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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1968

Page

2

Kennedy Campaign Speech in Watts District Draws Dissent

Senator Kennedy faces mixed reaction as he campaigns in the Watts district and at a college, urging support to change the country. He defends draft conscience, says a professional army may come later, and quotes his brothers, urging active youth involvement while acknowledging dissent among students.

Watts T&m Kennedy Frederick Douglass Writers Workshop Owl Drug Store Long Shot Room Beer, Girls Sharp Filly Stable McCarthy

Kennedy backs RFK over Johnson in Los Angeles call

Los Angeles Democratic chairman Billy Mills quit the Johnson camp after a Kennedy call during a council hearing. Mills joined a Kennedy tour, citing Kennedy's concern for cities and local government. Kennedy urged deescalation in Vietnam, and Watts crowds mobbed his convertible as Rafer Johnson and other delegates joined in.

Los Angeles Los Angeles County Lytton B. Johnson Robert F. Kennedy Hilly G. Paills Kennedy Isis Special Committee On Equal Opportunities Mills Tyan Narrons WATTS 103Rd Street Graham Avenue Gro Rafer Johnson

Kennedy Youth Drive Aims For One Hundred Six Thousand

Dennis Michaud of San Francisco heads a recruitment push for Robert F. Kennedy in California. He says he has recruited campus leaders over nine days and hopes 106,000 youths join the senator’s campaign during his California presidential bid.

Los Angeles UPI Young Citizens Robert F. Kennedy New York California Dennis Michaud San Francisco Kennedy Rockefeller Nixon Reagin

Bullying to Kennedy drives McCarthy California primary

The California campaign manager for Sen. Eugene J. McCarthy outlined a strategy accusing Sen. Robert Kennedy and aides Jesse Unruh and Pierre Salinger of bully tactics to sway California voters. McCarthy drew a large Wisconsin crowd, urging support and warning that troops may stay in Vietnam long term regardless of a peace agreement.

California Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Sanford A Samly) Weiner Milwaukee Kennedy Assembly Jesse Unruh Piere Salinger White House John P. Kennedy Uaruh Salinger Unruh Weiner Menlo Park Fond du Lac McCarthy U.S Vietnam

ABC Must Pay Show 660285 in Breach Damages

In Los Angeles ABC was ordered to pay 660285 to Queen For a Day producers after a breach of contract ruling. An eight man jury deliberated three days before verdict for Queen For a Day, Inc. president Robert Tampte argued ABC knew the 1964 season would be dropped Oct 2 1964 after 5074 broadcasts.

Los Angeles CNS American Broadcasting Co Superior Eugene Breitenbach Queen Fora Day, Inc Robert C. Tampte ABC

Reagan and Regents Clash Over Budget Offer Details

Reagan defended the state budget after reports that university officials offered to sell for 411 million dollars while the regents and officials claimed the request was 311 million. Sorensen denied knowledge of any offer and Hearst supported that claim. Reagan criticized the idea as damaging to the university’s credibility and noted the executive budget granted the largest increase to a state agency.

Reemans Thomas C. Sorensen Randolph A. Hearst Sacramento-San Francisco Michael Reagan Board of Regents

Rival Delegation Strives to Split GOP Amid Reagan Push

Reagan denounces a California group calling itself the Committee for a Free Delegation as an effort to fracture the GOP. The 86 member body seeks to back other nominees and press for open convention candidates while Reagan defends a broadly representative slate and rejects a vice presidency bid.

Reagan Ronald Reagan Republican Party James Wilcox California

Vandals Ransack Hollywood Teachers Home

Burglars broke into the Hollywood home of teachers vonte Scarpitta and Sty Anderson after classes and carried off two mink coats and a stereo. Damage to furnishings ran into thousands of dollars, with the total value over two thousand.

Jollywood CNS Burpiars Hollywood

USC Professor cites deaths from abortions

A USC medical professor told the California Medical Association in San Francisco that 83 Los Angeles County women have died in six years from illegal abortions. Dr Lester Hibbard cited gas embolus as a cause in 29 percent of deaths, explaining that gas or gas producing liquids injected into the uterus can enter the maternal circulation and cause rapid collapse and death.

USC School of Medicine Los Angeles County Lester Hibbard Medical School San Francisco California Medical Association

Three Die In San Diego Plane Crash Near Borrego

The bodies of Ray Farthing, 46, former Lomita city attorney, his son Bruce, 16, and Penny Fitzpatrick, 37, were identified after a flight from Borrego Springs Airport. The trio died when their single-engine plane crashed on takeoff Sunday night in San Diego County. Witnesses described the crash site before dawn Monday as investigators surveyed the wreckage.

San Diego Lomita City Ram Ray Farthing Lomita Der Bruce Penny Fitzpatrick Robert Oakes Borrego Springs

A Test Held Underground at Nevada Site

The AEC announced a low-yield nuclear test conducted underground Monday at the Nevada test site. It was the eighth weapons related test this year. The AEC has also carried out work on peaceful uses of nuclear explosives as part of its broad program.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Nevada AEC AEG

Instant Organ Playing Promises Quick Music Fun

Beginners with no prior music study are invited to learn the Hammond Organ free in minutes using a rapid learning method described as instant organ playing. Bob Pierce runs Hammond Organ Studios at 2188 Lakewood Blvd near Traffic Circle, offering staff instruction and quick progress to complete songs. Open Mon Wed and Fri.

Bob Pierce Hammond Organ Lakewood Blvd Hammend Orgacr Studios

Alfred's Restaurant Invitation Weekend Dinner

A playful note invites a weekend dining experience at Alfred's located at 45th and Atlantic. Chef Boussiere prepares marvelous dishes in a relaxed intimate atmosphere, promising a memorable night. Call 423-6438 for reservations.

Tady Foves Alired's 45Th & Atlantic Chef Boussiere Alfred

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