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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1963
Page
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Thousands of Castro foes rioted after a rally by members described as students visiting Cuba. Eight arrests were made for disorderly conduct to felonious assault. The clashes spread across Times Square and required mounted police to deploy protective gear. One officer called it the worst fight seen in the area. Page 4.
Report notes ongoing push to ratify the nuclear test ban treaty as leaders address renewal today. Rockefeller hints at a 1964 presidential bid while weighing Goldwater over Kennedy for clear free enterprise alignment. Grum...
A Sunday school lesson at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham was interrupted by a bombing that killed four Black children and wounded many others. Debris and shattered glass tell of the chaos as police, firemen, and journalists swarm the blast site. Witnesses recall seeing stained glass frame and bloodstains while linking the attack to a broader act of hate. The victim’s family reflects on the lesson cut short and the impact on their community.
Dr. James Berbos reported the Fischer quintuplets were doing very well after birth at St. Luke's Hospital. The four girls and a boy, born about two months premature, are fed via tiny tubes and showed increased activity while nurses monitor their progress. The parents, Mrs. Fischer and Mr. Fischer, attended Mass as priests prayed for the family.
ABERDEEN 8.0 HM Andy Fischer father of quintuplets said his biggest problem is his four Marys. The Fischer children baptized Mary Saturday with James Andrew among them. He told reporters at St Luke's Hospital they will name all four girls with Mary as first or middle name. He described surprise at the birth and noted his wife is resting after dinner.
Five ralts for a 62 Thunderbird were listed in an Independent and Star News classified ad. Max Shull of Temple City reports details include contact options at Sycamore 60321 or Zenith 2330 for placing a classified ad.
Citywide violence follows the bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham. Four girls die in Sunday school as guards, state police, and federal forces flood the city to quell riots and protect residents.
Washington report notes Senate debates over the limited nuclear test ban treaty face a major hurdle as lawmakers speak at length. Majority Leader Mansfield says time is needed for remarks and potential late sessions, with few votes solidified and ratification needing two thirds. The first week produced shifts for only four senators, while Russell's opposition may widen the anti camp.
Senator Karl Mundt voiced disgust at a government education publication titled A Guide to Propaganda Instructional Materials. He argued the welfare clause was not meant to promote such books and criticized a $321.85 contract for the manual compiled from Library of Congress cards. Mundt noted the volume lists prerequisites like 20/20 vision and glasses. A spokesman said the catalog was prepared by a reputable New York educational nonprofit with a government grant.
A fragmented report notes calls from New York and other senators for a congressional inquiry into the Viet Nam situation. Javits cautions backing the President while urging careful action, citing dangerous shifts in U S attitudes. The piece references televised remarks and ongoing debates over policy and possible withdrawal.
The piece reports on anti Yank ee slogans stirring tension amid protests and formal statements. It cites a Senate resolution by 22 senators urging a pause or reversal of military and economic aid, referencing political divisions and public sentiment shaping the discourse.
Amid planned student demonstrations in Saigon, tensions remain high as police find pamphlets calling Yank ee Go Home. North Vietnam blames the United States for the South Viet Nam crisis and says withdrawal of American forces is the only solution. In West Covina Trujillo, 22, was shot in the left calf by Officer Ariel Erwin after refusing commands. he was taken to a local hospital. A hospital report notes suspicion of marijuana possession linked to Buddhists crackdown in Los Angeles County.
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