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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1969

Page

3

Hornet Prepares for Apollo 12 Recovery Mission

On the USS Hornet in the South Pacific Captain Seiberlich announced readiness as helicopters and frogmen test recovery of three Apollo 12 astronauts. Weather improves with partly cloudy skies and moderate seas forecast. rescue jets stand by 180 miles away in case of miss.

Hornet South Pacific America Qu WJ. Seiberlich Long Beach Horet Honolulu LE Mdr William G. Tasker Air Force Samoa Ilornet Houston Nixon

Report flags urban violence risk and racial crime gaps

The commission warns of rising homicide and assault rates in cities, with arrests of youths 10 to 14 up sharply. It links crime to urban neglect, social change, and weak enforcement, noting higher arrest rates for Negroes than whites and urging national action.

Atlanta Washington Philadelphia New York Boston Miami Dallas New Orleans Detroit Cleveland Chicago Minneapolis St. Louis Denver Seattle San Francisco Los Angeles United States

Return of Apollo crew and moon walk reflections

Astronauts discuss solitude on the moon and teamwork after reaching the moon and returning to Earth. Conrad reports a minor fall, Bean explains lunar balance, and the crew credits North American Rockwell and Crumman for the mission hardware while noting the upside down screen image.

Mission Control Conrad Bean Earth

Plight Exhibilisy Team Formed in 1946 and F-111 fighters flown

Action line notes that Plight Exhibilisy Team was formed in June 1946 and propeller driven Grumman F-OF Melleat fighters were flown. The normal duty tenure for Blue Angel pilots is two years.

Grumman F-Of

California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Auction Notes

A California Thoroughbred Breeders Association sale at the Pomona Fairgrounds will feature blooded horses over two two day sessions in January. Racing horses are scheduled for June 31 and 12 while breeding stock and yearlings go on January 18 and 19. For details, write 201 Colorado Place Arcadia Calif. Admission is $100.

California P. P Lakewood California Thoroughbred Breeders Association Pomona Fairgrounds Association Colorado Place Arcadia Calif

Mesh Christmas Stockings for Mexico Mission

A reader asks where to buy mesh Christmas stockings for shipment to Mexico. The answer notes 21 inch stockings from M E Taylor & Son at 18 cents each with five week delivery. Tholiday Sales in Los Angeles offers 14 inch stockings at 12 dollars per pound and has them in stock.

Oe Church Mexico Action Line J. K Long Beach M. E. Taylor & Son Oregon Ave Tholiday Sales Maple Ave Los Angeles

BBB warns on door to door sellers of blind made products

The Retter Business Bureau notes many or ganizations claim to sell items made by the blind and urges readers to verify by obtaining the solicitor’s company name and calling the BBB. If legitimate, checks should be made out to the firm, not the solicitor or cash.

Retter Business Bureau BBB B.P Long Beach

Mitchell Defends Nixon Vietnam Policy At Civic Dinner

Mitchell argued he and his allies are liberal and supported Nixon’s plan to end the war, citing his praise for Younger’s crime-fighting work and the administration’s focus on funded programs. He warned against cynicism and asserted dissent should be peaceful while the government will accommodate it.

Century Plaza Mitchell America Younger Nixon Justice Department Congress Washington

Navy alert at offshore oil site in Santa Barbara channel

In a three day protest the Get Us Out members blockaded an offshore Sun Oil platform two miles off the Santa Barbara coast. The action, tied to a Supreme Court hearing, aimed to halt drilling after a January oil spill. The 260 foot platform capsized during unloading and remained upside down.

Santa Barbara UPI U.S. Supreme Court GOO Get Us Out Sun Oil Co Union Oil Co Smilar U.S. District Court Los Angeles Army Corps of Engineers Oakland Weingand GOO “Navy

Sky Spy Satellite Reaches Earth Orbit for Britain

Britain's first military communications satellite SkyNet achieved earth orbit Sunday night after a second booster burn. Launched from Cape Kennedy last Friday, the 585‑pound craft will relay messages for Britain's defense network. RAF to take control of the station in December.

Sunnyvale Britain Skynet Cape Kennedy Great Britain Air Force Systems Command Royal Air Force Contol

Naval Reserve Plane Crashes Near Hemet

A Naval Reserve OV-10 Bronco crashed in rugged terrain near Hemet during a routine training flight from Los Alamitos. The two reserve crewmen parachuted to safety and were taken to Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital for observation. The Navy and Marine Corps offered no comment while confirming an investigation is pending.

Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Hemet Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital Navy Marine Corps

L A Church Grants Sanctuary to War Opposed Marine

Marine Private Louis Anthony Franchina, 20, fled Camp Pendleton and seeked sanctuary at the First Unitarian Church in Los Angeles. He told a Sunday service he cannot support the Vietnam War for moral and political reasons, calling the U S a war of genocide in Southeast Asia. The act marked the church's first sanctuary for a service member.

Marine Pvt Louis Anthony Franchina First Unitarian Church Los Angeles Camp Pendleton Franchina Chicago Vietnam Southeast Asia

Monument Carrier Delivery Details Missing

Fragmentary OCR notes show unclear references to a carrier delivery event. The readable pieces mention a probable parcel or service action linked to a monument, with no clear date, place, organization, or people to identify. Further readable content is required to craft a precise summary.

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