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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1968
Page
1
The notice outlines how readers can contact ACTION LINE for problem solving and rights advocacy. It specifies mailing address Box 230 Long Beach California and phone numbers with available hours Monday through Friday for inquiries of general interest.
ACTION LINE learned the Shetland two year old blender parts are now sold by Proctor-Silex Inc. at 700 W. Tabor Road Philadelphia PA 19120. Lee Hill requests order with blender model number and $7.76 in advance.
In a note from Long Beach, Mrs. G. S. laments the removal of papier-mache reindeer used in the Naples Lighted Boat Parade after heavy rains melted them last year. She asks where to obtain durable life-size replacements for the December 21 and 22 event.
Buyers can source life size fiberglass reindeer for 225 dollars from W F Becher & Co Orange. Plastic reindeer 52 by 39 inches sell for 50 dollars. Rubber composition reindeer are 78 dollars from Marion General Plastic Co Long Beach or M E Taylor & Son Deco rating Long Beach. Papier mache deer cost 150 to 200 dollars from Green Float Co Santa Ana or Reliable Decorating Mira Loma. Virgil Terpack of Reliable says custom papier mache deer run 150 to 200 dollars each.
The inquiry asks which Berkeley Extension correspondence courses can count toward a degree and which are required for a psychology major. It also asks about transferring correspondence credits to other colleges. No institution-specific requirements or policies are provided in the text.
A Berkeley Extension spokesman states all XB marked courses in the extension catalog carry regular Berkeley credits and are transferable to other accredited colleges. Seven psychology XB courses are offered this quarter and most will recur next quarter. readers may request the winter catalog in December and the psychology department catalog for bachelor's degree requirements.
Tommy Duncan, a former member of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, died of a heart attack on July 24 1967. Born January 1 1911 in Killsboro Texas he joined Wills in 1932 and became a leading Western artist. He was married, lived in Merced, and had no children.
George Murray 22 year old leader of the Black Students Union and minister of education for the Black Panthers was suspended from San Francisco State College as a part time instructor and as a graduate student. Chancellor Glenn Dumke ordered the action pending an investigation of his militant activities. Murray had urged guns on campus and called for a student strike.
Richard Nixon lands at Long Beach Airport at 2 15 p m for a three day Southern California swing before the Tuesday election. He is greeted by film and TV stars and GOP candidates including Desi Arnaz and Clint Eastwood as well as legislators and party officials.
In a formal ceremony at Long Beach Marine Barracks Rear Adm Horace Bird pinned a second Bronze Star on Staff Sergeant Josef Burghardt who, despite paralysis from the waist down, helped two Marines under fire near Hue on February 8 and led suppressive fire across hostile ground. Also honored were Corporal Eddie Wright and Majors Charles Goddard and Robert Ramirez with Bronze Stars and a Navy Commendation Medal for actions at Khe Sanh and related engagements. Adm Bird called the group heroes and noted Burghardt’s future college plans aided by the GI Bill. his wife Jo supported his resolve.
The Independent Press Telegram will publish a Sunday election special with articles by Nixon and Humphrey detailing key issues. It will review Long Beach area races, include candidate biographies and positions, explain ballot propositions with pros and cons, and help voters Cast a more logical ballot in a pivotal election.
A humorous item on golfers preferring carts over caddies, citing carts cannot count as a reason. The piece playfully contrasts tools used in golf and attributes a quip about counting to carts versus caddies.
South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu announced to the National Assembly that Saigon would boycott Paris peace talks until Hanoi offers three major concessions. He insisted on direct talks, no separate NL F participation, and firm assurances of readiness to negotiate, signaling a possible full boycott beyond the upcoming session.
Washington reports the United States plans to triple bombing along the Ho Chi Minh Trail in Laos to offset the end of air strikes against North Vietnam. Officials cite Abrams’s authority to target North Vietnamese forces near the DMZ, ongoing recon over North Vietnam, and signs of enemy disengagement as factors supporting the policy shift. Continued reports note this is tied to broader strategic adjustments in the Vietnam conflict.
Murky skies and a 30 percent rain chance cloud the weekend forecast for Long Beach area as U S Weather Bureau predicts partial clearing by Sunday. Expect mild 70 degree daytime highs with highs in the mid 60s to lows near 50s inland, along with gusty winds.
Summary notes General LeMay dismissed from a Los Angeles firm position earning $50,000 annually. Additional items include L B official criticizing federal Civil Defense readiness, Hoffa defense hopeful, Greek development meeting halted by Onassis anger, and medical research into organ preservation for transplants.
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