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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1961

Page

10

No Soap in Cuba Blame on Yankee Blockade

Havana reports shortages of soap and detergents blamed on a U S blockade. Government accuses demonstrators of exploiting the crisis while labor unions calling for action warn of worsening conditions.

Cuba Havana

Navy May Barter for Oil to Cut Dollar Outflow

The Navy plans a pilot barter of foreign oil for surplus farm goods to reduce dollar outflow. Bids start for 6.2 million barrels of oil valued at 11 to 13 million dollars, spanning the Eastern seaboard. If bidders use domestic sources only, payments may be in dollars rather than commodities.

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Dad Freed in Child's Death Dive

Rus sell Tongay, 44, who ordered his 4 year old daughter Kathy to jump from a high diving board, was released after six years in prison for manslaughter. He reportedly plans to enter a Trappist monastery in California after receiving time off for behavior.

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Diesel in Crash Fire at Proberta Site

Justee F May, 59, of Santa Clara, dies in a flaming cab after a collision between a cement truck and a three unit chamber rig south of Proberta on US Hey ANW. The fatal crash occurred Thursday morning, authorities said.

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