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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1969
Page
2
In northern South Vietnam a five hour clash near Hoi An between militiamen and naval junks left 71 Communist soldiers dead including a battalion commander and a district commissar. Seven Americans died and 26 wounded as battles spread over five engagements.
The Senate approved 86 to 2 a $1 billion anti pollution measure to begin cleaning up U S water supplies. The administration sought $214 million for state matching grants for water treatment, but the bill requires spending eventually.
Six top actors including Paul Newman Peter Fonda Alan Arkin Dennis Hopper Arlo Guthrie and Jenifer Weight urged moviegoers to boycott four blockbusters Midnight Cowboy Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Alice s Restaurant and Easy Rider as an act of conscience against the Vietnam War. The move sparked mixed industry reactions with National Theater Owners Association calling it selfish while Bob Hope urged lights out for national unity.
In Santiago two teens, Pedro Varas 16 and Patricio Da gach 15, hijacked a Chilean airliner bound for Havana but were overpowered by crew. The incident involved a plan to disembark passengers at Antofagasta in exchange for a new aircraft, and the hijackers were subdued after the crew carried out a hijack-failing operation.
Christian Hayden 21 son of actor Sterling Hayden was found guilty by an eight to four jury of failing to report for a physical examination on March 6 and failing to report for induction on May 6. He acted as his own attorney defending his stance against fighting and the Selective Service laws. Hayden, previously acquitted on similar charges, faces sentencing December 15.
Television star Dihann Carroll known for Julia will serve as grand marshal of the Watts Christmas parade in 1969. Local organizers emphasize community spirit and holiday celebration.
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