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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1968
Page
4
The Kerner Commission urges massive federal action to eliminate urban segregation and poverty. It calls for 2 million new jobs, housing expansion, revamped welfare, universal education funding, and strict desegregation measures. The panel warns continued disorder could split the nation and spur violence.
San Francisco clerks accuse employers of lockouts at 47 California stores. The claim centers on wage disputes and stepped back operations during the period, impacting workers across multiple locations and prompting union discussions.
Seven people died when a fire destroyed a farm home ten miles southeast of Lake City in Missaukee County Michigan. Four victims were children of Dorman Snyder Fern Rex Susan and Danny. Three others were cousins Spencer Hall and family. Patricia age 4 months remained in fair condition along with Dawn Snyder and Louis 13. Police found the father en route from Ohio in Detroit.
An article outlines statewide riot response plans including standby riot centers and mutual aid. It notes Governor Reagan could issue emergency proclamations to clamp controls on gasoline and firearms, with the guard ready to expand beyond 28,000 personnel if federalized.
U S naval and air forces in Vietnam reported sinking and damaging several Communist trawlers in the seas near Tan Son Nhut and along the Mekong Delta. A U S spokesman called the action the most important naval battle of the war. Two American sailors were wounded.
Washington reports that Nevada bingo and keno winnings of $600 or more will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service under a new ruling. The IRS will begin reporting April 1, matching winnings with taxpayers to ensure payoffs are declared as income. other casino games are unaffected.
The Commerce Department forecasts 8.9 million new car sales in 1968 for the automobile industry, up from 8.3 million sold last year in Washington.
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