25 May 1963
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1963
Page
1
The report surveys global and national events as Allied forces regroup in the Far East and Soviet leadership questions surface. U S and British officials discuss India’s security against potential Red Chinese aggression while California and other states face voter turnout and council district concerns. A retired Brink’s messenger is jailed after a $70,000 heist with some recovered.
US Agriculture Department reported very large new sugar commitments from foreign suppliers and existing stock, signaling a likely end to the prior price surge. Under Secretary Charles S. Murphy said the market faces ample supply and a possible bubble burst as imports rise and hoarding concerns trigger investigations by Senate and House committees into sugar pricing and profiteering.
Moscow reports Premier Khrushchev accepted Fidel Castro's invitation for a friendly visit to Cuba. The two leaders issued a joint communique affirming Cuba's defense against U.S. attack, pledging more military and economic aid, higher sugar prices, and continued peaceful coexistence while sparring over China and urging UN decolonization steps.
In Pretoria a barber recalls Winston Churchill owing one shilling sixpence from 1899 after a shave and haircut. C B Welgemoed, who bought the shop, said Churchill promised to pay tomorrow, joking he would welcome a receipt if the debt is settled.
Governor Edmund G. Brown challenged Republican leaders after a tense meeting, threatening opposition and accusing them of trying to blackmail tax increases. Brown's position followed Democratic Assembly wins on a revenue measure and a transit bill veto showdown, shaping statewide fiscal policy.
In Sacramento Assembly committee hearings Parker clashed with leaders while opposing a bill expanding public lewd conduct penalties. He and police chief William Parker sparred as the panel considered widening enforcement against homosexually themed activity. The committee moved the Conrad bill to decision next week, with Hollywood chamber officials urging a broader reform to curb perceived sexual menace.
Mrs John F Kennedy and her two children flew by helicopter to Camp David in the Catoctin Mountains Maryland for a weekend retreat. The President attended a White House Correspondents Dinner last night and was expected to join his family this weekend.
In Birmingham, a federal judge ordered Gov. George Wallace to appear June 3 to explain why he should not be barred by injunction from blocking the enrollment of Vivian Malone and David McGlathery at the University of Alabama. The Justice Department seeks to enforce federal court orders on school integration.
An American Everest expedition asks for an emergency helicopter to airlift two climbers from 28,000 feet after frostbitten toes during a bitter descent. Norman Dyhrenfurth reports Barry Bishop of Washington and William Unsold of Corvallis suffered frostbite while unprotected at high altitude near Namche Bazaar. Bishоп planned the usual south route. two other climbers, Hornbein and Jerstad, completed the ascent by west ridge.
Los Angeles Superior Judge David Coleman praised jurors for close attention as the panel began deliberations after a day of instructions. The jurors, weighing membership in the Black Muslim cult, were told that reasonable doubt must exist to convict and that certain acts could be charged as crimes if resisted or obstructed by officials. Deliberations resume at 10:00 am with jurors and deputies stationed inside the courthouse.
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