28 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Pasadena Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1968
Page
1
Senators Fulbright Morse and Gore challenge Secretary McNamara over the Gulf of Tonkin incident. The debate fuels a broader confrontation that appears to rewrite history through sharp language and careful word choice in the Foreign Relations Committee proceedings.
The excerpt discusses claims of fraud in obtaining a congressional permit to escalate the Vietnam War, contrasting revisionist views with documented events. It cites Tonkin, Pleiku, and Gulf of Tonkin as pivotal moments, notes internal debates over escalation, and critiques Fulbright Morse for rhetoric while acknowledging the complexity of historical interpretation.
Young men seeking careers in the American Merchant Marine may take an entrance exam at California Maritime Academy Vallejo on March 2 at 9 a.m. No fees or appointments required. Additional tests will be held monthly through May 4 1968 and in other areas. Eligible high school graduates may apply, age 17 to under 22 and never married. The three year program leads to a BS degree and a merchant marine license, with potential Navy Reserve ensign eligibility. For details contact the dean, California Maritime Academy, Vallejo, California. $4550.
Chester L Williams of Arcadia will participate in a Los Angeles clinic on February 28 and March 1 at the Great Western Exhibit Center Commerce California. He will demonstrate new abrasive machinery and methods for durable goods alongside six machinery makers and 3M’s coated abrasives division. Williams explains copid abrasives as sandpaper though much sandpaper contains no sand. shown will be heavy duty abrasive belts and a 50 inch wide fast moving belt with mineral particles, plus a diamond coated belt for ceramics.
The El Monte Art Guild will host an open show for all artists in oils and mixed media at 11109 Valley Blvd. from 7:30 to 8:00 PM Tuesday March 5 and 2:00 to 7:39 PM Wednesday March 6. Entry is $1 per picture. paintings must be framed and wired and not exceed three by five feet. Prizes include first second and third with four ribbons in each category: modern seascape still life landscape and portraits. Pick up is Sunday March 31 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM. viewing hours are Sundays from dawn.
The Arcadia Chamber of Commerce appeals for public support to save the 1885 Lucky Baldwin depot on Colorado Boulevard. If $6,000 cannot be raised by July, condemnation and relocation plans proceed as the state highway department clears space for a freeway. Donations to Train Depot, Arcadia Chamber of Commerce, or Arcadia Tribune, with donor names attached.
Volunteers directors and auxiliary readers are invited to a three day seminar on persuasive communication and leadership at UCLA Extension. Dr Jessie L Rhulman of UCLA will chair with Dr Allan Katcher of Atkins Katcher Associates teaching. Fee 90 dollars. Contact UCLA Continuing Education in Medicine and Health Sciences for details.
Alan Solomon renowned art historian and critic will lecture at Caltech Beekman Auditorium on Thursday Feb 25 at 8 40 p m. His talk Con temporary Art American Revolu tion is free and open to the public Sponsoring groups include the Caltech Faculty Committee on Programs and the Pasadena Art Museum.
Temple City Unified School District plans Southeast Asia Day on April 4 pending Board approval. Interim program includes USC student representatives, displays from nine nations, native costumes, discussions on life and customs, an Asian dinner for the public, and performances. Also on the agenda are gifts, staffing questions, parade participation, calendar adoption, and education reports.
Forty Don Bosco Senior Class students at South San Gabriel qualified as State Scholarship Program semi finalists. Local entrants include Michael Carroll El Molino Altadena Vincent Dauciunas Stephen Kennedy Arcadia Richard Tredale Michael Regan Theodore Walt. Final selections announced around April 11 per State Scholarship and Loan Commission Director Arthur Marmaduke. Father Prendiville lauds the students for seizing exceptional educational opportunities.
City council heard Arcadia Methodist Hospital outline a 14 million, phased expansion on Muntington Drive. Neptune Thomas architects near completion of drawings for a 50 bed extended care unit and psychiatric center additions. Administrator Koefflin said bids will be sought soon as the project fits the master plan for the 22 acre site next to City Hall.
Funeral services for Mrs. Adela Evelyn Bitter of 6275 N. Sultane Temple City were held on Tuesday Feb 20 at Memorial Chapel Rose Hills Memorial Park with Rev Harry Wildeson officiating. She died Feb 15 at San Gabriel Community Hospital and is survived by husband Lester two sisters Rosetta Friday and Freda Clark. Interment at Rose Hills Memorial Park.
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