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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1966

Page

2

Johnson Plans Rest at Ranch

President Johnson announced that doctors have recommended surgery within 11 to 18 days after returning from a Far East trip. White House physician Burkley said there is no serious problem and Johnson’s general health remains excellent. He then signed major education, city slums, and public health bills into law.

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Stampcott Gas Stations Mapped Amid Stamp Problem

The discussion centers on stamp mapped gas stations and reducing stamp signs. Stefler urges action to shelter the public and push for higher wages under minimum wage laws. He calls for government influence on oil prices and notes the impact of women in the markets, mentioning over 25,000 service station dealers in the state.

Stefler

Union Criticizes Presidential Board's Terms

New York union leaders of the AFL-CIO Transport Workers Union condemned Tuesday’s terms from a presidential emergency board aimed at avoiding a strike by Pan American Airways. They argued the proposed agreement would only restart negotiations and fail to secure lasting wage and working-condition improvements.

New York Afl-Cio Transport Forli Mary Maria Grazia Faietta Pan Americans Prac-T Airways Seapin Toto Jing

Pink Lady of Malibu Is Painted Over By Workers

The 50-foot high nude painted on Malibu Canyon Road tunnel was covered with pink paint by workers who also revealed the name Malibu Maiden beneath the artwork. A warning about slippery rocks was added, cautioning against defacing the art.

Los Angeles UPI Malibu Malibu Canyon Road

Shipyards Strike Set for Today on West Coast

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers planned a 13 shipyard strike across the West Coast beginning today. Pickets will guard yard entrances as mothballed freighters and other vessels for Vietnam service are affected. West Coast bargaining chair Joseph Ziff said more than 11,000 workers, including 1,400 electricians, will leave the yards by tomorrow noon. The IBEW has sought a new contract since July 1965.

San Francisco International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers West Coast Joseph ZF Shipyard Electricians Ziff IBEW

LBJ's Fast Pace Brings Reactions

President Lyndon B. Johnson faces mixed responses as his rapid policy push draws both support and criticism. Allies praise the momentum while opponents warn of overreach amid competing legislative battles.

LBJ

Johnson faces long White House task amid health and diplomacy

President Johnson endures a recurring gallbladder and heart health strain while managing a packed schedule. He stresses rest, plans future trips, and continues to lead a broad policy agenda including Viet Nam diplomacy, cabinet reshaping, and inflation concerns as the White House weighs Thailand training support without expanding troops.

Washington Johnson Tay National Security Council White House Eisenhower Saigon Viet Nam South Viet Nam U.S Thailand State Department

Tijuana Fire Destroys Cardboard Village Near Border

A Wednesday night blaze consumed 250 shacks housing about 600 people in a cardboard village near the Tijuana border. No victims were found as firefighters sifted through ashes, locating only debris and charred remains a short distance from downtown.

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