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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1969

Page

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Miss Bikini USA winner meets Princeton coed class

June Fletcher, 18, crowned Miss Bikini USA, wears orange black jumper at Princeton scene as first female students join Princeton College. Orientation begins for class of 73 with Pyne Hall renovations including modern furniture, new curtains, book shelves, fresh paint, waxed floors, and upgraded security systems.

June Fletcher U.S.A Princeton Fletcher Princeton Tigers Princeton College

Cuba Expels AP Correspondent Wheeler From Havana

The Cuban government expelled Fenton Wheeler the Associated Press Havana correspondent and gave him two hours to pack before departure. Castro’s government objected to Wheeler reporting and cited a deportation on suspicions tied to a Mexican embassy staffer accused of CIA spying. Wheeler and his wife planned to fly to Mexico City leaving Havana with only one non Communist newsman remaining.

Fenton Wheeler Associated Press Havana Fidel Castro Wheeler U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Foreign Ministry Mexico City Edward Kuri Agence France Presse Reuters Lavana

Young Wenham student completes 2029 mile Appalachian Trail hike

Jeffrey Hancock, a 17 year old high school senior from Wenham Massachusetts, completed a 2029 mile hike of the Appalachian Trail in 56 days from June 2 at Springer Mountain Georgia to Mt Katahdin Maine. He averaged 25 miles daily carrying a 50 pound pack and used five pairs of shoes. He cited learning to ask for help and the kindness of strangers as key lessons from the journey.

Jeffrey Hancock Wenham Mass Hancock Pennsylvania Virginia Springer Mountain Georgia Mt. Katahdin Maine

Greenfield ex-smokers face new weight gain after month

Greenfield Iowa residents who quit smoking as a town effort report weight gain despite health benefits. Douglas Devyault, among 453 participants, notes gaining 20 pounds even as cigarette coughs lessen. Merchants report a return to normal cigarette sales after an initial drop, with tourists curious about the anti smoking town.

Greenfield Iowa Douglas Devyault Devault

Navy Probes Fire in Carrier Lexington Boiler Room

The Navy investigated a blaze in two No 1 and No 2 boiler rooms aboard the Lexington in drydock at South Boston Navy Yard annex. The fire began from an electrical patch panel, damaged rooms, and caused heavy smoke. No serious injuries. foam suppression controlled the fire in about three hours.

Navy Lexington Boston UPS Navy Today South Boston Naval Shipyard No. 1 No. 2 Pensacola Fla Quincy Mass Pacific Jamestown Intrepid Quonset Point Naval Air Station

Hazardous devices target Israeli offices in three capitals

Explosive devices hit Israeli installations in Brussels Bonn and The Hague with four injured in Brussels. The Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine claims responsibility. A teenager detained in The Hague after a device exploded at an embassy residence.

Brussels Bonn Magia Popular Front For the Liberation of Palestine Bei- Nit Popular Front Sane Trans Worls Airlines Darmseus el AL Bad Godesberg Hague

L A Deputy Held After Wife Slain in Café

Los Angeles County deputy sheriff Gilbert E. McMullen, 52, was held for murder investigation after his wife Shirley McMullen, 38, was shot to death in a Canoga Park café where the family sat with two children. Witnesses say McMullen handed a pistol to a hostess, returned to his seat, and was restrained by patrons after attempting to flee as responders arrived.

Los Angeles Gilbert E. McMullen Penny Grier Shirley McMullen

Hijacker takes 95 to Havana amid U S tensions

A dark skinned gunman on an Eastern Airlines flight from New York to San Juan forced the jet to Havana after boarding the cockpit with a pistol. He spoke English and Spanish, claimed a coming U S upheaval, and then left the aircraft at Jose Marti port. Passengers then continued to Miami and on to San Juan.

Miame United States Cuba Eastern Airlines New York San Juan San Salvador John A. Themim James MM. Hangle Havana Jose Martissit Miami Puerto Rico Air Force Quito Steward Afb Panama City Colombia Santiago de Cuba

Profit Venture Housewife Raises a Steer in Long Island

Levittown housewife Mickey DeLorenzo faced rising meal prices by raising a 400-pound steer at Eisenhower Park in Nassau County. Ed Collins provided the steer from Red Oak Town, and the plan measures the steer’s market value against the cost of raising it as part of a meat boycott.

Mickey DeLorenzo Levittown N.Y Long Island Mickey DeLarenio DeLorenzo Ed Collins Red Oak Nassau County Eisenhower Park

Classifieds fragment from Port Onge area edition

Fragmentary newspaper lines show classified listings and delivery notices for Port Onge and Long Beach areas, including carrier delivery references and section identifiers. The readable items mention dates, page numbers, and generic classified terms without full item details.

Port Onge Long Beach

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