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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1969
Page
1
A long reader mailbag covers cockfighting legality, teaching credential refunds, legal picketing guidance, buying early cinema relics, California seafood booklets, and OJ Simpson’s birthplace and early career. The column cites Leary Q. and various local correspondents as it provides practical, neutral responses and resource details.
United States and North Vietnam announced agreement to open expanded talks in Paris Saturday despite Johnson’s warning that fighting may continue during negotiations. Casualty totals rose with an estimated 7,844 U.S. deaths through last week and about 130 more likely in the week ahead as talks begin. Disputes over table arrangements reflected deeper questions of representation for South Vietnam and the Viet Cong.
In Saigon the report states Communist forces shot down two American helicopters killing five crewmen and ambushing a U.S. infantry column near one crash site. Twelve American infantrymen were wounded 255 miles northeast of Saigon as fighting intensified in the Vietnam War.
A cabinet level report to President Johnson warns of a possible recession after the Vietnam war ends and urges an action plan to prevent downturn. The memo, sent by Congress, foresees deflationary pressure, suggests tax relief, and calls for accelerated high priority spending to cushion the transition to peacetime. Signed by Clark Clifford, Joseph Barr, C R Smith, Willard Wirtz, Charles Zwick, and Arthur Okun.
Four masked gunmen held the Washington socialite Gwen Cafritz and seven others at her northwest DC mansion for four hours. They tied and bound staff, forced open a safe, and fled in a stolen blue Plymouth with about $250,000 in cash and jewelry. Police broadcast the stolen car and suspects.
A string of railroad tank cars carrying liquefied gas derailed causing giant explosions that forced evacuations in an Alabama town. The notice references multiple pages across the paper, including Page A-2 and B sections, with other features listed like obituaries and sports.
The Senate voted 53 to 45 to overturn Vice President Humphrey on ending debate on changes to curb the filibuster. Earlier 41 to 47 vote blocked debate on a liberal bid to soften the gag rule, with the ruling appealed and the chamber voting to overrule it, dimming chances to alter the rule this session.
President Johnson in a final Economic Report says the U S has enjoyed eight years of unparalleled growth under Democratic administrations. He cites investments in industry manpower and education, notes a 95th straight month of growth, but faulted Congress for delaying an income surtax and highlights the wage price spiral tied to Vietnam costs.
The Metroliner train begins regular operation between New York and Washington as part of a government rail experiment to attract travelers. It will run at 110 mph with eventual speeds to 165 mph, completing the trip in about 2 hours 15 minutes. Tickets go on sale, limited to one round trip per day, amid a multi‑million dollar upgrade and funding package. The six‑car train features airliner style seating, large windows, and telephones.
Western observers doubt the Soviet Union can beat the United States to a manned lunar touchdown by 1970. They note Russia would need multiple launches to assemble a lunar mission and face uncertain heat shield and reentry capabilities, while the U S plans to land Apollo 11 mid July.
Washington reports a Navy layoff of 396 civilian employees at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard with spokesman noting the figure may be closer to 340. Notices will be issued within 30 days and become effective 0 to 90 days later. The move aims to address an imbalance in trades that could hurt productivity. job types removed from the 7,625-person payroll were not specified.
A satirical note mocks a man described as the laziest in the world, claiming his kitchen whittling with an electric knife earns no praise and highlights the absurdity of such behavior.
United Press International reports a soviet US joint orbital maneuver as Soyuz 5 and Soyuz 4 docked and crew transferred in space for over four hours. Khrunov and Eliseyev exited their craft to work along guide rails, then entered Soyuz 4 with Shatalov aboard, while Volynov remained alone in Soyuz 5.
Four Nixon cabinet picks win Senate committee approval clearing the way for final confirmation after the inauguration. George Romney would head HUD, Clifford M. Mardin to Agriculture, Maurice Stans to Commerce, and John Volpe to Transportation.
Tonight and Friday partly cloudy with patchy coastal fog. Highs around 70 in the LB area. Mountains expect morning fog or coastal slopes with variable clouds and partial sunshine. highs near 50 at most resorts. Desert regions show variable clouds and partial clearing with highs 35 to 72 depending on valley floor.
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