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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1962
Page
1
Representatives from seven San Gabriel Valley cities appeared before the Board of Supervisors to protest a proposed consolidation plan for Los Angeles County fire departments. The briefing signals significant regional pushback and current county planning tensions.
Two unidentified inmates aged 19 and 20 climb a 40 foot incinerator chimney at Terminal Island federal prison and perch above Los Angeles harbor. They ignore orders, threaten to jump if a fire is started, drawing crowd reaction from fellow prisoners while prison psychiatrist Waren Raymond W. May calls it an attention tactic. The pair remain atop the stack after more than a day, as officials assess the incident.
Washington reports a Senate subcommittee warns Latin American action risks hindering the Alliance for Progress. Market gains push volumes to a near three week peak. Humphrey notes new nuclear weapon concerns spur efforts toward a pact. A rescue lifeguard saves a colleague after a pool suction incident.
Rep. Craig Hosmer of California charged the administration with brainwashing the public over a treaty to ban atomic testing. He attacked Newsleak operations and warned of a potential retreat from a seismic network plan, arguing that new scientific claims do not justify weakening the original proposal. He warned of a shift toward a neutral nations plan that abandons the seismic network in favor of national networks.
Mrs. Sherri Finkbine, a Phoenix mother of four, intends to obtain an abortion abroad after Arizona law restricts the procedure to life-threatening cases. The plan follows a failed Superior Court bid to obtain legal approval, with the couple citing a more favorable legal climate and medical opinions.
East Berlin tense as Russia warns it would shoot down a U S Army helicopter flying over the Soviet sector. The American mission vows to continue its flight in accordance with the four power agreement. Soviet fighter planes patrol Allied air corridors as Berlin officials clash over control and safety measures.
Seven county departments were urged to lead a joint effort to relieve traffic jams around Caltech's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena. JPL Director Br. William H. Pickering appealed for help as 2,000 cars daily congest the area, with construction of a new high school looming. County leaders directed agency heads to meet with Pasadena officials and report back promptly.
A local classified ad in Independent and Star-News says more than 20 calls came for renting a house, with two initial months’ rent paid. Mrs. James P. Devonshire of 3385 Greenhill Road reports fast results using the Independent and Star-News classified service. Call Sycamore 60311 or Zenith 2330 for ad placement from Valley areas.
Bulletin from Little Rock reports Orval E. Farthing, governor of Arkansas, declaring an apparent victory on the first night of the Democratic primary as he seeks an unprecedented fifth term. Farthing, who has not faced forcing campaign since his 1934 dislocation, emphasizes continued leadership.
A California poll shows statewide support for Proposition 25 to raise Senate seats from 40 to 50, but sharp regional divide with strong Southern backing and Northern opposition. The measure would add seats to Los Angeles County and several others while preserving current county divisions.
The Senate Finance Committee approved a sharp trimmed version of President Kennedy's tax revision bill potentially costing the Treasury about 750 million dollars yearly. Hearings to head off a quick tax cut begin next week. A special election in Habaduie approved incorporation of Antelope Valley with 1 078 to 535. Deputy Premier Mohan med Bosuliat of Algeria released hours after incident as Ben Bella seeks leadership. Argentina envoy workers begin walkout as wage protests rise amid costs and austerity.
George Pepperdine, founder of Pepperdine College, died yesterday afternoon at his Turn to page i, column 2 Los Angeles home. He built a private university and led it from its early days to nationwide recognition.
Ventura investigators report a stunt sequence for the TV series Ripwood led to a midair collision near Highway 118 20 miles southeast of Camarillo. Pilot Curtis Winters, 28, and other crew escaped injury as the Cessna 182 and a second plane collided at 5000 feet during a parachute jump scene.
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