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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1969
Page
4
Marines defend a practice where 21 recruits in a correctional platoon faced mirror stare sessions for self appraisal. Five were handcuffed to force the glare for up to eight hours. Spokesman says the technique aims to change attitude and has stopped mirroring but not the mirror use.
Controversy grows over the Green Beret murder case involving eight soldiers in Vietnam and Laos. News reports trace allegations of a double agent Chu Yen Thi Khac, CIA and Army roles, and possible political killings amid calls for accountability.
Kleindienst announced Operation Intercept will run 24 seven along the 2,500 mile border from the Gulf to the Pacific. Vehicle searches will rise, average crossing time may reach two minutes, and planes and boats will intensify patrols. Mexico pledged support to curb marijuana supply, with 85 percent of U.S. supply reportedly from Mexico. No plan to close border cities to military personnel.
President Nixon spoke to the General Assembly urging Middle East peace, an arms embargo, action on hijackings, and sharing U.S. space knowledge. The Cuban delegation boycotted the speech as 125 nations greeted him with applause. he met Thant and Angie Brooks, plus foreign ministers from France, Tunisia, the UK, South Vietnam, Thailand, Jordan, Romania and Mauritius PM in later talks.
Authorities weigh autopsy findings after Mary Jo Kopechne’s drowning in Chappaquiddick. District attorney Dinis seeks independent verification, while undertaker and medical examiner comment on embalming and cause of death amid court review.
At Senate Judiciary hearings on the Nixon Supreme Court nominee Clement Haynsworth AFL-CIO president George Meany called him unfit to serve on the high court citing anti labor views weak ethical standards and indifference to Negroes. ABA spokesman Lawrence Walsh praised Haynsworth as highly qualified.
About 10 000 teachers marched to the Los Angeles Board of Education offices led by School Supt. Jack Crowther and board president Arthur Gardner. They pressed for a pay raise from 7000 13000 to 8000 16000 and for fewer double sessions, smaller classes, and more classroom materials funding. ACT leaders urged a special legislative session for new funds. Crowther called for a massive infusion of funds. A Superior Court judge denied a request for a temporary restraining order. The union reserved further action for next spring if the board does not cooperate.
Passers by report Carter arguing with two women before a gunshot. The victim lay on the sidewalk in front of 628 Baker St about 5 p.m. No ID at first. later identified by a friend. Carter's shipmate says victim left ship to buy shoes around 2 p.m. A pair of new boxed shoes, wallet, and ID were found in Carter's cabin. Body released to Carter's mother in Palm Springs.
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