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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1968

Page

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Chaos Reigns in Paris

Paris reels under nation-wide strikes with chaos at airfields and schools. Workers vow to continue protests, while Plaza Athenee posters signal hotel staff stepping in to maintain service amid France's worst crisis since the 1930s. Authorities plan armed force control of air traffic as strikes close airports.

Paris UPI France Charles de Gaulle Fifth Republic Plaza Athenee Champs- Elysees Armed Forces Ministry Orly

Poor Delay Memorial Day March Called Off

Leaders of the Poor People's Campaign postponed the Washington march scheduled for Memorial Day citing lack of readiness. A spokesman for the SCLC said more time was needed and a new nationwide call for support would be issued next month, with no date announced yet.

Washington Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Bobby Kennedy Flies to Long Beach Airport for Campaign Visit

President hopeful Robert F. Kennedy arrives at Long Beach airport on a Monday night stop as part of his campaign swing in California. The visit includes a brief, shirt-sleeved greeting with supporters and a quick drive through the city to rally nerves for the upcoming events.

Robert F. Kennedy Long Beach Ates New York Democrat San Diego Kennedy Los Angeles Eugene J. McCarthy Mary California State College At

Insurance Man Beaten to Death in Corona Del Mar

A 48-year-old保险 programmer George Lyons was found bludgeoned in his Corona Del Mar duplex Monday. Police reported no suspects or motive, no sign of theft, missing car, and Lyons had resided there since January. Co-worker John Peterson found him at 4 p.m. Lyons previously lived in Long Beach.

Corona del Mar Newport Beach George Lyons Marigold Lane Long Beach John Peterson Lyons

Kennedy declares shift in policy on war and arms race

In a Sacramento session the Senate debated parental discipline and approved a six day recess during the June 4 primary election. Sen John G Schmitz urged against breaks while Kennedy in Los Angeles urged a U S Soviet accord to halt arms shipments to the Middle East and indicated possible U S arms to Israel if needed to counter Soviet buildup. He warned that policy would change drastically under his administration.

Sacramento UPS Senate John G. Schmitz R-Tustin Kennedy Los Angeles Mideast U.S Israel Temple Isaiah America

Miller Attacks Reagan Tax Cut as Muddle

Senate Finance chair Sen. George Miller Jr. harshly criticized Gov. Reagan's proposed 35 million dollar tax cut as flawed and misrepresented. Miller urged a half cent sales tax cut instead, arguing it is direct relief with no middleman while Reagan cites revised revenues and economies behind the plan.

State Senate Finance Committee Ronald Reagan Reagan George Miller Jr Martinez Miller Southeast Midwest Caspar Weinberger Weinberger

Edson silences Viet gun near DMZ and shells Hue area

USS Edson with five inch guns silenced a mobile gun platform in the northern half of Viet Nam's demilitarized zone. From Saigon the Navy reported spotters ashore confirmed the first salvo. Earlier the ship under Cmdr. John Holmes of Long Beach attacked Viet Cong support buildings and trenches seven miles north of Hue.

Long Beach Edson Vietnam Saigon John Holmes Hue

Rockefeller Leads State Poll in California Result Spotlight

The State Poll shows Gov. Nelson Rockefeller would beat any Democratic challenger in a California general election, with Hubert Humphrey and Eugene McCarthy rising in strength. Kennedy trails, while Nixon remains ahead of all Democrats. May 10–11 in-home interviews across California sampled voters’ preferences for a hypothetical race.

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