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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1968
Page
4
Hubert H. Humphrey must shore up Jewish support to blunt Nixon gains, counter Wallace's impact on organized labor, and energize Black voters to turnout on November 5 as his campaign enters the final three weeks. He was back from a flu bout and in strategy meetings.
Hubert H. Humphrey again offers to pay for a national TV debate next Sunday night with Richard M. Nixon and George C. Wallace. He telegraphed Nixon and Wallace that he has reserved an hour on CBS.
Humphrey pressed labor backing after talks in Ohio and New York and told U S News that organized labor has his record to stand with. He warned Wallace weakens Midwest support on law and order and said enthusiasm is rising while youth shift to his camp. He spoke of potential de Americanization in Vietnam and gradual U S troop reductions as a hopeful path.
A 26-year-old Brooklyn mother watched her daughters Diane four and Ethel six and sister Karen Connors thirteen fall between two moving subway cars on a Brooklyn bound line. Diane lost a right hand, Ethel suffered a concussion, all were hospitalized in serious condition. Police and transit officials investigated the accident near South Ferry Station.
A reader asks if Reynard comes from the children's book Reynard the Fox. The answer explains Reynard derives from old French for fox, renart, and stems from a 12th century cycle of animal tales about Reynard the Fox and Isengrim the Wolf.
A reader from Artesia reports a traffic ticket case with repeated arraignments and trial dates. The judge repeatedly delays proceedings with long breaks, increasing wait times and sparking concerns about timetable adherence and fair, efficient justice.
Retired Gen Curtis LeMay proposes closing Haiphong port and bombing populated areas to pressure Paris talks. He ties Vietnam to a broader warning against liberal trends, urging decisive action and a tougher peace approach while favoring negotiated settlement despite threats.
Nixon argues a revitalized NATO alliance is key to peaceful dealings with Russia and could hasten Vietnam peace if he becomes president. He says a GOP administration could bring dramatic changes in Vietnam and supports repealing the 10 percent surtax after the war ends, calling for a NATO summit to push discussions with De Gaulle and Western allies.
Cuasay, a Vietnam veteran, was held by Long Beach police after a birthday party shooting at 24314 Marigold Avenue in Carson. A new .38 revolver remained in its box. authorities say the couple were divorcing and six guests present did not witness the fatal moment.
Wallace seeks periodic reconfirmation of Supreme Court and appeals judges, restores state powers over schools voter rules and farm policy, and expands Social Security and Medicare benefits. Proposes full drug medical tax deductions for seniors, ending senior earnings limits, and a phased anti ballistic missile system while pursuing UN aid programs with selective sanctions. Calls for Vietnam negotiations with possible military conclusion using conventional weapons and a no win defense posture. Aims to aid defense and end involuntary draft where possible and re evaluate relations with the United Nations if it fails.
Jerome Morkem 19 of Redondo Beach died at St. Michael's Hospital after a Sunday night gang fight near a Hermosa Beach taco stand on 11th Street. Richard Stafford 24, address unknown, was in critical condition at Harbor General Hospital Torrance with an abdominal stab wound.
Senator Eugene J. McCarthy spoke to about 3 500 students in Stanford's pavilion urging commitment beyond the year to reform the two party system. He endorsed Alan Cranston for Senate and Don Edwards for local representation, calling for an immediate halt to bombing in North Vietnam.
The body of a 19 year old Fresno youth was found early Sunday in his parked car at Reading Park. A park officer told police of the discovery and authorities began an investigation.
In a routine park check a patrol found the body of Austin M. Braley. Police said the youth appeared to have been dead for several hours.
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