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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1968
Page
4
Chaos grips Paris and across France as nationwide strikes halt trains and flights. Five to six million workers walk out, 300 factories occupied, Orly Airport: closed, ports idle. Panic buying erupts while government promises no shortages. Taxi drivers plan a Wednesday walkout as De Gaulle weighs action amid censure vote.
Senate Finance Committee chairman Miller attacked Governor Reagan over his budget figures. He accused Reagan of high spending estimates and low revenue projections to paint a bleak fiscal picture. Miller said Medi-Cal costs were down despite earlier claims and urged a half cent sales tax cut if property tax relief fails.
The Supreme Court agreed to decide James Oestereich's appeal challenging his loss of draft exemption after he handed in his card amid antiwar protests. The case pits Justice Department against Selective Service director Hershey over whether, and how, boards may revoke college ministry exemptions and declare him 1A. The court also ruled that states cannot ban picketing at suburban shopping centers on private property.
Ronald Reagan said in California that Senator Robert F. Kennedy is campaigning on the Barry Goldwater platform and mimicking his speaking style. He warned Kennedy may not reflect his voting record and noted Kennedy could win California's primary with about 30 percent. Reagan also rejected plans to campaign in Oregon and dismissed the idea of a Humphrey Kennedy ticket before the party fight ends.
Gov Rockefeller met Gov Reagan at New Orleans hotel after a 37 minute talk. Rockefeller said no ideological gulf exists and he has not considered a running mate role. Reagan avoided joint photos and dismissed ticket talk, calling Rockefeller's visit a coffee stop.
Major publisher Vantage Press invites manuscripts of fiction poetry scholarly and religious works. Authors are urged to request the booklet LB-1 and send materials to 120 W Jist St New York for consideration.
A sharp earthquake north of Japan Tuesday morning jolted areas previously hit by last week's massive quake, the strongest since 1964. No new damage was reported.
Area Insurance Agents in Southern California joined a nationwide strike against Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. 11000 workers idled as 428 agents in 26 Southern California districts walked out after the union rejected a tentative agreement. Los Angeles district agents had approved the contract by 3250 to 2750, with strikers seeking higher pay and parity with rivals John Hancock and Prudential. Policyholders remain unaffected due to a 45 day grace period.
The report notes a trip to Tallahassee for a governor led luncheon and a Gainesville rally at the state university as part of a campaign schedule.
A Chicago publisher promotes a memory training method claiming it improves business and social standing by accurate recall of seen or read material. The promo offers a free booklet Adventures in Memory mailed to interested readers, with no obligation, by sending name address and zip to Memory Studies, 835 Diversey Pkwy, Dept. 304-015, Chicago IL 60614. postcards accepted.
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