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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1968

Page

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Candidate Mixes Nostalgia and Unity Rally Ends Campaign Spin

A large rally at Long Beach Airport closed Nixon's three month circuit of public appearances. Nixon pledged to unite America after his Miami Beach nomination, saying California will always be our home in our hearts.

Long Beach Richard M. Nixon Miami Beach Nixon California Craig Hosmer George Deukmejian Nebraska Roman Hruska Hruska Max Rafferty GOP U.S. Senate Rafferty Hosmer Dwight Eisenhower America

Nixon Aide Says S Viet OK Paris Talks Bid

California Lt. Gov. Robert Finch quoted Nixon saying South Vietnam agreed to join Paris peace talks as urged by President Johnson. Nixon urged caution on war remarks and spoke at a Texas rally noting Viet Nam talks may limit peace prospects. He praised California candidates and warned California voters of the election’s national impact.

Richard Nixon Johnson Paris California Robert Finch Nixon Austin Tex

Nixon and Humphrey Explain Key Issues in Special

Richard M. Nixon and Hubert H. Humphrey write on their positions in a special Independent, Press-Telegram section. The edition also evaluates races in the Long Beach area, with candidate biographies and ballot propositions explained with pros and cons.

Richard M. Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey Independent Press-Telegram Long Beach

Humphrey Attacks Nixon in Harlem Campaign Stop

Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey toured Harlem at night in an open car and taunted Richard M. Nixon for not visiting similar neighborhoods. He urged the Negro vote, asking if Nixon or running mate Spiro Agnew had been seen in the area, drawing a blocklong crowd and loud disbelief. Dismissed Long Island suburbs tour preceded Harlem visit with two street rallies.

New York UPI Hubert H. Humphrey Harlem Richard M. Nixon Manhattan Humphrey 136Th Street St. Nicholas Avenue Mr. Nixon Spiro T. Agnew Nixon Long Island

Teen follows strict dental code and barber visits

A teenage boy trains himself to brush after every meal and to visit the barber twice yearly. He adheres to a personal discipline that shapes daily routines and grooming.

Missing Skipper Feared Lost At Sea Aboard Argentina

Bermuda reports a mystery surrounding Capt Charles G Reid 42 of New York City as the Argentina cruise liner sails toward New York after a two week Caribbean cruise Investigators from Moore McCormack seek clues Reid was said to be ill and may have fallen overboard authorities barred visitors and newsmen as crew and family await details in Hamilton Harbor

Hamilton Bermuda UPI Argentina New York Moore- McCormack Lines Charles G. Reid New York City Rachel Reid Cuba Haiti Kingston Jamaica Hamilton Harbor

Downey Mother of 3 Beaten Shot to Death

A roadside killing of a mother of three is reported with details on the incident and investigation. Police pursue leads as authorities describe the crime scene and context in the region.

Delicate Talks Pressures Seen In Paris Peace Effort

Washington authorities pursue a formula to include South Vietnam in expanded Paris talks while Thieu hints at boycotting if Viet Cong fronts attend. Hanoi argues US must compel Saigon to join, as Saigon objects to Viet Cong equal status in the negotiations.

Washington UPI United States South Vietnam Saigon Paris Thieu Hanoi North Vietnam Vietnam Xuan Thuy

ACTION LINE answers local queries on access to facilities and travel

Readers ask about weekend access to Los Angeles Harbor College facilities and nearby trails. The college cites budget limits for weekend staffing, while Banning High School offers open track hours. Availability of Queen Mary arrival films is pending, with expected sale in four to five months. The Long Beach Chamber and Southern California Visitor's Council provide brochures and maps.

Los Angeles Harbor College J. B Harbor City Joseph Hatfield Education Services Long Beach M. A Long Beach. A Skip Creaser Identacolor Laboratories N. Highland Ave Hollywood Action Line Creaser B.C Lakewood Queen Mary Long Beach Museum of Art Southern

Trial May Not Tell Details Of King Slaying

Special correspondent outlines the upcoming James Earl Ray trial in Memphis set for November 12. The article frames the case as a test of truth in the adversary system and questions whether Ray acted alone or within a conspiracy in the murder of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

James Earl Ray Martin Luther King Jr The

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