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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1968

Page

7

Agnew Backs LBJ on Bombing Policy

Spiro Agnew on CBS Face the Nation supported continuing the North Vietnam bombing until North Vietnam reciprocates. He criticized gradualism and said dissent can be harmful when it becomes permissive. He defended open housing laws and stated his civil rights stance aims to help Negroes win full rights.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew North Vietnam Maryland Johnson Agnew CBS Richard M. Nixon

Brooke calls for dismissal of George Wallace in 1968 race

Senator Edward W. Brooke voiced strong opposition to George C. Wallace in a Sunday statement saying the nation would be thrown into revolution if Wallace won the presidency. Brooke, the first Black senator elected by popular vote, urged voters to reject Wallace.

Amherst Mass Edward W. Brooke R-Mass United States George C. Wallace

Major accuses Saigon of racism in U S Army

Maj Lovell Merritt a 40 year old Negro major says the Army is a racist organization that denies equality to Negro personnel in a lengthy statement to newsmen He urges other Negro officers to recognize denied opportunities and act like men Burglars used a pass key to break into the Long Beach Unified School District office stealing two typewriters valued at 435 dollars police said Sunday

Saigon U.S. Army Maj Lovell Merritt Chicago Long Beach Unified School District Locust Ave

New Medically Supervised Plan Claims Rapid Hair Loss Cure

The Thomas clinic offers a thermogenic, diffusion based treatment for thinning hair supervised by three specialists. Free consultation with medical director and bacteriologist reports, followed by tailored care. untreatable cases are disclosed. Half price full treatments available with no appointment required.

Thomas

Powell Praises Wallace At American University

Adam Clayton Powell lauded George Wallace as one of the few public figures speaking his mind. Powell, in Washington, said Wallace shows guts while criticizing a “gutless” society. He also attacked Vice President Humphrey amid his campaign return.

Washington UPI Adam Clayton Powell George C. Wallace America George Wallace Cerdit Harlem American University Powell Wallace Hubert H. Humphrey

Muskie Tours Buffalo Parade Absence of Hecklers Noted

Senator Edmund S. Muskie rode in a Buffalo parade before about 100000 spectators along a Polish-majority route. He praised unity and freedom, criticized division, and urged support for Hubert Humphrey, speaking at Memorial Auditorium after mass at St. John Kanty Church.

Buffalo UPI Edmund S. Muskie Main Street Muskie St. John Kanty Memorial Auditorium America Hubert Humphrey

Katzenbach Criticizes Court Over Crime Link

Former U S attorney general Nicholas Katzenbach argues politicians should not blame Supreme Court rulings for rising crime. He cites Nixon and Wallace and says crime increases stem from social and economic shifts and a growing urban youth population.

New York U.S Nicholas Katzenbach Supreme Court Richard M. Nixon George C. Wallace U.S. Supreme Court Katzenbach Look Magazine

LBJ laments Congress inaction on merchant fleet reform

President Johnson voiced regret that Congress did not adopt his plan to overhaul U S merchant marine policy. He spoke while signing a one year extension of subsidies for U S built merchant vessels and urged comprehensive reform to address a deteriorated industry.

San Antonio Johnson Congress U.S Texas White House

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