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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
1
A reader asks how to remove leftover adhesive from plastic or enamel after clear tape is removed. A 3M spokesman notes about 600 tape types exist and solvents vary. gas is mild and safe for painted surfaces, methyl ethyl ketone is stronger. Call 3M Industrial Tape Group at 685-9600 for guidance.
Local guidance offers flocking options for live trees and a kit source, with cautions about damage to trees. Community groups provide dance classes for a Girl Scout program, and two nonprofits share job placement support for adults over 40 and women 40 to 60, plus a Leap Year birthday photo inquiry.
A Long Beach correspondent laments parents Mr and Mrs A C A who complain about films their children attend. The writer argues responsible adults should research films to spare others from uproar and censorship. Torrance-E R.
U S forces destroyed five Communist supply ships and captured a sixth in a major naval clash off South Vietnam. Three 100-Foot trawlers carrying munitions were sunk or scuttled to prevent capture. A fourth trawler retreated into territorial waters. Coast Guard cutters and the Long Beach minesweeper participated. Two guerrilla sampans were intercepted at the Cua Viet river.
The California Medical Association reports widespread deterioration in state hospital facilities while noting improved patient care since 1965. It cites emergency maintenance, peeling paint, and broken windows as common, with staff uncertainty and overtime pressures amid budget cuts.
A fire at the Miami police station property room forced evacuation of prisoners from the second floor jail. Thick smoke filled the structure housing the courtrooms. Prisoners were moved to a courtroom under guard as investigators noted possible ammunition detonations. Fire crews controlled the blaze in about 20 minutes with six engine companies.
A cryptic note claims Stodayt sues cronies over taxation. It mentions a car shear a sheep repeatedly but skin it only once, a metaphorical line that hints at ongoing grievance and a financial dispute.
Weather Yonight and Saturday SB area cloudy and clearing by afternoon with highs around 65 and lows near 55. Mountains expect sunny with a high near 60 and low 45. Deserts sunny with a high 70 in upper valleys and a low 50. Lower valleys see a high 35 and low 60.
Rioting university students in Central Rome clashed with thousands of helmeted police as tear gas, paving stones, and glass shattered the streets. Hundreds were injured including 150 officers and many bystanders, as students shouting Revolution bombarded police and set fire to vehicles during a three week occupation demanding more say in administration and modern teaching methods.
Maj. Gen. Glenn C. Ames, California National Guard commander, says federal call up of Guard units could come any day and is likely amid Southeast Asia buildup. He noted riot-control training, planned riots during April protests, and broader readiness including 23,000 guardsmen already trained and Air Guard units increasing riot-control drills. An airlift would move patrols to trouble spots as needed.
House reclamation subcommittee approved a bill to authorize at least 1.4 billion dollars for Colorado River water supply projects. It designates California priority to the first 4.4 million acre-feet, outlines Arizona project costs at 779 million, and Colorado package at 308 million, while omitting Grand Canyon dam plans.
The paper notes the 1987 best recordings award list, led by a track titled Up, Up and Away. The mention appears in a brief guide to sections on Page C12, with several other features and column pages listed for navigation.
Washington 41 A presidential commission demands a massive sustained effort to end racial disorder in U S cities. It declares the nation is splitting into two unequal societies and warns that inaction could trigger large scale violence and white retaliation. The panel proposes expanded programs to create 2 million jobs and 6 million housing units among many recommendations.
The President's Commission on Civil Disorders cites at least 12 core causes of urban unrest. They include police practices unemployment and underemployment, inadequate housing and education, poor recreation facilities, weak political grievance mechanisms, disrespectful white attitudes, discriminatory justice administration, federal and municipal program inadequacy, discriminatory credit and consumer practices, and insufficient welfare programs.
The Senate confirmed President Johnson's pick C. R. Smith, board chairman of American Airlines, as secretary of commerce by voice vote. Smith, 68, will replace ill or resigned Alexander Trowbridge. Houston attorney John H. Crocker Jr. was confirmed as Civil Aeronautics Board member and will become chairman.
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