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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1969

Page

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Nixon Leads Tributes to Joseph Kennedy

President Nixon led tributes to Joseph P. Kennedy who died in Hyannis Port at 81 after eight years of illness. Leaders and allies lauded his lifelong service and the Kennedy family’s long involvement in American public life.

Nixon Joseph Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy U.S White House Kennedy Hyannis Port Mass U.N U Thant Rose Kennedy Joseph P. Kennedy Jr John F. Kennedy Sen Robert F. Kennedy Richard Cardinal Cushing Boston

Banks Tied to Vietnam War Black Market Money

Senate subcommittee hears that the Vietnam war spawned a black market for piasters totaling up to a billion dollars annually. U.S. banks allegedly aided by setting drop accounts with accounts such as Prymeeen at Manufacturers Hanover Trust in New York, aiding mainly American civilian Defense Department workers.

Washington UPI Senate U.S Charles H. Percy R-Ill Abraham A . Ribicoff Dconn Subcommittee Parker Defense Department Ribicoff Connecticut Democrat

Apollo 12 lands on Moon in pinpoint Ocean of Storms

Two American astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean guided the Intrepid to a precise touchdown in the Ocean of Storms near Surveyor 3. They will spend about 32 hours on the lunar surface gathering soil samples and setting up a nuclear-powered science base, while Gordon remains in orbit aboard Yankee Clipper.

Moon Conrad Alan L. Bean Space Richard F. Gordon Neil A. Armstrong Edwin E. Aldrin Bean Lunar Surveyor

Uproar Over TV Censor Threats Amid Nixon Speech Probe

Dean Burch, new FCC chief, told a House subcommittee he only sought transcripts of network commentary on Nixon’s November 3 Vietnam speech to compare coverage and analyses. Humphrey called the move a calculated attack on dissent as CBS News reports staffers have been asking stations about editorial responses for six months.

Dean Burch Nixon Federal Communications Commission Burch House ABC NBC CBS Hubert H. Humphrey Spiro T. Agnew CBS News Dan Rather Washington

Reagan says editors influence California news coverage

Gov. Ronald Reagan told Sacramento reporters that California editors and newspaper writers let personal opinions affect coverage. He said he has no criticism of working reporters but suggested on air content may not reflect the actual story.

Sacramento Wgov Ronald Reagan California Reagan

Inheritance Tax Answers For California Joint Tenancy

The ACTION LINE answers three questions about California inheritance tax. Joint tenancy bank accounts generally are not taxed, but not for all property. Proceeds from life insurance to a named beneficiary are exempt up to 50 000 and public retirement funds are not taxed.

California A.E.M Long Beach California Tax Department Los Angeles

Timing and credit in politics

A sharp politician must sense timing to claim credit for successful programs while avoiding blame if they fail, highlighting strategic positioning and risk management in public policy.

Santana Winds Sweep Southland Prompt Fresh Gusts Today

Gusts up to 40 mph are forecast for the Southland as a high pressure area lingers over the Great Basin. Winds yesterday caused palm frond debris and downed trees, disrupting streets in the San Fernando Valley and delaying takeoffs at Van Nuys Airport.

Santana Southland U.S. Weather Bureau Great Basin San Fernando Valley West Valley van Nuys

Haynsworth Gains but Still Doubtful

The nomination of Clement F. Haynsworth moves toward support as Sen Ralph Smith shifts to a yes and Sen Boggs and Sen Cooper edge toward backing. With 42 for and 51 against or opposed, seven undecided remain, risking a tie that the Vice President could break.

Washington Supreme Court Clement F. Haynsworth Ralph T. Smith Bill Haynsworth Senate Smith New York Times Boggs Cooper

Valley State Students Guilty in Takeover Case

Two of twenty one Valley State students are found guilty in connection with a campus takeover. The report notes no progress toward peace and references related national coverage.

Valley State

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