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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1967

Page

2

Nasser Thant discuss Middle East crisis amid Gulf of Aqaba tension

The article reports tense talks between Nasser and U Thant over Egypt's blockade of the Gulf of Aqaba and the Arab Israeli standoff. U.S. and U.N. actions loom, with Johnson’s warning and a Big Four proposal from De Gaulle. Lakewood Mayfair High School event noted with senior-junior dance at La Mirada Country Club.

Thant Nasser Israel Gulf of Aqaba U.N New York Charles de Gaulle U.S France Britain Soviet Union Lakewood Mayfair la Mirada Country Club

Navy alert 6th Fleet for intervention moves toward Middle East

The article details a potential U.S. naval response to Egypt’s blockade of the Gulf of Aqaba. It notes the carrier Saratoga off Crete, and identifies the immediate force including destroyers Fiske and Joseph P. Kennedy and the seaplane tender Valcour under Rear Admiral Smail. It mentions additional reinforcement options from Germany, NATO, and U.S. forces such as the 2nd Marine Division, 82nd Airborne, and parts of the 101st Division.

Val Mediterra Head All Africa Lasser Suez Canal Saratoga Crete Mediterranean U.S Egypt Gulf of ‘Aqaba Hag Fiske Joseph P. Kennedy Valcour Red Sea Kennedy Madagascar W. J. Smail Unified Strike Command Macbill Air Force Base Tampa Fla Germany NATO Middle East NATO Council 2Nd Marine Division 82Nd Airborne Division 101St Division

Law Upheld On Drunk Test Payment Rules in California

In California a superior court judge upheld a state law requiring motorists suspected of drunken driving to take a chemical sobriety test. Judge Ralph H. Nutter ruled in favor of the state regarding Earl Larsen Kesler, 32, who was arrested December 19 in Seal Beach. Kesler had demanded all tests or none, but only one was required at public expense.

Los Angeles California Superior Court Ralph H. Nutter Earl Larsen Kesler Seal Beach Kesler

Johnson urges nation to observe 180th constitution anniversary

Washington AP reports President Johnson called on American citizens to observe the 180th anniversary of the U.S. constitution on September 17. The appeal underscores civic remembrance and national unity as the date nears.

Washington Johnson U.S

Action Line Continues On Page A 1 With Different Car Owners

The article continues on page A 1 detailing corrections to vehicle ownership disclosures. It notes that readers should direct their letters to the DMV Information Unit at Post Office Box 1319 Sacramento 95805 for inquiries and updates regarding the car ownership entries.

DMV Post Office Sacramento

Sound Off On Inadequate Telephone Service

A Long Beach reader complains about two years of failed long distance calls to relatives in the East on holidays and weekends. She argues rates are high for “full service” and asks the company to provide reliable service or refund part of the monthly charge, comparing it to being served lettuce instead of steak on Mother's Day.

East Minnesota Vietnam New York Long Beach

Replying to a Little League critique from Long Beach

JW A of Long Beach shares experience as a four year Little League manager. He drafted players to balance skill and character, and recalls being penalized 14 wins for helping a player from the wrong area while paying tuition. He believes teams should follow rules and would act the same again.

L.S la Palma Jw.a Long Beach

Reagan May Seek Broader Sales Tax Reach

The Reagan administration may extend the sales tax to more categories to offset a roughly 100 million dollar revenue drop. Officials say broadening the tax base is a leading option alongside new or higher taxes and budget cuts to address a cash shortage amid a slowing economy.

Sacramento Reagan Philip M. Ballaglia Battaglis Battagna Assembly Jesse M. Unrutt D-Inglewood Unruh Battaglia Legislative A. Alan Post California Labor Federation Afl-Cio

Fund shift charge hits governor in Sacramento

Assembly Democrats accuse Gov. Ronald Reagan of diverting $22 million from previously authorized projects to balance the $5 billion budget. Caucus Chair Winfield Shoemaker says the governor has been less than frank, calling the situation “damned mad” and demanding an explanation from the department of finance.

Sacramento UPI Assembly Democrats Ronald Reagan Winfield Shoemaker D-Lampoc Robert W. Crown D-Alameda Means Committee Department of Finance

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