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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1969

Page

3

Nixon Urges End of War and Major Vietnam Pullout

President Nixon urged ending the war and outlined planned troop withdrawals from Vietnam. He said 25,000 to be pulled out by mid-December with the overall ceiling reduced to 484,000 by Dec 15 while stressing that actual force levels remain near the cap. He cited progress in Saigon, negotiations in Paris, and the aim for a political settlement via free elections and international supervision.

Vietnam Saigon South Vietnam Nguyen Cao Ky Ky White House

Ky Report of Pullout Silenced in Saigon

In Saigon the U S military command barred the Armed Forces Radio and Television network from broadcasting Vice President Ky s claim that 40500 more American troops would be withdrawn from Vietnam A joint US South Vietnamese announcement on the troop pullout was expected Tuesday night News broadcasts in the war zone carried no Ky report while a Pentagon spokesman said the order would be explained when President Nixon made the official statement.

Saigon UPS U.S Armed Forces Radio and Television Network Vietnam Nguyen Cad Ky United States South Vietnam Nixon Saloon Post

Red Nation Travel Ban Is Retained

The United States will keep restrictions on travel by Americans to Red China, Cuba, North Korea, and North Vietnam for at least six more months. Secretary of State William Rogers announced after a department review. A court had nullified the department's power to prosecute travelers, but passports can still be revoked. The ban on travel to Red China was partially lifted in July for certain groups.

Washington Red China Cuba North Korea North Vietnam William Rogers State Department Department Congress Red Cross

Soviets Seek Bonn Pact to Ban Force

Foreign Minister Willy Brandt said the Soviet Union proposed talks with West Germany on a declaration renouncing the use of force. The note, handed to the West German Embassy in Moscow, replies to a July 3 memorandum and avoids polemics while stressing goodwill. Neither side has dropped core positions in the exchange.

Bon Germany Soviet Union West Germany Willy Brandt Brandt Andle Moscow Sorviet

Skipper of Evans Sentenced to Address Change Orders

McLemore, captain of the Evans, says he never saw a carrier message about maneuvers that would require changing station. Prosecution says the message was received and copied for the deck, but not placed on McLemore’s personal board. Ramsey and Rumsey corroborate the captain’s wake-up orders and failure to awaken.

Melemore Cmdr Robison Lappin Ryans Mclemore Evans Ramsey Rumsey

H-Weapon Test Shakes Las Vegas Area

A nuclear test near Beatty Nevada caused ground movement and shook Las Vegas hotel windows and casino signs. Residents reported tremors, and officials noted no radiation release. The blast may indicate a new thermonuclear device, with warnings to locals and miners about aftereffects.

Panchen Lama Escapes Prison in Red China

Tibetan sources report the Panchen Lama, second to the Dalai Lama, escaped a Chinese prison with Soviet help and sought refuge in a monastery in Outer Mongolia. He had been installed as a puppet head of Tibet after the Dalai Lama fled in 1959, later falling from favor and being imprisoned.

Delhi India Outer Mongolia Dalai Lama

Singer Tells of Money to Girl in Paternity Suit

In Sacramento, James Brown testified that a private investigator sent $2,500 to a Sacramento woman three months after she gave birth to a son the singer allegedly fathered. Brown said he helps youths with education and admitted receiving a call about the aid.

Sacramento UPS James Brown Brown Mary Florence Brown Miss Brown James T. Ford Derek Jones New York City Brows Paulette Jones San Francisco Burlingame Miss Jones

Turkish hijacked Viscount to Sofia halts in Bulgaria

A Turkish hijacker seized a British Viscount turboprop en route from Istanbul to Ankara and Samsun, landing in Sofia. The captain said the hijacker spoke with an Eastern accent and speculation pointed to a Turkish culprit, with no violence reported. Crew included co pilot Enver Kuchuk and hostesses Rezzan Yaman and Nermin Corma.

Klrsever Istanbul Istantul Ankara Samsun Sofia PNT Kirsever Enver Kuchuk Rezzan Yaman Nermin Corma Rirling Hawkins Rosano Manhemius Ely Nucho

State aide resigns for college position

Sacramento UPI Dort Clarkston deputy secretary of state since 1965 resigned Monday to become an assistant for administration to Chancellor Sidney W. Brossman of the California Community Colleges.

Sacramento UPI Dort Clarkston Sidney W. Brossman California Community Colleges

Supervisors Adjourn In Honor Of Publisher Herman Ridder

The Board of Supervisors adjourned after today’s regular meeting to honor Herman Ridder publisher of the Independent and Frers Telegram who died Monday. The memorial motion was presented by Warren Dorn in place of Supervisor Burton Chace who was recovering from surgery in a Long Beach hospital.

Herman II Ridder the Independent Frers Teleram Burton Chace Warren Dorn Chace Long Beach

Arraign Kidnap Suspect in Beverly Hills Case

A 23 year old merchant seaman was arraigned in Beverly Hills on a kidnaping charge involving Alan Ramn, son of TRW Inc. president. He pleaded not guilty, bail set at $25000, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept 19. Ramn was reportedly abducted at gunpoint after being taken from the Rains home.

Seaman Beverly Hills John J. Santen San Lorenzo Beverly Wills George Zucker Santen Santa Monica Mountains Alan Ramn TRW, Inc Tres

Congress Applauds Moon Voyagers in Joint Session

Senatorial reception for Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong Aldrin and Collins as Congress salutes their moon landing. The House and Senate approved a space medal while President Nixon backs Mars exploration. remarks praise national unity, scientific promise, and U S leadership in space.

Neil A. Armstrong Senate House Congress Edwin ¥. Aldrin Jr Michael Collins Aldrin Moon Nixon Mars

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