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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1969

Page

2

Sentinel system could shield silos not cities in new plan

Washington reports Defense Secretary Laird weighs deploying the Sentinel antiballistic missiles to defend strategic missile bases rather than urban centers. Proponents say base protection preserves second strike capability and lowers cost, while critics warn about reduced direct protection for populations and similar radar and computer needs as city-based deployments.

Washington Defense Melvin Laird Laird Harold M. Agnew The Atomic Energy Commission NATO U.S Agnew Dakotas Montana Wyoming Kansas Arizona Arkansas Air Force Army Sentinel Congress

Mace May Be a Gal's Best Pal in Escape

Two 21 year old hitchhikers flagged down a driver near San Jose Milpitas area. When the driver threatened them the front passenger sprayed him with eye irritant to disable him. The pair fled to a creek bed, then hitched a ride to Milpitas police station.

San Jose Mate Milpitas

ABM Senate foes boost Sentinel majority

Opposition in the Senate to the Sentinel ballistic missile defense system grows, possibly reaching 53 votes to block deployment. The White House reviews the program and may delay or modify deployment, or thin out bases as Pentagon options. Senate aides warn opposition may already be too strong to reverse.

Washington Senate Pentagon

Year-Long Daylight Saving Time Proposed by Rep Hosmer

Rep Craig Hosmer outlines a bill to make daylight saving time year round nationwide by amending the 1966 Uniform Time Act. He argues it would reduce crime save electricity and ease transport scheduling though farm groups and the entertainment sector oppose changes.

Rom On Washington Craig Hosmer Calif Hosmer

Trading stamps blamed for consumer losses, congressman testifies

Washington UPI report says Rep. Lester Wolff told the FTC that trading stamps cost the typical American family a week's groceries annually, urging options to convert stamps to cash or premiums. He disputed outlawing stamps while noting alleged nonfeasance in regulation.

Washington UPI Federal Trade Commission Lester L. Wolff Dny Wolff FTC Pasoline FIC Sperry Hutchinson Fo S&h Green Hutchinson

Ford Wagonmaster promotes Country Squire with new Front Room

Ford showcases the 1969 Country Squire with enhanced interior space and a 302 CID V-8 as standard. Features include cockpit style instrumentation, extra leg room, distinctive paneling, hidden headlamps, and Ford’s exclusive one-two-three doorgate for cargo and passengers. See why Ford is America’s best selling wagon.

Ford Wagonmaster America

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