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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1968

Page

4

Humphrey Renews Bomb-Halt Stand In Question Session

Hubert H. Humphrey reiterated his call to halt bombing North Vietnam during a Q A at Rockhurst College in Kansas City. He criticized Nixon as chicken hearted and accused him of McCarthy era code words. He also spoke at a St Louis Democratic Dinner amid exchanges with students at a Negro high school district.

Kansas City Hubert H. Humphrey Vietnam North Vietnam Richard M. Nixon Humphrey George C. Wallace Curtis Lemay Richard the Lion-Hearted St. Louis Nixon Rockhurst College

McCarthy Ballot Access Boosts McCarthy in New York

A New York state court ruling allows Eugene J. McCarthy to remain on the November ballot, potentially weakening Hubert H. Humphrey's bid for New York's 43 electoral votes.

Albany N. Y UPI Hubert H. Humphrey New York Eugene J. McCarthy

Humphrey Defends Risk-Taking for Peace in Vietnam Remarks

In a series of remarks, Hubert Humphrey argued that the U S must take risks for peace while avoiding foolish moves He cited bombing near Haiphong with Soviet ships present and said any action must respect the demilitarized zone and Hanoi’s response He pledged to halt bombing as an acceptable risk for peace if North Vietnam restores the DMZ

U.S Haiphong Humphrey Demilitarized Zone Hanoi Salt Lake City Vietnam North Vietnam Dmz

FCC Rejects Two Way Debate Plan for Nixon Humphrey

The FCC declined a National Press Club proposal to hold a two candidate debate with Nixon and Humphrey without Wallace. A spokesman noted equal time must be given to Wallace if television or radio coverage occurs. Press club president Allan Cromley had earlier said no issue with the equal time rule.

Washington Federal Communications Commission National Press Club Richard M. Nixon Hubert H. Humphrey George C. Wallace Press Club Allan Cromley FCC

UC Chicanos Intercede for Jailed Compatriots

Berkeley AP The University of California hosts talks after 11 Mexican American students from the Mexican American Students Confederation are jailed following a sit in at UC President Hitch office. They protested the university’s refusal to back Cesar Chavez’s grape boycott and denounced Hitch for halting campus table grape purchases.

Hitch Cesar Chavez Afl-Cio Farm Workers Organizing Committee Lower Sproul Plaza

Seal Beach land dispute delays park plans

A clam of the Pacific Electric track strip in Seal Beach remains unsettled as heirs sue Southern Pacific Railroad over land rights. City officials say the land has not been set for park use and that funding is a constraint.

Seal Beach Pacific Electric J.R Orange County Southern Pacific Railroad

Heated pool enclosure sought for Cerritos pool

A back patient credits the Handicapped Pool at 6801 Long Beach Blvd Cerritos for relief and mobility. She appeals for community help to enclose the heated pool so it can stay open in cold months and asks for labor materials or donations through pool director Evelyn Dupont Jesonis at 537 2224.

Cerritos Communities Long Beach Blvd Action Line Z.A Long Beach Evelyn Dupont Jesonis

Wallace draws mixed receptions from Southland workers and scientists

Former Alabama governor George C. Wallace spoke at an Aerojet General plant to 500 700 workers earning applause as he warned of indictments for antiwar professors and criticized the Kerner report He faced boos at a TRW Systems event in Redondo Beach where hecklers challenged his words and motives He noted two wrong turns by his motorcade and CHP said diversions were made to ease traffic.

Los Angeles George C. Wallace Aerojet General Corp California Vietnam Commission On Civil Disorders Illinois Otto Kerner Wallace Kerner Sor Alabama TRW Systems Redondo Beach George Rosemary Downey California Highway Patrol

LeMay Embarks on Fact-Finding Tour to Vietnam

Gen Curtis E LeMay Wallace running mate arrives in Saigon for a fact finding tour joined by Gen Creighton Abrams and embassy staff. He declines comments on arrival and is driven to an undisclosed location. plan includes visits to battlefield troops.

Saigon UPI Curtis E. LeMay George C. Wallace U.S. Vietnam Creighton W. Abrams Air Force

Humprey Endorsed by Miami News Editorial

The Miami News endorsed Hubert H. Humphrey for president noting one consideration is that Senator Edmund Muskie would become president if Humphrey died. The editorial reflects the paper's stance in Miami Florida.

HHH Miami, Fla Miami News Hubert H. Humphrey Sen Edmund Muskie Humphrey

Nixon Says Rivals Fading and Panicky

In Knoxville Nixon declared Wallace fading and Humphrey panicked by fear tactics. He outlined Operation Extra Effort for a fast finish, criticized Humphrey for Social Security scare talk, and claimed Wallace has peaked at about 15 percent. Crowd of 7,500 plus supporters filled the Knoxville Coliseum.

Knoxville Greensboro N.C Nixon Humphrey Key Biscayne Miami Wilder Wallace

Agnew Faults Relief Program Inadequate In Cities

Maryland Gov Spiro T Agnew republican nominee for vice president accused federal aid for cities of failing due to incompetent administrators He cited New York Job Corps mismanagement and embezzlements over 1 million saying billions were wasted while the poor suffered urban misery.

Indianapolis Ind UPI Maryland Spiro T. Agnew Agnew New York City

Muskie Walks Harlem and Bedford Stuyvesant Slums

Senator Edmund S. Muskie spoke to Negro audiences in Harlem and Bedford Stuyvesant on Tuesday. He urged that opportunity must be built for everyone to create opportunity for anyone, drawing crowds of 500 to 600 with light heckling at each event.

New York Sen Edmund S. Muskie Harlem Bedford- Stuyvesant

Apollo 7 Crew Battles Cranky Mood Amid Storm Watch

The Apollo 7 crew, led by Schirra, faced a grumpy day despite banter on TV. Tropical storm Gladys formed south of Cuba as flight director Lunney predicted the storm would not worsen the splashdown path, with ground crews promising extra rest and decongestants amid onboard radiator testing and jokes about the trek home.

Gladys Cuba Schirra Gulf of Mexico Houston Glynn Lunney Atlantic Earth

Labor Law Urged for Farm Hands

The Episcopal Diocese of California council urged coverage for farm workers under the National Labor Relations Act. At its monthly meeting the council backed a resolution seeking rights to organize for agricultural laborers while leaving individuals to decide on supporting the California table grapes boycott.

San Francisco UPI Council of the Episcopal Diocese of

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