Big J Will See More Viet Action, Skipper Predicts
The skipper warned continued hostilities could bring the New Jersey back to Vietnam by October or November if conditions stay the same. He defended the ship’s costly bombardment, saying it saved American lives and helped ground troops seize fortified positions. He noted the vessel’s WWII service, recent Vietnam duties, and upcoming West Coast training cruises for midshipmen.
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Big J
New Jersey
Vietnam
Snyder
West Coast
Midshipmen
Action Line offers help through mail and phone service
The column invites readers to contact ACTION LINE at Box 230, Long Beach, California, 90801 or by phone 432-3451 during specified hours to ask questions. It promises to select questions of general interest and usefulness for response.
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Long Beach
Calif
Graffiti Q A reader asks about Little Orphan Annie age and artist
The column notes Little Orphan Annie is now 45 years old with Gray’s heirs and a three person team continuing the strip. It discusses the 1924 origin, Gray’s stated seriousness, and the ongoing maintenance of the strip’s theme by unnamed successors.
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Annie
Harold Gray
D.S
Long Beach
Tyke
Gray
Chicago Tribune-News Syndicate
GOP Senators Demand Resignation of Fortas
Senate Republicans call for Justice Abe Fortas to resign after disclosure he received a $20 000 fee from the Wolfson family foundation. Some lawmakers urge explanation to the Senate Judiciary Committee as Democrats offer no backing. Fortas faces renewed scrutiny amid retirement rumors.
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Fortas
Washington
Abe Fortas
Family Foundation
Louis E. Wolfson
Senate
Edward M. Kennedy
Massachusetts
Senate Judiciary Committee
Kennedy
Mike Mansfield
Justice Department
Supreme Court
Kennedy in Row With Dirksen Over Civil Rights Debate
Senate clash between Edward Kennedy and Everett Dirksen over government wipeout of employment racial discrimination as Brown is confirmed to head the EEOC. Allen chosen as assistant secretary for education faces Southern opposition. Dirksen warns on harassment of business while backing Brown.
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Washington
Edward M. Kennedy
Everett McKinley Dirksen
Illinois
Massachusetts
Senate
William H. Brown III
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
James E. Allen
New York
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
United States
Allen
New York State
Barry
Dirksen
Brown
Capitol
Ken
National Airlines Flight Hijacked to Havana From New York
National Airlines Flight 91 carrying 75 aboard diverted from LaGuardia to Havana after receiving clearance to descend near Miami. The Boeing 727 landed in Havana at 7 18 p m EDT with no radio contact, then returned to Miami at 11 15 p m EDT.
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Miami
UPI
National Airlines
New York
Cuba
National Flight 91
LaGuardia
Havana
Lakewood Wife Slain In Quiet Lakewood Home
A 69-year-old Lakewood woman, Thelma L. Lewis of 6726 Nixon Ave, was found murdered in her den via an apparent back stab. Otto Lewis, 68, discovered her body upon returning home from work about 3 50 p m. Deputies saw no signs of a struggle or additional wounds and labeled it a murder.
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Lakewood
Thelma L. Lewis
Nixon Ave
Otto
State Board of Equalization
Long Beach
Reagan Seeks Major Welfare Aid Reforms in California
Gov Ronald Reagan asks the Legislature for swift action to tighten welfare funding and require higher family contributions. He proposes nine bills and one resolution, some needing federal approval, including liens on property of adult aid recipients and limiting aid to grown children with high income.
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Sacramento
Ronald Reagan
Senate
Assembly
CSLB Professor Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot Wound
California State College at Long Beach professor Dr. Lawrence L. Peterson, 57, died Monday from a personal safety related gunshot wound. Palm Springs police reported the death as under investigation, with Police Chief Robert White stating details are being reviewed.
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California State College At
Long Beach
Lawrence L. Peterson
Palm Springs
Robert White
Investigaton
Peek Mortuary Owner Shot and Friend Beaten
Palm Springs police investigated a morning shooting at a Palm Springs apartment in which Peek Family Mortuary owner Marnette Reid Peek 58 was shot in the abdomen and her companion George Triphon 39 was beaten. Peek remains in fair condition after surgery at Desert Hospital.
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Peek Family Mortuary
Palm Springs
Marnette Reid Peek
Desert Hospital
Los Angeles
George Triphon
Chicago explosion injures dozens at CTA fueling garage
A violent explosion at a Chicago Transit Authority fueling area on the West Side touched off small fires and injured at least 58 people. Fire officials said propane gas fumes were the most likely cause.
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Chicago
UPI
Chicago Transit Authority
Robert Colburn
Celtics Winner Title
Boston paper notes a Celtics victory headline on the sports page with game results and standings. It references the team’s win and related coverage appearing across later pages.
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Celtics
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