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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1961

Page

2

Soviets Yield OK Laos Cease Fire

A report cites Moscow talks with Gromyko and a near cease fire in Laos. Washington said it would create a full fledged American military advisory mission in Laos to stiffen the royalist defense, while Moscow warned against delaying the truce. British officials noted timing concerns and Russia’s acceptance of Geneva and Mayalias for a 14 nation parley.

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Court Edits Gleason Show After Court Ruling

In New York UPI reports a court injunction blocked airing portions of Jackie Gleason's TV comedy Million Dollar Incident. Justice William C Hecht Jr ordered CBS not to televise any segment featuring George Durgom or his characterization, with technicians adding a blip sound instead.

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Advisers Prepare to Go to Front in Laos

UPI report from Vientiane notes Brig. Gen. Andrew J Boyle leads about 300 U.S. advisers in khaki, ready to join front-line combat zones to train Royal Lao Army in tactics and use of U.S. weapons while insisting they will not fight. Officials say the move expands advisory duties and may involve training under combat conditions. Three Air America crewmen rescued after a helicopter crash near Meo fighting area, with uninjured crewmen not identified.

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Accolades for the Independent Press-Telegram

Fort Worth era item lauds Mead's Store for Men in Long Beach over four decades of growth. Steve Brody, public relations director, cites brands like Hart Schaffner Marx Petravelli Cal Le Capri and Nunn Bush as key factors. Advertising said to drive coverage and confidence in the men’s apparel label.

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Ford Plant Closes for Week Amid Executives Layoffs

Detroit report says Ford Motor Co announced temporary plant shutdowns starting Monday for a week. About 2,600 workers across 12 plants will be idle, most in the Detroit area, with 1,600 employed locally affected by the recall and layoffs.

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