18 Aug 1962
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1962
Page
1
San Bernardino National Forest remains under pressure from an ongoing sweep that has mapped more than 3000 acres of valuable watershed. The effort, described as continuing, centers on safeguarding vital water sources amid the broader search.
Geneva reports the US warning nuclear powers over fusion bombs if a policing ban on tests fails. New York notes a market rise led by motors and aerospace, yet trading slid for a second day. Los Angeles verdict finds four men accused of bilking patients with a fake cancer cure innocent.
In Como Italy police seized David Burgraf 20 in connection with the August 18 home invasion that severely beat 88 year old Herbert Schaff and his wife Jeanette. The report notes a tentative labor agreement in San Francisco area carpentry amid a separate strike situation.
Senate stockpile hearings abruptly adjourned after George M. Humphrey accused Democrats of backstabbing and attacking Eisenhower. Stuart Symington, chairing the Special Subcommittee, charged Humphrey with impugning the Senate’s motives. An ensuing exchange and a post hearing statement cited bias and disregard for committee members’ concerns.
Byron Gentey a former all pro football player and Pasadena city prosecutor was installed commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars CVEW He succeeds Robert Hansen of South St Paul Minn Mrs Merton Tice Mitchell SD was named national president of the VFW auxiliary The couple are the third husband wife pair to lead the VFW and its auxiliary Tice is a municipal judge who previously commanded the auxiliary in 1954 355
President Kennedy lands at Castle Air Force Base near Merced and tours Yosemite Valley by helicopter. He views El Capitan and Half Dome, greets tourists, and attends a private dinner at the Ahwahnee Hotel before a dramatic firefall event. The trip aligns with water and power resource themes amid California political tensions.
A federal district judge issued a five day temporary restraining order to halt an electricians strike at the Redstone Arsenal Huntsville Alabama that interrupted work on the moon exploration program. The order followed a hearing with lawyers for the National Labor Relations Board and the union.
Los Angeles coroner and a two expert team concluded Marilyn Monroe’s death on August 4 or 5 was a probable death by own action. They cited prior attempts, past calls for help, and lack of a farewell note as key factors in the ruling.
The Senate passed a space communications measure 66 to 11 creating a privately owned, government regulated satellite network to serve as relays for a global system. The plan, backed by administration and Republicans, must clear House action, with anti trust language added. Opponents warned of government space research payoffs to private monopoly. Kefauver Morse substitutes for government ownership were defeated.
Government reports show higher radioactive iodine levels at two western monitoring sites after recent U.S. tests in Nevada. Milk samples at Salt Lake City station averaged 54 micromicrocuries per liter, while Laramie Wyoming hit 0.370. Months earlier readings were 10 and 20 respectively. The Federal Radiation Council sets 100 micromicrocuries per liter per day as a safe threshold.
Sherri Finkbine, Arizona housewife, cried as Sweden's health board approved her elective abortion amid fear for a deformed child caused by thalidomide exposure. She plans to return to Phoenix with her husband and four healthy children, awaiting the procedure next week.
Pasadena faced rising pollution levels as ozone readings reached 48 at 12 40 pm signaling a near smog alert amid intense heat. By 3 36 pm the reading fell to 14 while Azusa reported 41 in a day of extreme temperatures and eye irritation.
New York APH Marilyn Monroe left her estate valued at more than $500000 to relatives and friends. Aaron H. Frosch was named executor and trustee. A large portion may go to Lee Strasberg. A $100000 trust funds $5000 yearly for her mother and $2500 yearly for Mrs. Michael Chekhov. The trust also provides 25 percent of the remainder to Dr. Marianne Kris to advance psychiatry. Specific bequests include 10000 to Bernice Miracle.
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