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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1969

Page

2

Nixon orders peace negotiator home for Vietnam speech

President Nixon directs Henry Cabot Lodge to return to Paris to present the U S response to Hanoi backed 10 point peace offer ahead of the next Paris talks. Nixon plans a 7 p m PDT speech outlining new material and a stepped up explanation of Vietnam policy as Gen Crane Abrams and GOP leaders discuss prospects.

Washington Nixon PDT Viet Cong National Liberation Front Hanoi Paris Gerald R. Ford Michigan House GOP Ford Ronald L. Ziegler Vietnam Creighton Abrams U.S

Da Nang Attacked by Rockets Killing 22 in City

News reports say ten rockets struck Da Nang killing 22 and wounding 21 as Communist forces widened assaults on population centers. Mortar and rocket squads hit three provincial capitals southwest of Saigon, raising total casualties over three nights to 265.

Saigon da Nang Hanoi

Racial Riots Tear Kuala Lumpur as Deaths Rise

Riots between Chinese and Malays in Kuala Lumpur leave more than 30 dead and 89 injured. About 3,000 troops impose a siege as 150 vehicles and 40 buildings burn. Unofficial counts warn deaths could reach hundreds amid widespread fires.

Kuala Lumpur

Evers Leads Dixie Vote In Mississippi Mayor Race

National Negro leader Charles Evers holds a strong lead in the Fayette mayoral contest as part of a broader push by Negro candidates in Mississippi cities. Evers serves as NAACP state chairman and a Democratic national committeeman, insisting the election reflects a larger struggle for civil rights within the Democratic system.

Fayette Miss Charles Evers Mississippi Evers NAACP Democratic National Allen

Navy Officer Quits After Pueblo Inquiry Ruling

Lt. Edward R. Murphy Jr., executive officer of the Pueblo during the North Korea seizure, resigns from the Navy after a court inquiry recommended a letter of admonition. He says he remains fit to serve and proud of the government’s handling of the affair.

Edward R. Murphy Jr Uss Pueblo North Korea Navy Christian Science Monitor Pueblo Murphy St. Louis Principia College

God Sued Over Bolt from Blue

A $100000 damage suit accuses God of carelessness in hurling a lightning bolt. Oakland attorney Russell H. Tansey filed the suit in Santa Rosa for his secretary Betty Penrose, seeking $75000 general and $25000 punitive damages after a Phoenix strike nine years ago. Lou Gotlieb deeded the Morning Star Ranch, 31.7 acres, to the Lord. A summons was issued by Sonoma County clerk for God to appear.

God Heaven Santa Rosa Oakland Russell H. Tansey Diety Lou Gotlieb Sonoma County Tansey Betty Penrose Miss Penrose Phoenix Ariz

Mamie Eisenhower recalls husband’s priority over country

Mamie Eisenhower, widow of Dwight D. Eisenhower, said in a liner interview that her late husband told her “My country comes first, you come second.” She plans a Europe vacation and may make the Gettysburg farm her permanent home, saying Ike would have liked that.

Goldwater Tricia Mamie Eisenhower Europe Gettysburg Eisenhower United States

Wright Patman Attacks Kennedy Over Bank Stock

Rep Wright Patman charged that Treasury Secretary Kennedy kept 30855 shares of Continental Illinois National Bank stock for over two months after taking the post and sold it in a negotiated deal. He urged Kennedy to sever all ties with the Chicago bank including a severance allowance of 200000 dollars approved by the bank directors.

Wright Patman D-Tex Treasury David M. Kennedy House Banking Committee Kennedy House Nois National Bank Texas Democrat Chicago Bank

Bradley Honored as Patriot Extraordinary by L A County

Omar Bradley the only living five star general in America was designated by Los Angeles County supervisors as patriot extraordinary of the county. He resides in Beverly Hills and received the honor Tuesday.

Omar Bradley America Los Angeles Gen. Bradley Beverly Hills

Kiesinger to Visit Washington for Official Trip

The White House announced on Tuesday that West German Chancellor Kurt Kiesinger will make an official visit to Washington on July 22 and 23.

White House Kurt Kiesinger Washington

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