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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1967

Page

3

Hershey Voices Reluctant Support on Draft Lottery Plan

The nation’s draft chief Hershey testifies before a Senate subcommittee, backing a time extension for key parts of the draft plan while opposing a change to the state federal draft board system. He questions student deferments and notes the lottery aims to reduce pressure on enlistment, yet wants clarity on deferments before endorsing the switch. He also stresses 19 year olds should be drafted first, with current calls starting at age 26.

Washington Sepective Service Lewis B. Hershey Monas Avith Johnson Hershey Senate Sion Draf Joseph S. Clark D-Pa Lhat

Younger Office Probes Art Fraud Ring in Los Angeles

Los Angeles district attorney Evelle J Younger said his office will investigate allegations of an art fraud ring preying on wealthy patrons and institutions. The probe will determine if buyers were duped by confidence men or ignorance, after a newspaper report cited anonymous sources and threats.

Los Angeles Evelle J. Younger Younger

Skid Row Boycott At Twin Cities Mission

A group of about 40 transients in Marysville protested the Twin Cities Rescue Mission on Monday objecting to listening to an hour of preaching and hymn singing before meals. They faced a wall during the hour while receiving meals and lodging from a nearby second-hand store operator. Rev. C W Renwick denied the charges while Rev. John Baker backed the protest saying the men seek more humane treatment and dignity.

Marysville UPI Twin Cities C. W. Renwick John Baker St. John's Episcopal Church Renwick

Ring Members Target Victims Through Refusal to Report

The article describes ring members who coerced and befriended victims who were federates, pressuring them to avoid filing formal complaints with police. The scheme relied on victims' fear and distrust of authorities to deter reporting and investigation.

Rting Expo-Sute Ring

McDonnell Share Hike in merger plan change

Los Angeles UPI report says Douglas Aircraft and McDonnell Aircraft Corp directors announce McDonnell shareholders will get a 12 percent stock dividend instead of the previously stated percentage. Merger conditions stay the same. the dividend is paid April 28 with delivery about three weeks later. Douglas shareholders are not eligible.

Los Angeles UPI Douglas McDonnell Aircraft Corp McDonnell Donald W. Douglas Douglas Asircraft James S. McDonnell

Car Loot Case Prompts Money Back Claim

Cecil R. Seaman reports his car was broken into while parked in front of his home on 1519 Poinsettia Street. He seeks restitution or refunds for stolen items valued at about $90. The incident is noted amid a local police response and ongoing repairs.

Cecil R. Seaman Poinsettia St Long Beach Baet Utp

Delegates Back Tuition Plan At California GOP Convention

Santa Barbara reports delegates to the fifth annual California College Republicans Convention approve a plan requiring student contribution to tuition with loans and scholarships. They also back academic freedom as in charters and oppose disruptive protests, plus U.S. Vietnam policy support and a GOP 13th Commandment. Richard Rashman, UC Santa Barbara economics major, elected CCR president.

U.S Vietnam North Vietnam South Vietnam Thomas Kuchel Calif Michigan George Romney Richard Rashnan University of California At Santa Barbara CCR Lary Burgess University of Redlands

Prowler Steals Linda Deason's Purse at 1519 F Street

Long Beach police said a prowler entered Linda Deason's apartment at 1519 F Street Monday and stole her purse containing 400 dollars.

Linda Deason F. 10Th St Long Beach

Hair and scalp help at Thomas Tong Beach Office

Come in today headlined by Thomas Tong Beach Office at 110 Pine Ave dani Beach. From 11 AM to 8 PM Saturdays from 10 AM to 3 PM no appointment needed. visitors are urged to meet the director about hair thinning baldness and scalp care at Security First National Bank area in Thane.

Dla Thomas N. J Thomas, Jr Thomas Medical Bacteriolagin Thomas Tong Beach Pine Ave Dani Beach Ite Security 1St National Hug Thane

Safe Car Plan Flayed by Embittered Ex-Aide

A former consultant to the National Traffic Safety Agency denounces 1968 car safety standards as meaningless while agency officials defend them as a major step forward. Senate committee chair Magnuson and ex-staffer Stieglitz challenge the approach, calling the braking standard meaningless and the plan a public joke.

Washington National Traffic Safety Agency Niles Safet Andren Warren G. Magnuson D-Wash Senate Commerce Committee William I. Stieglitz Traffic Safety Agency Senate Detroit Safety Lowell K. Bridwell Bridwell William Haddon Jr Slieglitz

House Burglary at 1026 E 70th Way Loses Linens and More

Long Beach police said a burglary at Gene Evans home on 1026 East 70th Way involved burglars crawling through a kitchen window and making off with linens, a 2 piece sofa set, and household articles worth over 870 dollars.

Gene Evans Long Beach

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