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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
4
The commission says the nation is moving toward two separate and unequal societies, with white racism fueling violence. It calls immediate action for millions of jobs, housing programs, a basic income, and expanded public housing to aid low income families, while warning of grim consequences if policies persist.
The commission led by Mayor Lindsay and Sen Harris urged federal and local steps to reduce unemployment, desegregate schools, and boost aid to disadvantaged youths. It called for tax incentives, training reimbursements, and stricter civil rights enforcement, with a broader push to unify manpower programs and expand higher education access.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller resisted calls from friends and an implicit challenge from Richard Nixon to join the Republican presidential race. He said he has no plans to enter primaries but did not dismiss the possibility, as Romney’s withdrawal from the race shifted timing and momentum toward Rockefeller in the Oregon primary. Nixon urged a strong challenge but stopped short of inviting Rockefeller to declare. Rockefeller must decide by 5 p.m. Tuesday to appear on the Wisconsin ballot.
California Guard training expands riot-control across Air and National Guard units. Gen. Ames notes 23,000 guardsmen have 82 hours of riot training, 50 plus hours for combat units by summer, and an airlift plan to move troops to trouble spots. Standby state plan, governor’s proclamations, and mutual aid with local agencies are in place.
A drastic overhaul of the Los Angeles city schools salary structure was recommended to the Board of Education on Thursday. The plan includes a possible 15.4 percent minimum raise for teachers and aims to revise pay scales across the district.
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