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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1968

Page

6

Betty Lou Einstein Missing Teen Still Sought by Family

The Einstein family seeks answers about Betty Lou, 15, who vanished after leaving for school in Santa Ana wind conditions. Police and parents conducted searches, a $1000 reward posted, clues proved false, and the family endures sleepless nights hoping she ran away or was harmed.

Jeff Betty Lou Santa Ana San Bernardino County Norman Ruth Einstein Bill Duncan

Confidence in Dollar Still Shaky

The crisis ended but U S gold losses continue, signaling lingering dollar distrust. Officials say recovery awaits tax increases and a balanced budget, amid ongoing foreign sales and moves to shore up reserves while France buys no gold since 1966.

Washington United States Britain

Rain Slows Alberta Forest Fires Progress

Light rain and high humidity slowed 122 fires in Alberta on Saturday but did little to help extinguish areas burned across an expanse larger than Rhode Island. Settlements along Lesser Slave Lake south shore near Edmonton were deemed safe after widened firebreaks. About 800 residents evacuated Thursday started returning home.

Alberta Rhode Island Lesser Slave Lake Edmonton

Clothing Union Signs 3 Year Pact With Manufacturers

The Amal gamated Clothing Workers Union announced a three year contract with the Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Manufacturers Association boosting wages about 75 cents an hour for 125000 members nationwide. Joseph Salerno said 8000 New England workers will receive the raise.

Boston Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union Joseph Salerno New England Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Manufacturers Association Salerno

Teens smoke due to peer influence study finds

Indiana University psychologist notes a survey of 50,000 pupils aged 11 to 18 shows 34 percent smoke because of peer pressure from other teens. The finding highlights a key obstacle for anti smoking campaigns.

Indianapolis UPI Indiana University School of Medicine Eugene E. Levitt

Missing Boy Hunt Expands to Suburbs

Five year old Martin Darold Jensen Jr. remained missing after being last seen at his Lynwood home Thursday. Police and volunteers extended the search Saturday into suburban areas, following several leads but finding no new evidence. The boy, described as blond with hazel eyes, was reported to have asked to ride his tricycle in the driveway before disappearing. The Jensen family had moved to Los Angeles from Rockford Illinois in 1960.

Martin D. Jensen Joyce Lynwood Martin Jensen Michelle Martin Darold Jensen Jr Joyce Jensen

Strikes Turn Violent in Trento Italy

In Trento Italy striking workers and students clashed with police on Saturday. Dozens injured including union leader Giuseppe Mattei. Students boycott classes. unions call general strike next Wednesday. rioters blocked access to the Michelin tire plant as police moved in and officers faced a stone barrage.

Trenton Italy Trento Michelin Tire Giuseppe Mattei Christian- Democrat Italian Confederation of Free Unions

Three OU students hurt after elevator shaft fall

Three Ohio University students were injured when they tumbled into an open elevator shaft in a seven story campus building under construction. George R. Brown Jr. was found at the bottom and flown to University Hospital with head injuries. Rosenberry and Gotschall had less serious injuries and were treated at Hudson Health Center.

Athens, Ohio UPI Ohio University George R. Brown, Jr Columbus Brown University Hospital Thomas Rosenberry Canton Richard A. Gotschall Massilon Hudson Health Center

Britons Burn U S Flag at Liverpool Consulate

Student antiwar demonstrators set fire to the U S flag at the American consulate in Liverpool after which they handed the charred remnants to police. They kicked doors, smashed a window, and bricks were used. Six demonstrators were arrested and face charges of assaulting police and willful damage in court Monday.

Liverpool Eng UPI U.S Cunard Consulate

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