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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1969

Page

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Action Line advice request helps Long Beach family

A Long Beach couple seeks guidance on government aid after the husband, 59, suffered a back injury years ago and recently fell seriously ill. They lack insurance and income to cover bills and ask whether any agency can assist.

L. W Long Beach Marlo Furniture Corp Long Beach Blvd Action Line B.S Los Alamitos Mario Furniture Corp Mickey Michaels

Aid application guidance from Los Angeles County DPSS

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services invites individuals and spouses to apply in person at 1917 Long Beach Blvd between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. A spokesman requests both spouses attend if possible for the initial application and the department will decide after reviewing the application and meeting with the applicants.

Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services Long Beach Blvd

Winds Whip Flames Across Southland With Fire Alerts

High winds fanned brushfires in Glendale and San Diego County forcing evacuations and drawing fire crews from Los Angeles County and Glendale. Long Beach hit 83 degrees as gusts reached 30 mph. forecasts called for more wind and cooler temps.

Southland Glendale San Diego County Long Beach Weather Bureau Flintridge Los Angeles County Santa Ana San Diego State Division Imperial Beach California Highway Patrol Orange Los Angeles

Silent Cong Photos Claim Vietnamese Prisoner Dropped

Chicago Sun-Times publishes two images it says show a Vietnamese prisoner allegedly being dropped from a U.S. helicopter. A teacher from Oak Forest says the photos came from a helicopter escort pilot and were mailed to his parents in New York. The maker of the pictures was not identified.

Chicago Chicago Sun-Times U.S Alan Jones Oak Forest Jones Karl Jones New York City

Emancipated minor seeks California license under 21 rule

A Vietnam era serviceman asks if under 21 can obtain a California driver license. DMV official says an emancipated minor may qualify with SR-22 liability insurance proof, but processing before leave may be unlikely. Advice to contact insurer and file SR-22 in Sacramento ASAP.

Vietnam California M.A.L Howard Link Long Beach Department of Motor Vehicles Link Sacramento

County overseers monitor Long Beach and Signal Hill project

A county inspector supervises the street work from Long Beach to Signal Hill with county road commissioner I L Morhar handling complaints at 1540 Alcazar St Los Angeles 90033. Gilkerson says county has final control and repairs wait until project completion. A Thunderbird owner asked about joining a club. Thunderbirds of America welcomes 55 36 and 57 T birds with three meetings, next Jan 3 at Ricky's Restaurant Alhambra. rallies and contacts Nicoll 714 833 1750 or Bob Hardwick 213 286 9708.

Long Beach Signal Hill Los Angeles I. L. Morhar Alcazar St Calif Gilkerson Action Line A.K Thunderbirds of America Club Ricky's W. Valley Blvd Alhambra Nicoll Bob Hardwick

Boy, 3, Finds Gun in Car and Kills Sister

A 3-year-old boy, son of a Salt Lake County deputy sheriff, found a snub-nosed revolver under a car seat and shot his 22-month-old sister Jerole Casto of Murray. Police identified the victims and described the incident as an accidental shooting in a Salt Lake City suburb.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake County Jerole Casto Alvin T. Casto Murray

Pilot Won Medal For Action At My Lai

A 21 year old helicopter pilot reports receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery in 1968 at My Lai, said to be for saving 16 Vietnamese children during the operation. Pentagon and Fort Rucker officials caution about discussing the incident as Lt. Calley’s court martial proceeds and witnesses are restricted.

FT. Rucker Ala My Lai U.S W. U. C. Thompson Jr Decatur Thompson Washington Pentagon Reid W. Kennedy William L. Calley Jr Calley Ft. Benning Col. Kennedy

Three Women Said Possible Supreme Court Picks

Washington sources say at least three women remain among nominees under consideration for the Supreme Court after Judge Haynsworth was rejected. Attorney General Mitchell told UPI the pool includes judges, law instructors, and private practitioners, with a mid January decision expected and no names disclosed.

Washington UPI Supreme Court Clement F. Haynsworth John N. Mitchell Haynsworth Mitchell Johnson U. S Constance Baker

Apollo 12 astronauts greeted by 5000 at Pearl Harbor

Navy men Pete Conrad Richard Gordon and Alan Bean returned aboard USS Hornet to Pearl Harbor amid a festive reception with hula dancers and a “Beat Army” sign on their isolation van. They then departed for Hickam Air Force Base en route to Houston, Texas.

Honolulu UPI Don Alan Bean Pearl Harbor Hornet Alpha Hickam Air Force Base Houston

Thanksgiving holiday road toll rises to six per hour

Americans died in traffic accidents at nearly six per hour as Thanksgiving travel peak nears. UPI tally through midnight Friday shows 272 deaths since the holiday began, with totals by category and state led by California at 28 and Georgia at 18.

United Press International California Georgia New York Missouri Texas Florida Michigan Virginia

Diet Advice Highlights Bananas as Main Dish

A women's magazine promotes a banana centered diet for weight watchers. The item argues bananas as key nourishment and healthful choice, noting simple, approachable methods for daily meals.

Woman's

Mine union boss grilled on money matters

The headline notes a union leader questioned over financial issues as part of a page A briefing. It mentions a TV dispute that helped make Agnew a household name and cites a GOP statement. Additional items reference Hanoi timing and a White House conference on guaranteed income for the poor.

Agnew Gop White House Page

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