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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1963

Page

3

Laos area tensions widen as U S considers troop options

In Laos area coverage the 7th Fleet patrols and 6th Fleet displays in the Gulf of Siam are noted while U S restraint remains. Officials say no new fighting has been reported in 24 hours between Pathet Lao and Kong Le forces. Harriman travels to Paris seeking Geneva framework support for a neutral Laos, with possible Moscow talks undecided.

U.S Thailand Laos W. Averdl Harriman Paris Geneva Harriman Moscow Lincoln White State Department Commu Vnist Pathet Lao Kong le Plaines - Des Jarres

Americans Back From Cuba Tell of Prison Torture

Returning Cuban prisoners describe brutal treatment in Cuba including beatings and bayonet stabbings at the Isle of Pines. One survivor recalls grim meals and planned explosive ruin of the facility. Officials say thousands freed, with some refugees to be brought to the United States aboard a Pan American jet.

Cuba Donovan del Pino Fidel New Yorker Hej Cubs Staten Island Richard Alles Pecorsio Austin F. Young Ba ‘Ami Cece’ H Castro Batista John R. Gentile Cleveland Isle of Pint Gentile Isle of Pines

New State GOP Unit Formed Not Rightist

SACRAMENTO UPI Conservatives formed a new GOP volunteer group named United Republicans of California to revitalize the party in California. Former Pasadena Assemblyman Bruce Reagan led the effort insisting the group is not a splinter or right wing, aiming to endorse candidates before and after primaries and exclude non Republicans from leadership.

GOP Sacramento UPI Republican Party California United Republicans of California Pasadena Bruce Ve Reagan Assembly Charles 3. Conred Sherman Oaks Reagan United Republicans of

Mrs Kealer Funeral Set Wednesday

Mrs Bonnie Juanita Kealer 69 wife of City Councilman and former Mayor Raymon C Kealer will be honored at a private service at 1 pm Wednesday at DiNay Family Funeral Directors St Thomas of Canterbury Piscona Church officiating She died Sunday in a Pasadena hospital after a brief illness Born in Childress Texas she had lived in the Long Beach area since 1914 Recently staying with her daughter Mrs James K Galloway in Sierra Madre Survivors include daughter Mrs Eugene Loopyesko of West Los Angeles a sister Mrs John F Allen of Shellytown Texas and four grandchildren

Bonnie Juanita, Kealer James K.galloway Sierra Madre Eugene Loopyesko West Los Angeles John F. Allen Slot Shellytown Tex

Public urged to back anti smog device bill

Six medical scientific and lay leaders urged the public to support Senate Bill 325 requiring annual inspections of anti smog devices on all California motor vehicles. The measure would license garages, cap costs, and trigger a state hearing by the Senate Transportation Committee.

Senate Thomas M. Rees Los Angeles California Senate Transportation Committee Warren MiDorm Board of Supervisors

Four Cuban Prisoners Freed in U S Swap

The United States freed four Cubans previously held on charges tied to espionage and weapons, following a State Department request. Identified released include Roberto Santiesteban Casanova, Antonio Sueiro, and Jose Garcia Orellana, with Jose Gomez Abad and Elsa Gomez Abad listed as co-conspirators but not defendants. The case mirrors a 1962 exchange involving Powers and a Russian spy.

Fidel Castros Justice Department New York Roberto Santiesteban Casanova United Nations Antonio Sueiro Jose Garcia Orellana FBI Garcia Jose Gomez Abad Elsa United States State Department Franks Gary Powers Russia Frederick L. Pryor East Berlin Col Rudolf Abel Donovan

Cyclone Death Toll Rises in Bengal and Assam

Officials report the cyclone that struck northern Bengal and Assam Friday night has killed 30 people, with 22 more dying Sunday. The storm left about 22,000 homeless and injured, affecting Calcutta and regional areas amid mixed casualty reports from East Pakistan and local authorities.

Calcutta India LPD Bengal Assam Dacca Pakistan Kurtgram

Royal Wedding Fete At Windsor For Alexandra And Angus Ogilvy

A European royal and English kin celebrated in Windsor Castle with a gay reception Monday night for Princess Alexandra and Angus Ogilvy. Security protected about 9 million dollars in jewels. The couple, 26 and 34, will wed at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday in a ceremony steeped in royal tradition attended by over 70 royals.

Castle Fetes London Windsor Castle Alexandra Angus Ogilvy Speah Westminster Abbey

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