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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1969
Page
1
A Nevada gambling trip ends in disaster as 32 passengers and crew aboard Mineral County Airlines DC-3 vanish after a Feb 17 1969 flight. Names surface slowly. investigators withhold passenger lists citing mismatched records and privacy.
A Late 1960s call-in column provides guidance on issues from veterans hospital mail to speeding fines. An elderly WWI veteran’s hospital access is discussed, along with a Danby Baker court mix up and CHP error. The Thoreau Society and Sizaire-Naudin antique car are also described.
The U S guided missile destroyer King serving as a control point for naval rescue aircraft in the Tonkin Gulf was struck by a flash fire that burned 80 minutes. Officials said the incident injured unknown numbers and that another ship will take over duties. The King remains capable, with Cmdr. John D. Scull commanding a crew of 396, and it departed toward Subic Bay for damage assessment.
Washington confirmed Peru would not receive Governor Rockefeller and demanded withdrawal of U S military missions in Peru The State Department said it would continue seeking solutions in good faith and did not foresee a break in diplomatic relations The move follows Peru’s seizure of U S fishing boats and takeover of U S oil holdings Rockefeller had planned a late May visit to Peru but was canceled by the Peruvian regime AP Wirephoto
Long Beach City College wins the state baseball championship in a decisive performance. The college team defeated its rivals to secure the title on home turf, showcasing strong pitching and timely hitting throughout the tournament.
Space astronauts Thomas P. Stafford John W. Young and Eugene Cernan reported Apollo 10 near lunar orbit would benefit all mankind after surveying the flight path for a July or August moon landing. They described cheerful observations during three Saturday telecasts and noted a long mission of about 55 hours home to the South Pacific.
A UPI report says a U.S. district judge issued a temporary restraining order to stop mistreatment of UC prisoners arrested during the People’s Park disturbances. Alameda County Sheriff Madigan is named in the order while UC student leaders plan a Davis march to press for National Guard withdrawal. Police convoys patrolled Berkeley with about 20 arrests as Berkeley officials urge Reagan to rescind emergency measures and ban on parades.
Sources say Eldridge Cleaver former Black Panther leader aged 33 is living in Havana Cuba after fleeing the United States last year. He reportedly avoids crowds and publicity while staying in the capital city. California seeks parole violation charges.
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