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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1968

Page

4

O'Hara cites Humphrey three way debate offer amid campaign stalemate

James G. O'Hara says Humphrey offered to fund a three way debate with Nixon and Wallace on Sunday night but doubts Nixon will accept. Congress may not reconvene before Jan 3, ending a year of partisan action with 700 bills passed, including civil rights and housing measures while taxes rose and spending faced cuts.

James G. O'Hara D-Mich Hubert H. Humphrey Richard M. Nixon O’hara Nixon Humphrey George C. Wallace Congress Capitol Hill White House

Press Club invites Humphrey Nixon to debate

The National Press Club proposed a joint debate between Vice President Hubert H. Humphrey and Richard M. Nixon under its sponsorship. Telegrams were sent to both campaigns proposing a mutually agreed date, with no reply by Monday. The plan aims to avoid equal time conflicts with networks and include Wallace if needed.

Washington UPI National Press Club Hubert H. Humphrey Richard M. Nixon Allan W. Cromley Cromley George C. Wallace

Flintridge Academy Damaged by Flames

A fire of undetermined origin caused about 100000 dollars in damage at Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy a 114 story music conservatory. The building was vacant when the blaze started and eleven pianos plus several record collections were destroyed.

Flintridge CNS Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy

Reagan Hails New Watts Job Center

Governor Ronald Reagan praised a new Watts employment center as a dignity linked hope for minorities. He attended the service center ceremony uniting state employment and rehabilitation facilities under one roof and proposed surveys of jobs in California towns for minority relocation.

Los Angeles UPI Ronald Reagan Watts Reagan California

Murphy's Busy Day Boosts Rafferty in California Race

Rep Craig Hosmer and other party figures backed Rafferty for state superintendent as Murphy pressed for Nixon’s Washington agenda. Murphy spoke at an Ambassa dor Hotel news conference and earlier at a Beverly Hilton fundraiser for Joe Blatchford in the 17th Congressional District.

Craig Hosmer Long Beach Dick Nixon Washington Murphy Beverly Hilton Hotel Joe Blatchford 17Th

Apollo crew broadcasts live from orbit during Gemini style flight

The astronauts showed a seven minute television out from orbit on a 103 by 180 mile path. Tom Stafford teased Eisele about shaving as they appeared on screen. Schirra and Cunningham displayed signs while Cunningham aimed the camera at the Gulf Coast.

Tom Stafford Houston Eisele Schirra Apollo

Poole Nomination Defeat Recalled by Murphy at LA Rally

Sen George Murphy defended his role in Poole's federal judgeship fight at a Los Angeles news conference. He said he forwarded objections to four citizens to the Senate Judiciary Committee and did not reveal three unknown objectors. The Poole nomination, made last May, has stalled while Bar Association found him qualified. Murphy refused to endorse or oppose Poole and noted Republican Kuchel supported him on a blue slip.

George Murphy Calif Los Angeles U.S Cecil F. Poole San Francisco Murphy Senate Judiciary Committee Poole American Bar Association California Thomas H. Kuchel Judiciary Committee San Franciscan

Students protest at university over inequities and suspensions

Students locked North Hall with desks and chairs to protest inequities. The Student Judicial Council gave a suspended sentence, allowing return but warning of possible dismissal if future demonstrations occur. Chancellor Cheadle suspended the suspension after the walkout. Law officers stayed away to protect a $30 million computer center and equipment.

North Hall Cheadle Lyle G. Reynolds

Minister Dies in Plane Crash Off Monrovia

A former Wilmington minister Rev. Kenneth Waggoner was among three killed when a light plane crashed in the Atlantic off Monrovia Liberia. Waggoner the pilot owned by the Assembly of God Mission in Liberia radioed distress but his body was not recovered. He previously resided at 23602 Atmore Ave. Two passengers also with the Assembly of God Mission died.

Wilmington Monrovia Liberia Kenneth Waggoner Assembly of God Mission Waggoner Atmore Ave

Arraignment Linked to Albany Bank Robbery Case

Pauline Collins age 38 also called Mrs Mary K Jones was arraigned in Los Angeles on charges she robbed a State Bank of Albany branch at Menanda New York of more than 12000 dollars. U S Commissioner Russell E Hermann ordered proceeding.

Los Angeles Apt Pauline Collins Mary K. Jones State Bank of Albany Menanda N.Y U.S Russell E. Hermann

Bank bandit held on $20,000 bail after airport arrest

A woman arrested Friday afternoon on a federal warrant was held in county jail in lieu of $20,000 bail. She is to appear next Monday as authorities said she robbed a bank earlier that day after leaving a plane at International Airport.

Kirschke Estate Placed in County Care

The 2225 dollar estate of Elaine Terry Kirschke is placed in the care of Los Angeles County Public Administrator Baldo M. Kristovich. Her husband, former Deputy D A Jack Kirschke, is in prison for life for the double murder of Elaine Kirschke and her lover Orville William Drankhan.

Elaine Terry Kirschke Los Angeles Baldo M. Kristovich Jack Kirschke Kirschke Orville William Drankhan Drankhan Naples Marine 2d Douglas A. Kirschke Terryl K. Stacy

Pike Comments On Presidential Campaign In Sermon

Retired Episcopal Bishop James A. Pike summed up his view of the presidential campaign in a Grace Cathedral sermon in San Francisco stating, Thank God only one of the three can be elected.

San Francisco UPI James A. Pike Grace Cathedral

Democratic Leaders Rally Behind Cranston Amid Party Unity

In San Francisco a bipartisan rally backed U S Senate candidate Alan Cranston as McCarthy allied figures appeared with Mayor Alioto and Speaker Unruh. Cranston claimed Nixon sought Rafferty, while Rafferty would threaten any administration and Kennedy backers shifted to Humphrey.

San Francisco U.S. Senate Alan Cranston Eugene J. McCarthy Minnesota Joseph Alioto California Assembly Jess M. Unruh Roger Boas Joe Holsinger State Central Committee McCarthy Hubert Humphrey Alioto Humphrey Chicago Unruh Robert F. Kennedy Boas Civic Auditorium Cranston Max Rafferty Joseph McCarthy Eisenhower

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