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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1961

Page

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Castro Attacks Kennedy in Cuban Radio Speech

Fidel Castro, in a four hour Havana broadcast, denounced the Kennedy administration as thugs and bullies, warned counter-revolutionaries must be shot, and claimed U.S. aggression threat led to a failed invasion. He contrasted U.S. actions with Cuba's stance and declared the world has been threatened by imperialism.

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Rebels overrun Lao capital area to hit three U.S. advisers

Reliable sources report rebel forces breached Vang Vieng near Vientiane and may have captured three U.S. Army advisers. Names were not immediately available as the Lao-Tian battle intensified last weekend.

Vietiane Laos Vang Vieng Vientiane

Invasion Echoes Nazi Comparisons Rise In Cuba

Fidel Castro frames the rebel invasion as a major defeat for imperialism and warns that U S aggression could trigger Latin American solidarity. He cites Pacific and Latin actions, urges resistance, and likens events to Pearl Harbor and Nazi blitz. The remarks include threat to protect ambassadors and leaders.

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Greta Andersen Stalls In Molokai Channel Attempt

Across the nation reports show Greta Andersen, the Danish born swimmer from Long Beach, California, struggling in the Molokai Channel attempt. After 34 hours she remains in the same position, hindered by strong swells and rain squalls as she fights sharks and exhaustion.

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WM Show's Gab Often Is No Gift

Weatherman notes the talkative announcer on the late show. The windy night viewing recalls a hypnotic delivery on sales pitches for new carts. The comment: a bit of gab helps if well wrapped up.

Weatherman

70 Mile Winds Lash Long Beach Boats

Heavy winds 65 to 70 mph lashed the Long Beach coast causing wrecks for small boats and prompting the evacuation of four men from the grounded Greek ship Dominator. Coast Guard reported 20 rescues, a desert sandstorm closed Highway Linear Palm Springs, and injuries and damage spread across Long Beach area with 12 acre grass fire, blown trees, and storefront damage.

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Winds Rip Midwest Invasion Fears In Paris Crisis

President de Gaulle uses dictatorial powers to defend Paris against feared Algerian paratrooper invasion. Rebels in Algeria reportedly delayed air assault as a 2,000 strong loyal force ringed the Elysee with civilians, police, and tanks. Weather and storms lash central regions, adding to national tension.

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Ydigoras Urges U S to Show Guts over Cuba Invasion

Guatemalan President Miguel Ydigoras calls the United States to act boldly and display guts in response to the Cuban invasion. He suggests a Teddy Roosevelt and Admiral Dewey inspired stance, urging a more decisive government posture.

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Licensing bill urged by television repair expose spurs law push

The Independent’s investigation of television repairs fuels renewed support for a state license law. Legislators in Sacramento credit reporter William Jones and the series for reviving the bill, with APAs backing certification to protect the public. Assemblyman William Grant urged citizens to contact authorities in support.

Independent Sacramento William Jones Assemblyman Willian Grant

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