21 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1961
Page
1
L A C says the nation should read Kennedy’s tough Cuba speech and save it. The editorial praises his forceful stance against Communist aggression, notes mixed public reaction, and urges continued backing for actions to keep the hemisphere free from Communist influence.
A Singapore magistrate relied on surgical evidence in a theft case. Tong Soh Hup admitted swallowing a stolen necklace during police sting. Surgeons confirmed the claim at the judge’s request as the case proceeded in Superior Court, Los Angeles County.
Washington notes a Senate voice vote broke a deadlock over President Kennedy's 294 million dollar bill to revive slumping areas. Conference talks yield a financing shift from regular appropriations to treasury advances, a point the House had resisted. Rep Brent Spence says the House yield followed Kennedy's backing of the Senate plan.
Dr R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregall left jail to start life imprisonment for the murder of Mrs Barbara Jean Finch. Finch, 43, was moved to Chino and will go to San Quentin after processing. Tregall was sent to Corona Women's Institution and expected to remain during confinement. Both were convicted of murder and conspiracy after three trials and announced appeals. Meanwhile Britain's Lord Home said foreign policy should stay steady as he criticized overuse of jet travel.
Two members of Duke Ellington's famed jazz band were ordered bound over for District Court trial in Las Vegas on charges of illegal possession of narcotics. Justice of the Peace My- was presiding.
In Long Beach expect considerable cloudiness tonight and Saturday with brief sprinkles possible at times. Temperatures show little change, with a high around 8. Mountain areas see variable high cloudiness today and lower coastal clouds with scattered sprinkles and windy conditions.
Hollywood sources say Gary Cooper is gravely ill from cancer and confined to his home after cobalt treatments. In another item, officials note Yuri Gagarin has been invited to open the Golden Wings air show at Timmins Porcupine Airport on July 15, with the invitation said to be directed to Moscow via diplomatic channels.
Saxophonist Paul Gonsalves and trumpeter William R. Nance, key figures in the Leavitt band, were ordered held for trial following charges connected to the case.
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