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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1961

Page

2

Textbook Bill Clears Assembly in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO UPSONY A bus to permit a choice of textbook for elementary students cleared the Assembly after its author urged for the best education possible. Gordon Winton Jr. of Merced led the bill which moves to the Senate for further hearings on a 62 11 vote. The measure would allow the State Board of Education to adopt multiple books per subject including state written texts and others from private publishers. Critics warned it could cost millions and benefit publishers outside the state.

Sacramento UPSY Assembly Gordon Winton Jr Dmerced Senate Ton Winton State Board of Education Edwin L. D

Governor Signs Emergency Measures Amid Red Alerts

The Day in Sacramento reports emergency sirens activated during a statewide alert as lawmakers discuss funding for veterans, fish and game laws, and public safety. The briefing touches on special bills, driver and nurse protections, and potential changes to state taxes and public education references.

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Hospital Bill Fails by Vote in California Assembly

SACRAMENTO A 2 A bill requiring hospitals to bargain with their employees failed by one vote in the Assembly Ways and Means Committee. Eleven members backed the measure and six opposed, short of the 12 votes needed. Chairman Jesse McUnruh said the panel would vote again Monday.

Sacramento Assembly Ways and Means Charles Wilson Dlos Angeles Jesse McUnruh D-Los Angles

L B Voters Ballot on 2 School Posts

Voters in Long Beach consider two school board posts with candidates Marvin R. Allen Silas E. Dach and Rev. N J Kirkpatrick. Allen, a 1959 candidate and Douglas Aircraft inspector, seeks board changes to involve parents and youth and proposes ground atom bomb shelters. Dach, also a 1959 candidate, highlights academic emphasis and suited term limits. Kirkpatrick, a 1955 candidate and church pastor, notes four of his children passed through local schools.

Marvin R. Allen Charlemagne Ave Douglas Aircraft Bellflower Silas E. Dach Bennett Ave N. J. Kirkpatrick D.D Lewis Ave New Hope Baptist Church

Troop Hike Overseas Plans Stir Public Debate

A discussion of overseas troop hikes, anti guerrilla training plans, and Nike Zeus anti missile program figures amid calls to maintain readiness. Local election details describe board duties, polling places, and expected late results as voters decide school district leadership and budgets.

Scott J, Mighell Volk St George F. Reinhard Nixon St Lakewood Advo i Cates Reinhard Texaco Francis Laufenberg LBUSD Bernadine Flick

Two Thunderbirds Die in Desert Air Crash

LAS VEGAS two Air Force Thunderbird flyers were killed when their F100F Super Sabre crashed into Thunder bird Lake about 60 miles north of Las Vegas. Maj Robert Fitzgerald 38 of New York City and Capt George Nial of Fort Lauderdale Fla were not in the diamond formation and were learning maneuvers off to the side. Fitzgerald had recently become commander of the squadron and logged over 5000 hours. The squadron mourned in a hangar as they bid farewell to the fallen aviators.

Las Vegas Air Force Here

Lilienthal Named to State Public Health Board

Sacramento Gov Brown's office announced the appointment of Mrs Ernest R Lilienthal of San Francisco to the State Board of Public Health.

Sacramento Gov. Brown Ernest R. Lilienthal San Francisco State Board of Public Health

Havana Hazardous Device Wrecks Major Cuban Store

In Havana a bomb blast at El Encanto, Cuba’s large department store, injured two and shattered ground floor windows while nearby El Epoca and El Flogar also sustained damage. The store, valued at over 10 million dollars, sits in a busy shopping district near other nationalist firms.

Havana Cuba Shortly la Epoca EL. Incanto el Flogar Miami Fla el Encanto Humberto Solis

Douglas Plans New Jet DC8F cargo passenger aircraft

Douglas outlines a new DC8F jet combining cargo and passenger space. It consolidates operations from Santa Monica to Long Beach this month. The aircraft carries up to 52,000 pounds of freight in front cabin space and 54 passengers behind the wings. Freight uses a 12 foot wide door and mechanized pallet loading with roller guides. The full payload with passengers reaches 62,610 pounds. max takeoff weight is 310,000 pounds. Power comes from Pratt and Whitney turbofan engines with a cruise speed over 575 mph and a 7000 mile range.

Congo Rival Factions Agree To Face To Face Talks

Leopoldville and Stanleyville factions move toward direct negotiations to end Lumumba split. Gizenga accepts talks and aims to lay groundwork for reconvening parliament. Kamitatu, ally of Gizenga, says Stanleyville favors frank talks, not intrigue.

Leopoldville, the Congo Congo Patrice Lumuriha Jean Bolikango Leopoldville Antoine Gizenga Bundoki Joseph Mobutu Lumumba Bists Gizenga Cleophas Kamitatu Stanleyville Kamitatu

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