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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
1
Air traffic snarled across the United States as controllers slowed operations. Delays reached up to three hours with some flights canceled. Eastern Air Lines halted its Boston to New York shuttle at 1 p.m. A backlog of about 70 planes formed, later limited to 36 an hour.
On Wednesday and Thursday a wave of sick calls hit air traffic hubs, with 75 controllers out in Denver and Kansas City, half of Denver radar staff absent, and Dallas reporting many absences. Airlines cut numerous flights including American with 86 of 200 daily flights canceled and Pan American, United, Mohawk also trimming service while operations at Los Angeles and New York faced disruptions.
A 22 year old Pittsburgh student, Robert Michniak, fired on street level from a bridge over the Allegheny River. He held police and thousands of bystanders in fear for 75 minutes before shooting himself, leaving a .25 caliber pistol and wounded bystander evidence.
President Nixon expressed hope at a national news conference that the administration can beat Clifford’s proposed timetable to pull 100000 U S troops from Vietnam by year end and all ground forces by the end of 1970. He noted steps toward removal and warned of debate over Safeguard.
A reader asks if pink items at the Nu-Pike honor President Nixon or serve another purpose. The letter notes optics or symbolism but provides no official meaning.
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service has been approached by both growers regarding a possible Grapecott settlement. The dispute concerns pricing, supply, and contract terms affecting local agriculture and commerce. Authorities urge continued dialogue to reach an accord without escalation.
Subic Bay reports indicate misinterpreted signals between ships led to the June 3 disaster. Testimony at the joint naval board session suggests earlier signaling might have prevented the collision. 22 year old Christopher Stevens testified as leading com.
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover quoted stating Robert F Kennedy then attorney general not only authorized but proposed a telephone wiretap on Martin Luther King Jr amid concerns over alleged Marxist leanings. Hoover’s account carried on page A 4. Col 5.
President Nixon reported new intelligence on Soviet multiple warhead tests strengthens the case for ABM safeguards. He claimed 50 to 51 senators back Safeguard, 46 oppose, others undecided, and warned Minuteman missiles could be at risk if Soviet weapons land patterns hold.
Harriman supports President Johnson’s plan to withdraw U S troops from Vietnam, aligning with LBJ’s strategy and signaling possible shifts in U S policy amid continuing talks. The report appears on page A seven.
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