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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1967
Page
1
A 48-year-old Filipino farmer, Quirino Berje, remains atop a 60-foot coconut tree seven weeks after climbing it to escape threats he believes endanger his life. Neighbors and relatives have tried to coax him down, while newsmen failed to persuade him as he cites fear tied to his son's mysterious death.
General Motors announced 1968 models carry sticker prices about 110 higher than 1967, the second modest rise after Chrysler and Ford. The increase reflects costs for new safety features exhaust control devices and center seat belts while avoiding larger hikes seen by competitors.
More than 3,000 Negro and white marchers traversed Milwaukee's South Side in support of open housing. Alderman Dile Philips promised to push an open housing ordinance at Tuesday's City Council meeting, while City Attorney John J. Fleming warned a state law blocks local open housing ordinances. Dick Gregory led the crowd with clergy and civil rights activists from many states. The march followed weeks of daily demonstrations, with minor incidents including three arrests and a bottle thrown into the street. Father Groppi spoke at St. Boniface Church but did not march, citing a cold and exhaustion.
Dayton, Ohio a white detective is jailed pending charges in the fatal shooting of Robert Elwood Barbee a 41 year old Findlay resident. Barbee was shot twice in the back early Sunday as detectives Collier and Michael identified themselves and approached him outside a downtown restaurant after he got out of a car. Local civil rights leader called the shooting murder demanding an open hearing. Barbee formerly lived in Dayton and once led a West Dayton improvement program.
Defense Minister Moshe Dayan stated Israel would pursue peace talks with Arab states only if settlements are negotiated directly and based on permanent borders. He urged Arab nations to accept Israel’s cease-fire lines and warned Israel would not yield Old Jerusalem or other captured territories.
President Johnson led a memorial service for Carl Sandburg in front of the Lincoln Memorial attended by thousands. Johnson praised Sandburg and Lincoln as symbols of national aspiration while tributes came from Mark Van Doren Archibald MacLeish and others. The program featured folk songs spirituals and guitar numbers with Jessye Norman Singing Sergeants and Charley Byrd performing.
A UPI report says thirty South Korean fishermen, aboard the Samsu No. 301 and another vessel with six catchers, are feared dead after a storm south of the Aleutians. Coast Guard and Navy aircraft searched the area about 200 miles southwest of Adak as heavy seas hampered rescue efforts. A life raft was found. language barriers hindered information gathering.
Local classified notices list available services and sales options from a small business entity. The ad promotes offerings and contact details for potential customers seeking quick transactions and local support.
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