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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1967
Page
1
Senator Charles H. Percy wins a rare honor by securing Navy bean soup on the Senate dining list beside the traditional bean soup. Percy, a World War II Navy lieutenant, argues the move honors service members without disrespecting the Senate’s staple soup.
London publicly rejected a Soviet bid to swap two Russian agents for a British lecturer, Gerald Brooke, jailed in Russia. The Foreign Office said there is no basis for an exchange, noting the Kroger couple and Gordon Arnold Lonsdale were not Russian and that Brooke’s case is separate. Brooke, seized in 1965, is held in a labor camp near Potma, Russia.
In San Rafael a 23 year old poverty aide, Louise Lacey, was dismissed from the Marin Economic Opportunity Council after signing an affidavit supporting a marijuana legalization challenge and admitting marijuana use. The board voted 2 to 1 to fire her from the San Geronimo Valley project amid related actions by Garnet Brennan, a 53 year old Nicasio School principal and teacher who was fired for similar reasons.
Ronald Reagan spoke in Dallas and Houston denying candidacy while hitting anti administration lines. About 700 attended a luncheon at $100 per plate, raising roughly $100,000. he then addressed a Houston GOP dinner, hailing party support and criticizing the Johnson administration amidst a cold.
Detroit area plants remain halted as Ford and United Auto Workers bargainers work toward a new three year national contract. Local issues at 26 of 101 Ford locals in 25 states delay resumption. nine assembly, four stamping, and one automatic transmission plants lack agreements. If key plants settle by Sunday production could restart Monday.
A man named John William Cromley, 24, was arrested hours after a bank holdup at Swedish-American Savings & Loan in Kansas City. The crime was recorded by a camera installed after a prior incident with Mildred Harris as the teller. Cromley faces federal bank robbery charges. the loot amount was not disclosed.
Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras met for 90 minutes in the Vatican study to discuss reuniting their churches after 90 years of schism. They spoke in French, exchanged gifts, and promised to meet again tomorrow, ending with a kiss of peace.
Concord California UPI reports Mt Diablo School District balked at reinstating Nancy McGlone Pittsburg High School teacher amid a six month investigation. The board voted 4-1 not to rehire. McGlone plans a Superior Court suit for reinstatement back pay and legal costs. The panel found 132 of 10 charges proven, including leaving class unattended and skipping functions. The miniskirt charge was not proven. one board member noted her teaching ability was not a major concern.
An advertisement lists a range of sale furniture including a triple dresser, high chest, headboard, nightstand, and various living room items. It features prices in the mid to high hundreds, mentions olive herringbone nylon fabric, teak, wool fabrics, and designer names such as Milo Baughman and Paul Tuttle, with notes of prior sale and limited quantities.
Frank Bros celebrates 37th anniversary with discounts on modern seating and lighting. Womb chair and diamond chair styles featured with prices cut from 199.95 to 587.95, floor lamps and other lighting up to 60 percent off. Custom modern suspension furniture from Denmark offered with installation included. Standard bed sizes and profiles discounted as part of the sale.
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