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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1969
Page
2
A 1961 quake in Northern California registered 5.8 on the Richter scale, while the famed 1906 quake that devastated San Francisco and nearby areas had an estimated intensity around 6.25. Santa Rosa also suffered severe damage in 1906.
At UCLA a large group of professors and black faculty plan to attend en masse in protest over a regents action removing a professor. Chancellor Young defended academic freedom while acknowledging racial implications of the dismissal.
An Army probe in Germany and the United States questioned leadership roles amid alleged kickbacks from service clubs. Col. Farris Hardin and ex Provost Marshal Cunningham denied the accusations as Sen. Ribicoff pressed for public testimony. Wooldridge attended the hearings but refused comment.
Report of an explosion at the L B Napalm plant with plastic splashing on vehicles. Fellabaum hints at possible legal action while insurers meet. past blast events cited and residents file a $10 million suit against two major steel firms over air pollution and health risks.
Protests across the U S Canada and abroad fail to stop the AEC Amchitka nuclear test planned for 3 p m PDT. Authorities describe calm weather conditions for observer flights and note observers including a sea animal pen and a bunker near the 42 mile long island. Governor Miller defends the test as vital to national defense despite calls for delay.
President Nixon designates Caspar Weinberger to head the Federal Trade Commission, stressing enforcement of anti trust laws and a strong focus on consumer protection especially for disadvantaged urban and rural areas. Weinberger, a California Republican, vows firm action where indicated and rejects a blunt force approach.
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