Action Line questions answered for Long Beach readers
Readers ask about gold star flags for mothers of Vietnam servicemen and where to obtain them. The column notes handball courts in the area including California State College Long Beach YMCA and Bayshore Park with details on availability and access.
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Five Others Freed by Ecuador Amid 200-Mile Carib Bean Chase
ATA gunboat fired on a fishing craft before towing the group into custody. A mother reported hearing from her son during the chase off Peru. The San Pedro boat remains held as the incident unfolds about 185 miles from the Galapagos, with 30 Americans involved.
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Nixon Pressed on Viet War Actions
President faced questions about Vietnam policy during a press briefing. Officials outlined air operations and suggested plans for escalation or de‑escalation depending on negotiations and battlefield conditions.
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Board Overrules Hitch and Heyns in land dispute vote
Regents challenge Hitch and Heyns over a land dispute with Heyns absent for the final vote. The board proposes leasing part of the land to the City of Regents while delaying development as UC officials estimate one year to 18 months before any building. A temporary UC parking lot and playing field would occupy the land until construction begins.
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10 Grape Growers Meet with Union
Ten grape growers meet with union representatives under federal mediators to discuss wage and contract issues while downplaying any immediate settlement prospects. Continued on page A-4.
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Three South Gate Children Die in Out of Control Crash
A car ran out of control at 3012 Ardmore and struck a house at 3002 Ardmore. All three children died on arrival at nearby Francis Hospital. An arraignment is planned in Municipal Court.
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Summer Lingers As Forecasts Tower Over Long Beach
The report notes lingering spring conditions into summer with a cool cloudy start and hazy sun through the afternoon. Long Beach fans expect muggy days with temperatures peaking modestly as coastal patterns persist.
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Long Beach
Student leaders clash with lawyers over campus issues
Article notes student leaders addressing lawyer opposition as Hayakawa replies lightheartedly to San Francisco State faculty critics. Mentions Lyndon Johnson stepping back from public life and a cryptic page reference, indicating broader editorial context.
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