12 May 1962
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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1962
Page
1
Partly cloudy skies will raise the chance of rain tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures will range from 45 to 50 tonight with highs between 62 and 68 tomorrow. Afternoon winds around 15 to 20 miles per hour. Hayward readings note yesterday's high and low.
Statewide forecast shows variable cloudiness with cool temperatures across regions. Snow flurries possible over higher Sierra ridges with levels 4 000 to 6 000 feet. cool, windy conditions continue in Salinas Valley and Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph. Santa Clara and Livermore valleys expect highs near 70 with lows 40s. Monterey Bay warns small craft northwest winds 25 to 35 knots today, easing tonight.
A strong quake near Acapulco, possibly triggered by a volcano, killed two people and injured about 100 in Mexico City and surrounding areas. The tremor rattled 190 miles from the capital, damaged buildings, and sent guests fleeing hotels in nightwear. Authorities probe volcanic connection and report water surge and cracked ceilings.
Tide tables for Sunday May 13 list high and low water times, with references to sun and moon positions and sounding cues. The fragment mentions specific times and celestial notes, but lacks full context.
In Hot Springs Virginia President Kennedy and steelman Blough pursue a cooperative approach to bolster industry. A Treasury plan promises up to 1.25 billion in tax relief via liberalized depreciation rules as corporate leaders weigh the move amid doubts about deficit reduction and international payments.
The Matson freighter Hawaiian Educator collided with the tug William Marsh Inside Kabilul Harbor Maui Island, sinking the tug and leaving two crew missing. Coast Guard and Matson officials reported the tug had just finished turning the Educator around for sailing. Searchers included Coast Guard, police and civilians. no names released.
Sacramento sheriff's deputies tried to detonate 12 ounces of nitroglycerin buried in a field north of Sacramento but failed. They believed they had pinpointed the spot with help from suspects in Dallas who had hidden the explosive four months earlier. Authorities found acid bottles and mixing gear at the site and said the location was located using movie footage and travel to Dallas.
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The United States conducted two nuclear tests in the Pacific yesterday as part of the Dominic series. An underwater burst near Christmas Island yielded an explosion equivalent to less than 20,000 tons of TNT while an air burst followed from a B52 aircraft. Officials stressed no radioactive contamination is expected in fish or sea life. ASROC and SUBROC anti-submarine weapons were discussed as capable countermeasures with ranges up to eight miles, with ASROC already operational and arming of ships planned. The eastern Pacific site remained several hundred miles from land.
UPI reports Mike Wicks will lead Huddersfield in the rugby league cup final with four rabid fans in the stands. Mrs Kicks shows Huddersfield colors by dyeing her hair claret and gold. In Chicago a brewery run offers a stage for thirsty youths ages 10 to 21. Wisconsin notes confront a teen driving handhold incident as a 14 year old boy is ticketed for holding hands with his girlfriend in his car.
Cape Canaveral reports the May 19 orbital flight of astronaut Malcom Carpenter is delayed due to automatic control system troubles in the space capsule. The three orbit mission mirrors John Glenn's earlier flight while Carpenter's preparations continue in Boulder where his mother Florence Carpenter expresses pride and confidence.
Washington reports a resignation tied to the Estes scandal as Kennedy aides face investigations into grain storage and alleged favors. Holleman admitted receiving funds from Estes saying it was personal, while denials and slow probes spark further inquiries across government agencies and Congress.
Almanac entry recounts May 12 events across years including the Lindbergh baby case 1982 and Roosevelt signing the Agricultural Adjustment Act in 1938. Also notes George VI coronation in 1937 and Berlin blockade end in 1949. A Twain quote closes the thought for the day with humor about towns and fools.
A Senate hearing featured James T. Aubrey Jr. and CBS officials disputing a memo that used the phrase broads, bosoms and fun to imply injecting sex into Route 66. Aubrey said the words were misinterpreted and not a plan to raise ratings.
In a Texas inquiry, Esles admitted giving clothing gifts to several Agriculture Department officials. One official resigned, another was fired, and others face investigation. Holleman, named to the Labor Department last year after Kennedy took office, wrote to the President stating no true safeguards were in place.
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