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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1969

Page

2

President and Laird Discuss ABM Decision at White House

President Nixon conferred with Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird as he prepared to announce a decision on resuming the Sentinel ABM program. Laird favored deployment with modifications to reduce perceived targets. observers predicted a go-ahead, while critics warned of risks to cities and strategic balance. A Senate vote split and a Capitol briefing were noted as the crisis edged toward a verdict. In Sacramento, a constitutional amendment proposal would make former governors lifetime state Senate members.

Washington Nixon Melvin R. Laird Capitol Hill Senate Laird Vietnam Nixos White House Pentagon U.S Sentinel Defense Congress House Sacramento UPI State Senate Alfred E. Alquist D. San Jose Fulbright

Bucher Testimony Highlights Listed

Cmdr Lloyd Bucher testifies at the Pueblo inquiry, noting his ship’s outfitting flaws and inadequacies in destroyer systems. He states during seizure no power to resist, cites lack of approved ship systems, and acknowledges crew actions to counter propaganda by North Korean forces.

Coronado UPI Lloyd M Bucher Pueblo

Pueblo Pueblo Case Review Of Capt Bucher’s Actions

The Pueblo case revisits Captain Bucher’s handling of the 11 month captivity and his defense against accusations he failed to destroy secret documents or properly command his crew. Attorneys argue limits on ship combat capability and orders kept machine guns ready, while supporters seek full duty return and possible Silver Star decorations for Bucher and Pueblo crew.

Harvey Bucher Bowen Pueblo Navy Cnronada Als Puebla

Bucher Requests Review Of POW Code Of Conduct Articles

Cmdr. Llnyd M. Bucher told the court of inquiry into the loss of the USS Pueblo that guidance from the Military Code of Conduct should be reviewed. He cites Articles IV and VI outlining prisoner of war duties and the limits on information sharing and loyalty.

Bail in Bombing Hiked to $30,000

San Francisco March 5 24 year old William Pulliam charged in a bombing at San Francisco State College. Bail raised to 330000 by Municipal Judge John A O Kane after defense sought reduction. Pulliam, Negro, surrendered Wednesday.

San Francisco Wiliam Pulliam San Francisco State College John A. O'Kane Pulliam

Los Angeles schools rocked by boycotts and unrest

Carver Junior High and several campuses faced boycotts with low turnout and violence after citywide tensions. Pepperdine guard Lane faced murder charges as a student, Larry Kimmons, died after a campus shooting during Black Awareness Week. Police backed by officials pledged protection while student groups called for police removal from campuses.

Los Angeles City College Manual Arts High School Pepperdine Charles Lane Larry Kimmions Kimmons Washington High School Los Angeles Morningside Hospital Bill Lynch Lane Lynch Lane Re Carver Junior High School

Treaty on nonproliferation pact faces Senate vote

California senators split on the nuclear nonproliferation treaty with Murphy opposing due to safeguards doubts and Cranston supporting as a major step toward curbing the nuclear threat. Fulbright asserts ratification aids presidential decision while Britain has ratified and the Soviet Union delays. France and Red China reject participation.

Senate U.S Great Britain Soviet Union Britain France Red China North Atlantic Treaty Organization Fulbright Our Nationa Bureau Washington California George Murphy Alan Cranston Murphy Cranston

Six of Family Missing in Death Valley

A San Marino doctor Dr James M. Duvall aged 39 his wife Dr Barbara C. Duvall 42 and four of their children Charles 10 John Ellen 7 and Har ert were reported missing after leaving their home in a camper for Death Valley. The two younger children remained with Mrs Navall s parents Mr and Mrs Harold Campbell who notified police when the family failed to return as planned. A search focused on Death Valley and adjacent roads.

Death Valley (A San Marino Death Valley James M. Duvall Barbara C. Duvall Charles John Ellen Arma

AWOL Marine given sanctuary in Whittier church

A Florida Marine lance corporal who deserted from Camp Pendleton on Jan 20 received sanctuary at a Unitarian church in Whittier. Cpl Craig Murphy 18 of Miami said he plans to stay indefinitely and blamed ignorance of military life for enlisting at 17. The Whittier Unitarian Society voted to grant sanctuary to Murphy as the church may shelter him as long as he desires.

Whittier Florida Camp — Pendleton The Unitarian Society of Whittier Craig Murphy Miami Fla Murphy Marine Corps

Yarty Sets Storm Toll at 16 Million Dollars

Los Angeles Mayor Samuel Yarty announced a 16 million dollar damage figure for public and private property from the recent storms. The mayor said the estimate covers widespread storm-related destruction and outlines the financial impact for city and residents.

Yarty Los Angeles Samuel Yarty

Knitting Machine Help Sought in Southern California

ACTION LINE readers discuss obtaining an instruction book for a Maruyama knitting machine bought by Q T in Anaheim. A customer service rep for Akron Stores arranges an instruction book, while Knitting Stur owner Herb Arnold notes books alone limit details and offers a $25 knitting class with flexible length and a mail order Pattern Drafting by Charts book for $5.

Q. T Maruyama Japan Action Line M. A Anaheim. A Akron Herb Arnold Knitin Stur Knitting Machines Main St Seal Beach Arnold

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