25 Dec 1961
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1961
Page
1
Washington reports a plan to streamline mobilization by enlarging inactive guardsmen pools and drawing from them rather than assigning unfilled units. The outline targets Berlin crisis friction and promises faster, smoother callups across the guard.
Recipients of old age security may obtain eye examination and glasses under California medical care program. Consult Dr William Linden, Optometrist, National Optometric Association member, 352 I Colorado Boulevard Pasadena SY 6 6564.
Reported holiday period sees eight deaths across Southern California with 182 drunks arrested. A San Gabriel crash injured a 12 year old, while Pasadena and Arcadia police responded to multiple incidents including a fraternity gambling night at 929 N Oakland Ave where three men were booked.
Bangkok report details the first U S Peace Corps volunteers to Thailand. A group of 49 including three married couples will arrive January 22 with cards chips and $25 in cash. They will engage in education and public health revance programs and be taken to the police station for clearance.
New Orleans reports Arturo Frondizi arrived after private talks with President Kennedy that yielded a complete agreement on principles. The two leaders discussed Cuba policy, Latin American ministerial meetings, and economic ties with the United States, with plans for ongoing coordination and a Punta del Este meeting to decide on sanctions.
In Monrovia police chased seven motorcyclists fleeing north on Myrtle Avenue toward Foothill Boulevard. Arrests followed at Primrose and Oaks for evading arrest and obstructing an officer. others held for carrying concealed weapons and disturbing the peace after disturbance at the Aztec Hotel.
President Kennedy, unaware prior to the operation, had emergency surgery at St Mary's Hospital in Palm Beach to relieve throat and chest congestion. Dr Walter Newner led the 50 minute procedure begun at 3 43 pm EST. Doctors described the operation as successful, though the 73 year old elder Kennedy remains at risk due to prior stroke and partial paralysis. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy accompanied the family back to the hospital after the announcement.
Reported talks claim President Kennedy could protest to Premier Khrushchev over Communist interference with American traffic at the Berlin border. The disclosures tie to Walter Dowling, U.S. ambassador to West Germany, sending a protest to G attaché, while Berlin authorities arrest three individuals for obstructing officers amid border tensions.
William Wylie, veteran receiver, trustee and appraiser in bankruptcy for over 80 years, has been confined to Huntington Memorial Hospital in San Gabriel for five weeks and expects to return to his home in Los Angeles city.
A light earthquake shook Tokyo today causing no damage reports. No injuries or significant disruption were noted as residents braced for aftershocks and authorities monitored the area.
Marie Jose phine Patre, 72, arrived at a French jail after police accused her of stealing wallets. Authorities say her small hands enabled her to slip through openwork wicker baskets to lift items from shoppers.
Pope John XXIII appeared at his apartment window to wish Buon Natale to 10,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City yesterday.
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