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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1968

Page

13

Burns defies party lines on grape boycott and faces re election

Democratic leader Hugh M Burns of California's state Senate is censured by the party for backing Nixon and Rafferty in the last election. The Fresno district vice votes split 20 20, leaving Burns vulnerable as he seeks reelection in 1970.

State Senate Hugh M. Burns State Demotic Central Committee Richard Nixon Rafferty I-Tem Senate Humphrey-Cranston Suort Fresno California Humphrey Cran Burns Ruchel Humphrey and Cranston

New Drug Bronilidene Shows Virus Destruction in Mice

Medicine news reports bronilidene destroying Asian flu virus in infected mice in early studies. In rats that survived, treated animals outpaced fatal infections, while untreated died. Dr. Albert A. Glo welcomes further animal work at Guards Chemical Corp. on Long Island City.

Albert A. Glo 3 Guards Chemical Corp Long Island City

Unclear OCR fragment on public concerns and reactions

Fragmentary text shows confusion and disagreement about a kid's situation and responses. It notes widespread unease and varied reasons for dissatisfaction with actions taken or not taken, but lacks concrete events or names.

Defining reality as the apple changes in the new world

Sydney Harris argues society is divided but needs a true map of reality to navigate a transforming world. He laments that leaders cling to yesterday and urge rational decisions based on concrete conditions rather than wishful thinking. A call to start with what exists, not fantasies.

A Cheery American Smile at French Embassy

Paris notices a warmer tone at the American Embassy as Ambassador Sargent Shriver engages in a lively, Kennedy-influenced style to win friends with a brighter public posture. He aims to ease Franco American relations without pressing De Gaulle.

Paris Sargent Shriver U.S Kennedy de Gaulle Shriver Charles Bohlen Bohlen France

Shriver's Paris visit shifts Franco American ties quietly

Flora Lewis notes how Shriver's diplomatic style and French TV image boosted French regard for the United States. She cites three crises—Vietnam talks, May unrest and the franc's weakness, plus the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia—that reshaped cooperation. Intelligence and military ties thaw as France repositions strategies eastward and Washington funds stabilize the franc. Shriver's approach signals durable goodwill beyond surface warmth.

Vietnam Paris Czechoslovakia U.S France Russia

Negotiation Works Wonders In A School Boycott

In 1970 a student boycott shut Horace P Bogartus Elementary kindergarten. After protests and disruption the principal ordered a three day dialogue. Demands included psychology courses and nap time comforts. The class reopened with self determined curriculum and ongoing paint pot activity.

Horace P. Bogartus Huey Rappaport

Wisdom Phrases and Quotes From Classic Voices

A compilation of proverbs and quotations about wisdom virtue character and duty from figures such as Proverbs Psalms David Starr Jordan and Alexander Woollcott, reflecting on discipline and integrity.

David Starr Jordan Naturalist

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