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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1968

Page

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South Vietnamese denounces Johnson air raids halt

The Saigon government protested that President Johnson unilaterally halted bombing over North Vietnam. Thieu summoned the National Security Council to discuss implications while Hanoi called the move a step toward peace. The North Vietnamese delegation welcomed the development but warned against continued unarmed reconnaissance.

U.S Johnson North Vietnam Saigon Nguyen van Thieu United States Thieu South Vietnamese National Security Council Paris Vietnam Hanoi

Saigon NLF Join in Talks Amid War Halt

President Johnson announced a total halt to all U S air naval and artillery bombardment of North Vietnam starting 8 a m today. He said the move aims to push Paris peace talks forward by widening participation to include South Vietnam and the Viet Cong and expressed hope for a peaceful settlement of the war.

Washington Johnson North Vietnam Paris

Dumke Orders Suspension of Black Panther at S F State

San Francisco State College faced a clash as Chancellor Glenn S. Dumke suspended Black Panther George Murray as a teacher and graduate student pending formal charges. President Smith refused to suspend Murray, calling the action unprecedented and seeking a Friday meeting with the board to review the order amid campus tensions over Murray’s arms remarks and alleged threats.

Los Angeles Glenn S. Dumke The State College George Murray San Francisco State College San Francisco Murray Smith Dumke State College Board of Trustees

Centennial marks rail joining at Promontory Summit

ACTION LINE asks about centennial celebrations for the 1869 joining of Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads. Nathan Mazer says events heat up through summer with daily reenactments and displays of Jupiter No. 60 and No. 119, recounting the historic track-laying race and a $10,000 wager.

Promontory Summit Utah Action Line Southern Pacific Union Pacific A.J.S Lakewood Central Pacific Railroad Sacramento Union Pacific Railroad Ogden Nathan Mazer Central Pacific Central Pacific Railroad Co

Pretty corrective shoes for a little girl in Long Beach

A.H. Hardacre's Children's Shoes at 4638 Los Coyotes Diagonal Long Beach offers orthopedic children's footwear with several attractive styles to suit a late girl.

Action Line A.H Bellflower A. Hardacre Los Coyotes Diagonal Long Beach

Apartment Blaze Claims 28-Year-Old Woman in San Pedro

A fire tore through an apartment at 618 W 24th St San Pedro delaying spread to four units. Joyce Johnson aged 28 perished with four LA Fire Department units arriving quickly under Batt Chief Dave Nave and bringing the blaze under control by 9 p.m.

San_ Pedro Joyce Johnson W. 24Th St Los Angeles

Nixon Signals Support for Peace Bid in New York Speech

In a Madison Square Garden address, Richard Nixon backed the Viet Nam bombing halt as progress toward peace and pledged support to President Johnson. He urged a new foreign policy to halt further Viet Nam escalation while avoiding actions that could jeopardize current peace efforts.

Richard M. Nixon Vietnam Johnson Madison Square Garden Nixon Maryland Spiro Agnew

Bipartisan backing for LBJ bombing halt noted

Washington UPI reports Democrats nationwide praised President Johnson's decision to stop bombing North Vietnam. Nixon supporters offered cautious approval citing coordinated efforts. Former Governor Scranton backed the move after a European tour, while Senator Kennedy urged continued peacemaking.

Johnson North Vietnam Pennsylvania William Scranton Nixon Scranton

Kuchel Denies Willingness to Back Rafferty

Senator Thomas Kuchel of California issued a terse denial denying any endorsement or involvement in the race for Rafferty. He stated the claim of his support is false and his aides noted he has not endorsed anyone nor Rafferty’s Democratic opponent. Kuchel’s stance follows prior Nixon campaign activity and a California memo alleging Republican unity.

Washington Thomas Kuchel R-Calif Max Rafferty Senate Kuchel Rafferty Gall An Cranston Kucchel New York Connecticut Massachusetts Ohio Truth Squad Richard Nixon Nixon California Barry Goldwater George Murphy Ronald Reagan Pafferty Sen

Humphrey backs Johnson bombing halt in Vietnam

In Newark Hubert Humphrey endorsed President Johnson's cessation of air and naval bombardment of North Vietnam and urged a peaceful settlement. He expressed belief Hanoi would pursue prudent talks as Washington awaited North Vietnamese responses and possible resumption of bombing if South Vietnam were attacked.

Hubert Humphrey Johnson North Vietnam U.S South Vietnam Hanoi North Viet

Vietnam Command Muzzles Response After Johnson Halt

Saigon reports the U.S. Command in Vietnam silenced official comment following President Johnson’s bombing halt proclamation. The move drew muted enthusiasm and notable criticism among U.S. personnel on the ground.

Saigon U.S Vietnam Johnson

Downey Sergeant Wins Medal of Honor Posthumously

A Downey sergeant is awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously for valor. The report notes his actions during combat and honors his sacrifice, with details on the unit and venue of the service.

Downey

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