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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1961

Page

16

Gagarin's Space Flight Sparks Moscow Veneration

Khrushchev led a grand homecoming for Yuri Gagarin after the 108 minute orbital flight, praising the cosmonaut as hero of the Soviet Union. Crowds filled Moscow as Gagarin saluted, thanked the party, and pledged future space work under Communist leadership.

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Moscow to answer Laos cease fire plan in three days

U S officials say evidence Moscow may reply to Britain backed cease fire plan for Laos within three days aligning with Prince Souvanna Phouma's arrival. Thompson to press Soviet acceptance while Washington warns against prolonged delay and vows no participation in talks while fighting continues.

Washington U.S Moscow Laos Kennedy Souvanna Phowma Llewellyn Thompson Soviet Union United States Thompson Ment Andrei Gromylka Mikhail Menshikov Britain Pathet Lagareeg China Red Chinese Southeast

U N debate on Angola expected at the United Nations

The General Assembly received an Asian African demand for an immediate inquiry into conditions in Portuguese Angola. A 22 nation sponsored resolution aims for a full debate next week despite Portugal’s protest that the UN has no jurisdiction. Portugal previously boycotted debates as Salazar faced domestic opposition.

United Nations N.Y U. N. General Assembly Angola Portugal Vasco Viera Garin Boycot Partieurse Antonio de Oliveira Salazar

U N Airlifts Indian Troops to Katanga Amid Tensions

U N aircraft begin moving 2,100 Indian troops from Dar es Salaam to Katanga's Kamina base, boosting Gurkha forces to over 3,000 as President Tshombe's government reacts. Earlier 1,400 were flown from Leopoldville. a three man probe returns with notes on Katangan clashes amid mercenary activity.

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Sight-seaing Beats Win Fare Inc

The California Public Utilities Commission authorized Southland Harbor Cruises to raise fares on a date after May 1. The company operates as an on-call sightseeing service serving Los Angeles harbor area.

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