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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1961

Page

2

Battle of Giants in Southern California Gas War

The Edison Co battles Pacific Lighting over a new gas supply and a 600 mile cross border Mexico pipeline funded by Tennessee Gas Transportation and Edison. The dispute, tied to smog rules and winter gas shortages, could raise consumer rates and reshape energy sourcing for Los Angeles area homes and industry. Regulators study the case as California’s energy needs grow and imports rise.

California Edison Co Pacific Lighting Edison Pacific Lighting Corp Pacific Lighting Gas Company el Paso Natural Gas Trans-Western Texas New Mexico Wyoming The Mexico South Tennessee Gas Transportation Federal Power Commission State Public Utilities Commission Long Beach L. A.C

Demoted pupil confesses to fatal school stabbing

In Chicago a 14 year old student admitted to stabbing grade school teacher Mrs Josephine Keane 45 at Lewis Chamberlin Elementary on the southwest side. He said the knife slipped when he tripped and later stabbed her multiple times after claiming the act was accidental.

Chicago UPS Arthur Lee Hester Josephine Keane Lewis-Champlin Arthur William L. Coesfeld

RFK Warns on Price Fixing and Government Role

Attorney General Robert F Kennedy told UPI editors that the Justice Department will crack down on price fixers, citing recent jail terms for seven electrical industry executives as a warning. He warned that civil penalties are no longer sufficient and criticized past leniency.

Washington UPI Robert F.kennedy American Society of Newspaper Editors Justice Department Kennedy

Peasants and Unions Back Castro, Pearson Says

Drew Pearson argues Cuban peasants and labor unions flocked to Castro as hunger and land reforms override democracy. He notes land is state owned but framed as ownership, harming revolt prospects. Miami residents wonder if Castro may strike refugees. Kennedy jokes about newspapers aiding crime hunts and mentions leftist leads.

Washington Castro Cuba Batista Freedom Kennedy Kkennedy John Bich

Castro Fault Lines Behind Cuba's Takeover

A dated feature outlines Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba, detailing militia growth and alleged Soviet advisement, the Batista army's role in his victory, and warnings of U.S. intervention. It notes the complex, cautious path to Havana and the chaotic aftermath.

Florida Miami Castro America Havana Cuba Batista Ume Fidel

Argentina and Brazil Back Kennedy Alliance in Latin Summit

Argentina and Brazil leaders Quadros and Frondizi issued a joint 700 word declaration in Uruguaiana praising Kennedy's Alliance for Progress and Western democratic ideals. They affirmed commitment to representative democracy and unity against extraterritorial interference in the hemisphere without naming communism.

Uruguaiana Brazil Argentina Kennedy Janio Quadros Arthuro Frondizi Latin America Western Hemisphere

Labor Dispute Forces S F Opera Closure

San Francisco labor quarrel with the American Guild of Musical Artists leaves the San Francisco Opera unable to schedule its 1961 season. Association president Robert Watt Miller said the board recommended a drastic move after a deadlock in talks over unemployment benefits and pay. Human Faine, AGMA executive secretary, rejected a final offer of five and a half percent.

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