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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1968

Page

2

U S Bomber Accident Hits Marines Near Da Nang

A U S bomber accidentally dropped bombs on U S Marines near Da Nang, killing six Leathernecks and wounding eight as they advanced against North Vietnamese positions. The Phantom crew remained in action with investigation ordered while ground fighting and air raids showed mixed activity.

Combined News Services Saigon U.S South Vietnam 5Th U.S. Marine Regiment da Nang Vietnam Dmz Johnson North Vietnam

Moore Air Crash Injures Candidate At West Virginia Rally

Arch Moore Jr. and three others survived a helicopter crash on Hamlin High School field while landing for a political rally. Moore sustained rib fractures and injuries but signaled victory to reporters as he was rushed to Charleston General Hospital.

Hamlin W. Va Arch Moore Moore Charleston General Hospital U.S West Virginia

Novice Hero Lands Plane After Pilot Dies in Salem Crash

Dwight Steele, a first time flyer, took control when pilot David Wright, 38, collapsed from a heart attack at 2,000 feet. He landed the single engine craft in a field near Salem Michigan, suffering scratches while Wright died.

Dwight Steele Steele Salem Mich David Wright

World News Summary From Cairo Prague Athens Seoul and Panama

Egyptian President Nasser convened a four hour cabinet meeting to discuss preparing the nation for war amid an air battle with Israel over Sinai. Soviet backed Czech troops move toward Prague as fears rise over June anniversary and student protest seethes. Papandreou buried in Greece sparks the largest anti junta demonstration yet. South Korean forces kill 11 infiltrators near the DMZ and seize weapons. Panamanian National Guard clashes with students on independence anniversary.

Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser Sinai Peninsula Czechsteer Prague Benesov Seoul Junta Panama City National Guard Panama Naples Italy London Israel Egypt

British Royals Parade Through Salvador Brazil in Heat

More than 100000 people welcomed Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip as they rode through Salvador in sweltering heat. They attended services at the 115 year old Bahia British church where Chaplain John Vallensis officiated.

Elizabeth II Prince Philip Salvador Brazil Bahia John Vallensis

Naked Candidates Mask Demonstration At Board Of Elections

Four youths parade on the Board of Elections steps with candidate masks in cold rain. Two wear dresses, one delivers line about learning the naked truth of candidates. Weather ends the protest as one masked participant complains of cold feet.

New York Board of Elections Office Hubert H. Humphey

Peaceful turnout at Ft Dix youth protest fades to crowd

At Ft Dix New Jersey about 200 youths gathered for a YIP and National Mobilization protest against the Vietnam War. The event promised free dope and free love for soldiers but little occurred as soldiers largely stayed away and officials urged avoidance due to potential controversy.

FT. DIX N.J Youth International Party YIP National Mobilization Committee Vietnam Army

Beard Goes to Court in Discrimination Case

William E. Olmsted, 25, a Boston University Theology School student, appeals to the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination after the Boston School Department refused to consider him for a part time teaching post because of his beard. The commission will decide if fulltime teachers may wear beards while parttimers may not.

van Dyke Sydney Jerri U.S. Health Department Boston University Theology School Massachusetts Commission Against Boston William E. Olmsted Commission

Classified Phone Directory Listing

A compact classified notice listing phone numbers for the Independent newspaper with contact numbers 435 1161 and 432 5959. It notes publication details and carrier delivery terms and dates for the period.

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