Turmoil on California Campuses Over War Protests
Amid nationwide antiwar protests, Humboldt State College students vote to boycott classes next week while Sonome State College and UCLA rally against Vietnam. Chancellor Dumke backs the governor, warning trespass laws will be enforced as campuses shut or limit activities. UC Berkeley hosts a large strike rally, and several CSUs close for days. dozens arrested at UCLA, and multiple private colleges also suspend operations.
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Firebomb Attacks Hit Four Colleges In Ongoing Unrest
Early this morning firebombs struck the ROTC building at one campus amid a wave of antiwar demonstrations. Police investigated fires at three other colleges as protests continued across the area, causing alarms and brief evacuations.
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Reagan Seeks New Beginning Amid Campus Turmoil
Governor Reagan urged a four day pause to allow review of protests as campuses statewide shut for skeleton crews. He warned militants the state has law enforcement strength to deter violence and called for a new era of dissent without destruction.
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Navy Joins Assault in Cambodia
Reports say a multinational flotilla including 60 South Vietnamese gunboats and American crews will support operations in Cambodia. Allied commands claim eight days of fighting have yielded thousands of enemy deaths and significant materiel seizures. Yorty to Ireland on sentimental visit to Clonmel.
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Campus Shutdown Sparks Political Debate Amid War Fear
Unruh and Yorty lead a campus shutdown debate as Miling Gilroy GOP secretary candidate urges restraint. Assembly Speaker Monagan endorses the plan while Democratic leader Willie Brown blasts the move, urging convening colleges to prevent further escalation and war in Cambodia.
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Long Beach Clinic Aids Drug Abuse Victims In City
A reader asks where to get help for a friend in Long Beach Avon and other areas. The Long Beach Free Clinic at 104 Pine Ave offers free medical care counseling and other services. Administrator Ron Lofstrom says the clinic treats many drug abuse problems and provides confidential care.
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Old Debt to Priddy Recalled by Former Shipmate
A Long Beach reader seeks locate C I Priddy, Oklahoma native and former USS Arkansas shipmate from 1920 21 to repay a $35 debt. Action Line notes missing persons cases can stay hard after decades and suggests the age of the person complicates the search, referencing a Ben King poem from Innocent Merriment.
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Election board duties and advance instructions for inspectors
A reader asks about serving as an election board inspector while away for three weeks before the June election. The county registrar of voters can provide advance instructions at 628-9211, though clerks need none as the inspector will be instructed.
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House Debates Back Nixon on Indochina Policy
The House debated and backed Nixon policy in Southeast Asia while skirmishing over a 45 second speaking limit. Rep. Fraser attacked Cambodia sanctuaries and warned of a tough approach, while Rep. Leggett sought a nonbinding anti invasion measure. The amendment failed 132 to 215 as lawmakers criticized war strategy and questioned limits on debate.
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