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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1968

Page

1

LBJ Signals Arms Talks After Nashville Dam Visit

President Johnson hinted on Saturday that he may announce on Monday a move to curb the arms race with Russia. He spoke at the dedication of the $50 million J. Percy Priest Dam near Nashville, noting he will sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and push for talks to limit offensive and defensive weapons. An estimated 3,000 to 4,000 heard him, with more along his route to the dam.

Nashville Johnson Russia United States J. Percy Priest Nashville Limits House of Representatives Washington Greg O’rear

Suburban Witch at Institute Panel Sparks Local Fascination

Judith Malis a Huntington Beach resident and practicing witch appears at the 12th annual Pennsylvania Life and Culture Institute in Lancaster. She shares a love potion recipe and warns of its potency while noting ESP abilities and ongoing study with witches.

Salem Huntington Beach Cotton Mather Judith Malis Pennsylvania Life and Culture Institute Lancaster

Reagan Signs Record Budget Cuts in California

Governor Reagan signed the 1968-69 California budget ahead of deadline. He blue-penciled a total of $16.19 million, hitting UC with large cuts including a $10.24 million reduction and a $500,000 reduction in proposed salary increases. The budget stood at about $5.71 billion after the edits and faced criticism from Democrats who claimed a surplus was possible.

Reagan Sacramento Assembly Senate Senate Assembly California University of California

Action Line helps readers solve problems and find contacts

Readers are invited to write or call ACTION LINE for help on consumer issues. A recent Exchange covers a disputed magazine subscription, a dentist volunteer program in Mexico, and cautions about rugged landing strips.

Long Beach Calif John Ronnan Seaside Walk Mexico USC Action Line Jo Ronnan

Gift Exchange of California Offers Duplicate Gift Solution

J C Paramount suggests taking extra bridal gifts to Gift Exchange of California. Stores at 8823 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles and 1237 Memory Lane Santa Ana appraise new undamaged items at retail value. Exchange charges 20 percent. credits issued if no suitable item. Ted Margulis notes 20 stores franchised with plans for Long Beach. Los Angeles shop displays about 5000 items including an 11 foot sailboat and a stainless steel kitchen sink.

J.C Paramount Gift Exchange of California W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles Memory Lane Santa Ana Exchange Ted Margulis Long Beach

Worst Atrocity of War Buries 88 at Son Tra Village

Survivors recount a Viet Cong raid on Son Tra 12 miles from Chu Lai killing 88 villagers and wounding many as U S Marines and allied forces held a distant defense. The attack left 3 000 residents homeless and destroyed about 50 homes in a coastal cove near the South China Sea.

Model Viet Village Saigon VPS Son Tre U.S Son Tra Ton Son Nhut Chu Lai South China Sea

President May Visit Mexico City

President Johnson may visit Latin America after a July Texas trip. Reports point to San Jose Costa Rica and Mexico City with Johnson hinting at a future tour. He said at a news conference he would go “when I can.”

Washington Johnson Latin America Texas White House San Jose Costa Rica Mexico City

Police Tear Gas Routs 4 000 at Berkeley Demonstration

Berkeley UPI report says tear gas was used for a second night to disperse about 4 000 students and onlookers blocking Telegraph Avenue from the University of California. Roughly 80 officers moved in after several hours as barricades formed at intersections and a rock band played from a portable stage. Mayor Wallace Johnson met with a demonstration leader to offer talks on issues.

Berkeley

Airliner Hijacked to Havana Forces Flight to Cuba

A gunman boarded a Southeast Airlines DC3 after takeoff from Marathon Florida and forced the plane and its 20 occupants to Havana Cuba. The pilot Capt George Prellezo radioed Key West tower saying he had a gun and was heading to Cuba. The crew included a copilot stewardess Mary Ann Kimball and 17 passengers. Radio Havana described the pilot as a Cuban deserter who will be tried in Cuba.

Cuba Key West Southeast Airlines George Prellezo Mary Ann Kimball Radio Havana United States Aeropostal

Wife at Party Says She Once Was Engaged to Another

A bemused wife tells her husband at a social gathering to avoid appearing miserable as a man arrives, remarking she was engaged to him before meeting the current spouse. The exchange captures a wry moment of courtship humor observed at the gathering.

Belial

Clanking Cantankerous Pontoon Bridge Closes Forever

A note directs readers to page A-8 for the closing of a clanking pontoon bridge. The item signals a permanent shutdown and promises further coverage in the issue.

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