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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1968

Page

3

Spock and Four Others Face Draft Conspiracy Charges

Boston federal court to hear indictment against Dr Benjamin Spock and four co-defendants for allegedly counselling young men to avoid the draft. Defendants plead innocent. bail set at $1,000 each. Trial slated for spring before Judge Francis J. W. Ford. Co-defendants include Rev William Sloane Coffin Sr, Michael Ferber, Mitchel Goodman, and Marcus Raskin. Every defendant faces up to five years and $10,000 fine if convicted. Defense motions window set at 60 days. prosecution replies allowed 20 days.

Boston Benjamin Spock U.S. District Court Francis J. W. Ford Spock William Sloane Coffin Sr Yale University Michael Ferber Harvard Mitchel Goodman New York City Temple, Maine Maccus Raskin Washington, D.C Institute For Policy Studies Tach Ford

Johnson Plan Eases Bomb Halt Conditions in Vietnam

U S officials say bombing would pause if Hanoi limits supply and infiltration into South Vietnam, signaling a softened stance amid peace talks. Clark Clifford's San Antonio formula aid faced Senate scrutiny as He replaces McNamara. In Indonesia, 13 Chinese were killed in West Borneo clashes.

AY Ashington UPI Johnson North Vietnam State Department Hanoi South Vietnam Robert J. McCloskey Defense Clark M. Clifford U.S San Antonio 2Glifford Senate Robert McNamara

Mutilated bodies found at Arkansas prison site

Reports detail graves uncovered by inmates at Cummins Prison Farm where authorities recount decapitated or mutilated skeletons found in 12 to 24 depressions. Officials note 15 to 25 year old graves, with up to 20 inmates buried at the site and another graveyard nearby. Authorities and former officials discuss long standing rumors and ongoing investigations.

Murton Barron Arkansas Johnson Ase Tucker Morton Manston Grady Woolley el Dorado Don Bassett Cummins Thomas C. Murton Ark

Arrests Rise Threaten Beard Cast After Ruling

US District Judge Jesse Curtis Jr dissolved a restraining order blocking police from arresting Beard cast members. Producer Robert Barrows vowed to continue performances at Warner Playhouse while authorities plan further action. Police had arrested Barrows, director Robert Gist, and performers Alexandra Hay and Richard Bright for lewd conduct. a new hearing set for next Monday.

Jesse Curtis Jr Warner Playhouse Robert Barrows Los Angeles Understudies American Civil Liberties Union ACLU A. L. Wirin U.S Thurmond Clarks Curtis Barrows Police Commission

Long Beach Sailor Killed in Freak Navy Accident

A sailor from the Long Beach based USS O'Brien died after being struck by a nylon line during the destroyer’s pivot at San Diego Harbor. The victim, identified later, was rushed to Balboa Naval Hospital but died shortly after. The line was used to pass the ship’s anchor chain to the buoy. the incident occurred at 5:53 p.m. Monday.

Long Beach O'Brien San Diego Navy O’brien Balbog Naval Hospital

US Pueblo crew held. diplomacy dominates response

Officials say release of the Pueblo crew depends on North Korea's satisfaction with questions and information obtained. President Johnson pursues quiet diplomacy while warning against UN debate participation while hostages remain. Security Council talks cancel after behind the scenes efforts fail. General Bonesteel notes no war indicators as Seoul and Washington weigh steps. Senate critics accuse the administration of timidity in pressing for release.

Capitol Hill Johnson Pueblo United States North Korea United Nations Security Council White House Dean Rusk Defense Robert S. McNamara Clark Clifford McNamara United Nations Security Council Im Seoul Charles H. Bonesteel TH U.N

Tet Offensive Expands Across Coast and Highlands

Dispatches report North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces resuming a broad assault after canceling the Tet cease fire. Attacks surge in Ban Me Thuot Pleiku Hoi An Kontum De Nang with government forces reporting heavy casualties and sustained combat into the night. Gen Earle Wheeler and Secretary Rusk briefed Congress while McNamara warned of widespread infiltration threats near Khe Sanh.

Johnson Dean Rusk Defense Robert 5. McNamara Earle G. Wheeler Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S Khe Sanh UPI Thames Corpora Ban Me Thout Ban Me Thuot Pleiku Hoi An Wha Trang Kontum de Nang Saigon von Nguyen Giap North Vietnam

Navy Jets Intercept Cuba-Bound Novice Pilot

A 28 year old Albuquerque man stole a Piper Apache twin engine aircraft at Marathon and announced intent to fly to Cuba. Navy interceptors forced the plane back toward the mainland while an Air Taxi pilot guided the novice to a landing. He was arrested for grand larceny and detained by county police.

Key West Fla Marathon Hall Naval Air Station Boca Chica Navy Cuba Miami George Feraldo Key West International Airport

High Court Ruling Pares Case Against Gun Fanatic

SAN FRANCISCOAus Supreme Court decision narrows the case against William Thoreson and his wife Louise over 77 tons of guns and ammunition. A federal judge says nine of 22 charges against Thoresen and all 11 against Mrs Thoresen involve unregistered weapons, and may be dismissed if the high court supports the decision.

High Court Pares San Francisco Supreme Court William Thoreson Oliver J. Carter Thoresen Great Western Steel Co Chicago Louise

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