Middle East Crisis Escalates with Mobilizations
Israel warns of retaliation as Syria and Egypt mobilize forces along the frontier. Nasser tours Sinai positions while UN forces withdraw from the border. Lebanon and Iraq pledge support, and PLO troops prepare for a possible large scale war to reclaim Palestine.
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Israel
Thant
Nasser
Egypt
Sharm el Sheikh
Gulf of Aqaba
Red Sea
Cairo
al Ahram
Iraq
Ahmed Shukairy
Palestine Liberation Organization
Palestine
East Germany
China
Ae Liberation Organi- Banxot
Pigeon rescue ends with 13 year old stranded
Long Beach officers recount Ezette Hawkins 13 climbed a drainpipe to reach two common pigeons perched on a Pine Avenue windowsill. He slipped higher and became unable to descend with birds in hand. Firefighters freed him from a third story drain. The boy was returned to his parents.
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Ezette Hawkins
Long Beach
Ezette
New York St
Pine Ave
Fire Department
Israel Signals Reciprocation If Egypt Forces Dispersed
At the United Nations Israel's Gideon Rafael said Israel supports dispersal of Egyptian forces along the border and would reciprocate such a step. He urged that sabotage and terrorism against any U.N. member be outlawed. He emphasized Israel wants peace but will exercise its right of self defense if necessary.
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Jerusalem
United Nations
Middle East
Damascus
Nureddin el Atassi
Syria
Aegypt
Israel
Atassi
Pan- Arab Federation of Labor Trade Unions
Hashem Ali Mohsen
Nasser
Sinai
Cairo
Abdel Hakim Amer
Shams Badran
Gideon
Rafael
Rain Ends Florida Dustbowl Drought After Storms
Rain soaked parched South Florida ending a two month drought that threatened the Everglades. Tornadoes and a cold front caused the storms reducing fire danger and wildlife losses, with cattle deaths and millions in damage reported. Gov. Claude Kirk had banned all fires.
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Miami
UPI
South Florida
Everglades
Claude Kirk
Real Hollywood Shaggy Llama Story Sparks Escapes
Two Peruvian alpacas named May and Tay were flown from Los Angeles to avoid execution in San Pedro after entering the United States despite hoof and mouth disease concerns. Willam Singer, a North Hollywood producer, organized the arrival and rapid removal within 24 hours to comply with the law amid protests by state lawmakers.
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Real Hollywood
Shaggy Llama
Alpacas
U.S
Los Angeles International Airport
San Fedre
Soul America
Shaggy
North
Singer
Cials
Sound off on 10-minute parking after 6 pm in Long Beach
A reader laments the loss of 10 minute parking after 6 pm in Long Beach. They recount a family illness requiring a quick pharmacy stop and note cars park nightly near a drug store, blocking spaces that should serve customers. The letter asks why the city cannot enforce a brief parking window.
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Long Beach
Reaction to popular wars and personal connection to Vietnam
A reader argues that wars never seem popular, noting World War II and World War I were painful for families. She contrasts J S Latter’s view of Vietnam as the most unpopular war with personal reasons, proud of her son serving in the Marine Corps and keeping the country intact despite public opinion.
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United States
J. S
United States Marine Corps
J.S
Evening service zones near drugstores questioned
A reader from Long Beach asks why a lane or zone is needed in front of every major drug store and grocery store for evening service. The note suggests convenience for those needing after hours access.
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Ule
J.G.B
Long Beach
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