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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1968
Page
1
The Action Line column offers readers a service to resolve local issues. Questions cover historic events like Promontory Summit ceremonies and shopping for special needs such as corrective children's shoes, with responses from local organizations and officials.
A reader argues televised casualty tallies misrepresent the war, noting figures show 109 Americans and 132 South Vietnamese versus thousands of enemy, and criticizes ongoing coverage as propaganda. The letter frames distrust of news accuracy and questions the visibility of enemy losses.
The United States halted all bombing of North Vietnam by 9 p.m. Saigon time after President Johnson’s broadcast. Casualties were reported as 16 American sailors killed by a mine, 33 Vietnamese civilians killed by rocket attacks in Saigon and Hue, and 105 total deaths in fighting near the Cambodian border. final operational reports were pending.
A U S Air Force Phantom accidentally dropped a 500 pound bomb on Tam Hoa market in Da Nang area killing 31 villagers and wounding 72. Four bombs were released during radar control mission caused by ground radar malfunction. the marketplace was hit and ten homes destroyed or damaged.
Assemblyman Mike Cullen accuses Governor Reagan of sending a campaign letter that misstates his stance on administration economies. He notes he and Peter Schabarum sit on a subcommittee to implement task force recommendations and rejects claims of opposing economies. The letter, mailed from Sacramento, claims savings and portrays Cullen as blocking reforms.
Nixon arrives in California for final state appearance with Pat and daughters Tricia and Julie. He greets Southland boosters at Long Beach Airport at 2 15 p m then heads to Los Angeles for two hour election eve telethons. Humphrey hosts welcome at Los Angeles International Airport Sunday 7 15 p m with a booster bus from 222 E Ocean Blvd.
Senator Thomas Kuchel of California denies any endorsement of Max Rafferty. Aides say Kuchel has not endorsed anyone and would not back Rafferty or Cranston. A magazine spokesman notes Kuchel’s resistance to endorsing Rafferty and cites campaign travel by his crew for Nixon.
A Brazilian air force B25 crashed into the foot of a hill near a suburban beach on Thursday, killing all seven aboard. The aircraft had departed from the Guaratinga Aeronautics School during a training flight and the bodies were recovered this morning.
A concise remark on the psyche of a man named Matsy Sceuce, pondering how to discern if weariness or slackness governs his actions. The line hints at self-awareness and the difficulty of judging motive in daily effort.
The battleship New Jersey was pulled from off North Vietnam under President Johnson's order halting the bombing. It will support U.S. Marines and allied forces in South Vietnam's 1st Corps area near the DMZ with 16 inch guns as targets of opportunity are pursued.
For the morning through afternoon, the LB area expects mostly clear skies with variable clouds and a high near 63. Mountain areas report similar conditions with highs around the low 60s to mid 60s. Deserts remain clear with variable high clouds and highs in the 70s to 80s across valleys and lower elevations.
Scientists warn danger from Mt Lassen with potential explosion claim. The reader notice appears in a list of section references and unrelated items, offering no clear event details.
President Johnson stops all bombing of North Vietnam and Hanoi agrees to expanded Paris peace talks including representatives of South Vietnam and the Viet Cong. A North Vietnamese spokesman says the delegation will attend the session next Wednesday, with unclear participation by South Vietnam or the National Liberation Front. Johnson urges prompt and productive talks while warning the war continues.
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