, and Capt. John P. Lamb was aboard Stevenson during the course change that led to the crash.
Powell lauded his court victory after a Supreme Court decision that he said restored faith in government. He spoke from a yacht off an island retreat and said the real stake lies with the American people.
NASA officials previewed Apollo 11 live TV coverage of Neil Armstrong's moon descent at 2 17 a m EDT with a knothole view as he climbs the ladder and steps onto the lunar surface. Aldrin joins him 25 minutes later while Collins orbits. Landing lift off July 16.
A stringent anti drunk driving bill cleared by the Legislature moves to the Ways and Means Committee. It makes driving with 0.08 percent blood alcohol a crime and sets tests at the scene and at the station. Penalties range up to 30 days in jail and fines up to 500 dollars for higher BAC levels.
A vote of 2911 to 104 approves a three year contract ending a food strike. Workers receive a 20 cent per hour raise, with the basic wage raised to 4.04 dollars per hour.
A lingering onshore low pressure brings scattered sprinkles through Wednesday. Deep cloud cover remains, keeping conditions gloomy and cool across mountain and desert areas.
John Dickson former Long Beach Promotions general manager was arrested Monday as he cleared his desk at the city publicity firm. The 54 year old faced grand theft charges and posted 3125 bail for a Municipal Court appearance. He denies wrongdoing and cites health issues while an audit probes expense discrepancies tied to Century Plaza Hotel charges.
A harbor commissioner died during a welcoming ceremony reported on page A-3. Officials described the event as sudden with the incident occurring at the ceremonial gathering. No further details were provided in the brief summary.
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