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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1968
Page
1
Ty ove I jon ion Sai at Ty ove Action LIVE offers problem solving and rights advocacy. To use, send requests to Box 230 Lang Beach Calif 90801 or call 432-3451 between 9 am and 1 pm or 5 pm and 9 pm Monday through Friday.
Readers ask about hand or machine quilting services in South Gate and Long Beach. A quilt shop offers material checks and one-week service. Questions on barbecue cancer risk are answered by UCLA doctor noting no current evidence of danger from grilled meat and explaining smoke deposits.
A fall on the sidewalk drew aid from a passerby and a sailor who returned, assisted the elderly caller, retrieved glasses, and escorted them home. The note praises Tor Armstrong and reflects on civic virtue amid concerns about crime.
Washington (UPI) The Senate voted 65 to 32 to end debate on a civil rights housing bill aiming to outlaw discrimination in sale or rental of most housing in America. The measure faces tough odds in the House and amid opposition from conservatives. The bill would shield African Americans and civil rights workers from violence and broadly ban racial discrimination in about 44.6 million housing units, with phased expansion to cover more housing over time.
Washington California senators divided Monday on limiting debate for the civil rights bill. Thomas Kuchel, the senior senator, backed cloture while George Murphy voted against it. Kuchel signaled support for the Dirksen compromise. Murphy declined to indicate his stance on the measure.
An army unit walking into a Viet Cong ambush near Saigon on March 2 at 9 10 am left U S soldiers wounded and civilians used as decoys. Spec 4 Charles R McAmish described the attack as a bad dream after a grenade concussion and a gunship hit. Maj Gen F K Mearns called the ambush skillful and well executed as C Company led two others toward deployment.
Merrill Butler, 42, a civilian from 2283 W Lincoln Ave, chased two armed robbery suspects from Buena Park to Hawaiian Gardens after they fired on a Texaco attendant near La Palma and Western. The chase ended when deputies and a Sky Knight helicopter surrounded a residence at 12219 E 213th St, where Kenneth W. Peipin, 26, and a 17-year-old boy surrendered. About $1200 was recovered. no weapons were found.
A 19 year old New York youth, Curtis L Terrien, after a Watts area robbery, was shot six times at a Long Beach intersection Monday night following a high speed chase. He was hospitalized for investigation of robbery with wounds to neck, arms and shoulders. Police say he pulled a gun after forcing a motorist to stop, then fled down Figueroa Street and Century Boulevard in a stolen sedan at speeds around 80 mph before crashing and being shot.
Two teen cyclists were injured in a crash when their bike hit a car turning left at South Street and Hayter Avenue Monday at 4 50 p m Edward Lee Suppes 16 of 6357 Dashwood Street in critical condition Hayden Van Perris 19 of 5103 Carfax Avenue was in serious condition Both treated at Woodruff Community Hospital After the crash suspects pulled a gun and the stolen car was surrounded by officers Eight shots hit the driver's side of the car and it was impounded
Fire Monday night destroyed 450 tons of hay valued at 18000. The barn housing the hay, valued at 3000, burned to the ground. Fifty county firefighters responded to the blaze near 12527 Del Ame Blvd shortly after 9 30 pm.
Beilenson of Beverly Hills announced Monday he will seek the Democratic nomination for the U S Senate on an antiwar platform. He is the first Democrat to declare for the seat held by Republican Sen. Thomas H. Kuchel.
A concise aphorism asserts that enduring effort bends the individual toward integrity, while evading toil risks moral compromise. The quote emphasizes discipline, persistence, and the value of steady labor over shortcuts.
Long Beach recorded its hottest March day at 91 degrees tying two desert stations for national top temperature. The heat wave spread across the Southland with Los Angeles Civic Center at 87, Culver City 89, and Lakewood 88. Forecasters expected a cool front bringing clouds and possible showers, lowering coastal highs to around 74.
Washington reports Johnson studied a purported 800 word Pueblo crew letter urging admission of spying in North Korean waters and an apology to Pyongyang. It was handed at Panmunjom, carried to Seoul then Washington, signed by 82 crew members. authenticity of signatures unverified.
Ralph Wilson, 16, lost control on Highway 9 near Santa Cruz when the accelerator stuck. His car struck trees as the driveshaft tore through the floor, ripping off his pants and shorts. Injuries were minor aside from dignity, with no drag or serious harm.
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