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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1968
Page
10
The Queen Marys Museum of the Sea plans a seaside location with interactive exhibits and a focus on oceanography. Hugues de Varine-Bohan urges museums to adapt to local needs and broaden beyond fine arts to science and industry.
Opinion column critiques the presidential race for appealing to fear and baser instincts. It argues Humphrey Nixon and Wallace foster distrust, fear of crime and dissent, and warn against risking middle class gains rather than advancing the country.
The piece critiques presidential candidates Humphrey Nixon and Wallace for appealing to voters' desires for personal gain and punishment. It argues leaders should inspire sacrifice and nobility, not lower expectations, urging the electorate to demand more from those who seek power.
President Johnson secretly assured the Kremlin that the United States would not interfere with any Soviet action against Czechoslovakia. The aim was to deter a Soviet invasion by signaling no American military or political designs on Czechoslovakia while considering limited economic aid.
Report notes Russians could move into Czechoslovakia with limited risk and says the invasion caught American military intelligence by surprise despite an extensive electronic listening network in place.
The column reports that about 330000 Soviet troops with tanks and planes invaded Czechoslovakia with covert timing, supported by satellite troops from Poles Hungarians Bulgarians and East Germans, while the Pentagon reevaluates its surveillance and warning systems. It also notes changes in Democratic fundraising ethics led by Sen. Ed Muskie including mandatory checks and named contributors.
The article reports progress in weather management through warm fog spraying and cloud seeding with silver iodide to reduce snow and steer rain. It cites the Air Transport Association funding tests in Sacramento and computer aided seeding schedules, noting potential cost savings and broader environmental and economic implications.
Bay area anti-war groups urge immediate withdrawal of U S troops and support Czech self determination as the Soviet led invasion unfolds. The letter defends nonviolent defense and international solidarity while critiquing both Moscow and Washington.
In Wilmington at Neptune Avenue and Anaheim Street residents discuss fashion trends. Pat Parrott a registered nurse says she still wears short dresses. Eva Akins an unemployed resident says the fad is over and she would never wear one. Rose Esquibel a cannery worker hopes girls will stop wearing them as they look terrible.
A brief overview of Summer Island published by Sierra Club Ballantine Books priced at $3.95. The abridgement highlights Maine coast scenery through 41 black and white and 48 color photographs showing water forests rocks and wildlife in Penobscot country.
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