17 Aug 1960
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1960
Page
1
LA.C. A S reviews the Francis Powers espionage case as a Russian trial. It contrasts Soviet methods with American due process, detailing brain washing, lack of defense counsel, solitary confinement, prolonged interrogation, and staged confessions used for propaganda. The piece notes Eisenhower's acknowledged reconnaissance and Russian espionage cases, urging awareness of biased outcomes.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee迅 swiftly approved President Eisenhower’s request for 600 million dollars to launch a Latin American development program. The panel, voting 11 to 0, left details to be set later and to be revised by future legislation.
President Eisenhower played golf Tuesday afternoon at Burning Tree Club in Maryland. He will hold a news conference today as part of his schedule.
Air Force Captain Joseph Kittinger ascended to 103,300 feet above New Mexico in a gondola attached to a balloon, setting records for altitude and longest parachute jump. He free fell 17 miles at 450 mph, then opened a parachute after 4 minutes 38 seconds, landing with a swollen hand from a pressure glove issue. He called space beyond hostile and spoke of imagination conquering limits. He completed a 13 minute mission in good shape.
Henry J Kaiser announced in Honolulu on Tuesday that actor Eddie Albert has been named a Kaiser Industries vice president for special projects. Albert will keep his acting career in motion while serving Kaiser enterprises in an advisory capacity. In New York, Harold Gross, ex Teamsters Local 320 leader in Miami Fila, was retried and convicted again of income tax evasion, receiving three years in prison and a $50,000 bond, with term to start September 7 before Federal Judge Alexander Ricks.
Comedian Joe E Brown reportedly injured his shoulder during the opening night performance. The incident drew light crowd concern as he continued briefly before leaving the stage for treatment, with his condition described as a shoulder injury rather than a serious fracture.
Kaiser Industries Corp in Oakland reported consolidated net earnings for the six months ending June 30 of 2,213,000 dollars, down nearly 0 percent from the same period a year earlier. Earnings for the first six months of 1959 were 6,280,000 dollars, equating to 11 cents per common share versus 33 cents previously.
Montreal reports a 24 hour walkout by crew in sympathy with British seamen halted the Empress of France. The 20,400 ton liner tied up in Montreal was slated to sail for Liverpool at noon.
Forecast describes night cloud cover in Lew with areas of fog developing in the morning. Expect generally sunny skies in mountains and deserts with light winds. Local conditions suggest patchy fog tonight and Thursday morning, with improving visibility and mild temperatures across the vicinity.
Nadine La Pan, 26, of Buena Park, died at Orange County General Hospital after poliomyelitis admission on August 13. County health officer Dr Edward Lee Russell said her husband and their 18 month old daughter are not ill. Two other people, including a 10 month old boy, were admitted as suspected polio cases. investigations pending.
A vintage ad touts Girard's Wine Vinegar Dressing with a blend of eleven spices and Burgundian vinegar. It claims a unique tongue-tingling flavor not found in other dressings and urges readers to try Girard's today.
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