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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1962

Page

5

World Around Argentina Braces for 48 Hour Strike

Argentina prepares for a 48 hour general strike starting at midnight with over two million workers called by the Argentine Labor Confederation to protest costs and austerity. Violence flared as bomb attacks hit privately run buses and authorities warned of political crackdowns.

Argentina Buenos Aires Upi Cvmner-Drivers Association Xmert 62-Cnion Argentine Labor Confederation Janusy

TV Stunt Planes Hit 3 Chute

Ventura report says three stunt planes collided during a TV sequence for Ripcord at 5000 feet. Parachutes deployed for Lyle Camerson, Howard Curtis, and Cliff Winters, with Camerson and Curtis surviving. Winters suffered cockpit exit issues but also parachuted safely before the debris field near USLIS. Cameraman Donald Stratman was not involved.

Ventura Earth Lyle Camérson Buens Park Howard Curtis Cliff Winters Riverside Uslis Donald Stratman van Nuys

Probe Arson in 3 Sierra Area Fires

Underworld figure Alfred C. Sica faced trial on three counts of bookmaking after a judge overruled objections and admitted photostats as evidence. He was arraigned in Superior Court August 14 following a November raid on his Hollywood home and a police listening device at his door.

Los Angeles CNS Alfred C (Fred) Sica Edmund W. Cocke Sica Hollywood Hore

Adlai to Visit Spain and a Free Evidence Issue

Adlai E. Stevenson arrives in Madrid for a vacation as UPI reports he was found innocent by a jury. The case centered on police seizure of markers as evidence during the arrest, with Judge Travenes ruling the markers inadmissible and releasing the suspect to Hawaii. Firefighters cleared four Sierra foothill fires in central California after suspicions of arson, with three blazes in Tulare County near Springville likely set. About 150 responders and two bombardiers fought the main blaze on Lamreau Mountain, threatening power lines serving Springville.

Nils Tra Fresno UPI California Division of Forestry Tulare County Springville Lamreau Mountain

Space Capsule Display Praised By Korean Leader

SEQUL Korea, President Park Chung Hee viewing the friendship seven space capsule praised United States efforts to share space secrets with the world. He cited Col John Glenn’s courage and U S openness as proof of science and democracy. More than ten thousand people viewed the display.

U.S Korea Chung Hee Park Outer Space Park John Glenn

Bracero Dispute Hits Mendota Cantaloupe Pickers

UP union charged Pilibos brothers cantaloupe operation with gravely over certifying braceros before a strike in Mendota California. Clive Knowles said he sent telegrams to labor agencies. firm says it cannot find enough qualified domestic or skilled workers to harvest ripe cantaloupes. About 40 acres of melons plowed under as strike persisted with workers replaced by domestic hires where possible.

Mendota Calif UPN Pilibos Brothers Clive Knowles United Packinghouse Workers of America Department of Employment U.S. Department of Labor Pilbos Steve Pilibos Knowles

Revenue Up 52 Percent From Gift Taxes

Champion state finance director reported a 52 percent rise in gift tax receipts for 1961-42, totaling 5.6 million versus 3.7 million the prior year. He attributed the increase to tighter tax enforcement under California's gift tax law requiring donors of gifts over 4,000 dollars to file with the state.

Sacramento Champion

Typhoon Nora Veers Toward Red China Mainland

Nora Perils Ching reports typhoon Nora veered from the large U.S. base at Okinawa and moved toward the Chinese mainland. Formosa Weather Bureau noted winds eased to 81 miles per hour from a peak near 86.

Taipei Formosa Okinawa

North Korea Accused of Armistice Violations

United Nations Command at Panmunjom charged North Korea with 91 violations of the Korean armistice from June 1 to July 20. Colonel Vincent F. Goodsell rejected three Communist charges and said three more will be investigated.

Panmunjom Korea UPI United Nations Command Vincent F. Goodsell UNC

Call as Expert in Classifica for a reliable serviceman

In Classifica guide readers are urged to use the Call as Expert option to locate a dependable serviceman. The notice stresses checking reliability and avoids profanity in inquiries.

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