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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1967

Page

4

MIG Dogfight Over Haiphong Reported Eight to Ten Interceptors Down

The report describes US Navy Crusader pilots from the Bon Homme Richard shooting down multiple MiGs over Haiphong in a seven minute duel. It notes 80 MiGs downed by American pilots overall, with several named pilots credited for destroying two or more enemy jets during air battles north of Haiphong and near the A Shau Valley. The article cites B52 bombardment of a Communist buildup area and damage to a Bac Ginny turn highway bridge.

Quang Tri Haiphong jun“Bled A Shau Demilitarized Zone Navy 7Th Fleet Bon Homme Richard U.S Rusader Bonnie Dick Haiphionge Paul A. Seymour Sixth St Long Beach Lif Tsaacks Dempeolf Hanoi Ftham Mises

Diseases Take 95 Lives in 5 Days in Manila

Health authorities report 95 deaths from diseases in the last five days in Manila and nearby areas, most victims children. About 400 additional people were admitted to hospitals, as gastroenteritis and related illnesses strain local medical facilities.

Manila

Missouri Area Hit by Quake

An earth tremor lasting about a minute shook southeast Missouri early today. In Poplar Bluff a deputy said the quake struck at 4 15 and loosened plaster in the county courthouse. KMQX in St Louis reported about 25 calls within 10 minutes. A St Francois County sheriff’s office received tremor reports as well.

St. Louts Missouri Tn Poplar Bluff Butler County Sheriff's Office St. Francois County St. Lois Pap Tat Bluff

First legal interracial marriage in Tennessee

In Nashville on the steps of the Metropolitan courthouse, Herman McDaniel and Joyce Prescott, both 29 and 44 respectively, became Tennessee's first legally recognized interracial couple since Reconstruction. A delayed license followed a state attorney general opinion citing a recent Supreme Court ruling, witnessed by McDaniel's parents and Nashville attorney Robert Lillard.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee Herman McDaniel Joyce Prescott Davidson County McDaniels U.S. Supreme Court Virginia McDaniel Robert Lillard Metropolitan Council

Reagan Fires Aide Over Backing Burton In Vote

Sacramento reports Gov Ronald Reagan dismissed Marian Ash executive secretary of the State Commission on the Status of Women after she urged San Francisco voters to back Democratic Assemblyman John L Burton in a special election for a vacant state Senate seat The governor appointed Carolyn Heine to the post and signed a bill extending the commission's life while denying improper use of office comments

Sacramento UPI Ronald Reagan State Commission On the Status of Women John L. Burton San Francisco Senate Reagan Paul Beck Marian Ash Burton Milton Marks Beck Carolyn Heine el Segundo

Two L B Cafe Men Face Trial in Slaying

Long Beach restaurateur Arthur Virgil Morgan and his manager Billy Lee McHenry were bound over for trial in Superior Court on murder charges after a brief pre trial in South Bay Municipal Court. They are accused of killing Morgan's son in law Jallbert Frutchey in Rolling Hills. Witnesses testified including Frutchey’s wife Charleen and daughter Lynda who described the moments before the shooting. Both men are free on bail.

Long Beach Arthur Virgil Morgan Billy Lee McHenry South Bay Municipal Court George R. Perkovich Morgan Sunrise Blvd McHenry Pine Age Torrance Superior Court Jallbert Frutchey Frutchey Middleridge Lane Rolling Hills Charleen Lynda

Ammonia Leak Traps Forty at Merchants' Warehouse

Fort Worth authorities report an ammonia leak at the Merchants' Warehouse. About 40 people were briefly trapped as fumes spread over a 15 block area on the west side. Firemen shut off the main supply, used fans to vent the air, and six firefighters were treated at St. Joseph's Hospital for exposure. The building is owned by the Texas and Pacific Railroad.

Fort Worth APS Merchants St. Joseph's Hospital The Texas and Pacific Railroad

Long Beach Eyes Queen Mary Move for Maritime Museum

Long Beach plans to berth the Queen Mary in harbor to house a maritime museum with shore facilities. State and local officials back the bid, funded by tides and museum funds, while private firms offer hotel, world trade, restaurant, and oceanographic use. Residents react with cautious support, noting potential for tourism and convention appeal.

Long Beach Harbor Ronald Reagan Long Beach Group State Lands Commission Shoreline Maritime Museum Long Beach Independent, Press-Telegram J. A. Simmons Stevely. Ave Museum of the Sea California Disneyland Knotts Marineland Alice Flaig Rose Ave D. W. Dotson Rivo Alto Canal John Rogers E. First St H. M.cronquist E. Broadway

Justice Dept Moves to Block ABC ST&T Merger

The Justice Department filed appeals in district and appellate courts to halt ABC’s planned merger with ITT. It claims FCC approval rests on erroneous files and insufficient evidence, seeks to set aside orders and delay the merger, with oral arguments scheduled. The suit targets FCC findings on competition and ABC's independence post merger.

Justice Dept ABC St&t Washington AFI Justice Department American Broadcasting Co International Telephone and Telegraph Corp Department Federal District Court Federal Communications Commission U.S. Court of Appeals District Court FCC

Extradite Tshombe to Congo Extradition in Algerian Court

The Congo ex premier Tshombe faces extradition from Algeria after a closed Supreme Court session ruled on political crime status. Algerian law bars political prisoner extradition. Boumedienne's final approval appears a formality. U.S. figures urged aid, while Tshombe’s wife hired Kutner to seek UN habeas relief.

Houari Boumedienne Tshombe Chicago Luis Kutner United Nations U.N. General Assembly Assembly Human Rights Commission Joseph Abdon Kabeya Algiers Congo Algeria Supreme Court Rene Floriot Patrice Lumumba Washington U.S Thomas J. Dodd D-Conn

Batman Barred From Entering Iraq

Baghdad reports the Guidance Ministry bans entry into Iraq from Lebanon for five magazines including Batman Superman and Tarzan on grounds of American origin.

Baghdad Traq Guidance Ministry Iraq Lebanon

Minneapolis Race Riots and Nationwide Tensions Rise

Reports from Durham, Cairo, Newark, Plainfield, Jackson, and Pittsburgh describe mounting racial unrest. Guardsmen deployed, clashes and fires reported, leaders warn of further violence if demands for housing and reforms are unmet. Authorities seek calm while federal observers weigh steps.

Durham N.C Cairo Rome Miinis Brown Afl Negré Plainfield David B. Kelly Washington Jackson Miss Mississippi Willie Hardy Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Raymond P. Shafer Erie

No District Revisions This Session

Sacramento reports the Legislature abandoned efforts to reapportion California congressional districts this year. The Senate committee sent reapportionment bills to interim study, noting a 7 year old census would render any changes inaccurate. Leaders warned the court or a special autumn session may follow. Fourteen of 38 districts deviate over 10 percent from the state average.

Sacramento UPS California Senate James R. Mills San Diego Jack R. Fenton Montebello State Supreme Court

Powell in Contempt Appeal Over Reinstatement Power

Powell seeks U S Supreme Court review of a Washington judge ruling that the court lacked power to order his House reinstatement. He has not appeared in New York for 18 months, staying at a Bimini retreat while appealing a $174000 judgment tied to a $46500 libel award and royalties from Keep the Faith Baby. He may not return to Harlem and is listed as a delegate at a Black Power conference in Newark.

Black Power Newark H. Rapp Brown Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Lyndon Johnson U.S Supreme Court Washington House Powell New York Bimini Florida Harlem

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