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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1960

Page

12

United States breaks off relations with Dominican Republic

The United States halted diplomatic ties with the Dominican Republic, following an OAS move urging severed relations with Rafael Trujillo's regime. Embassy staff redeployed, Vinton Chapin in Washington, and Sanctions and visa services under review as Washington seeks reform and Trujillo's downfall.

Washington UPI United States Dominican Republic Organization of American States OAS Rafael Trujillo Ciudad Trujillo U.S Vinton Chapin Henry Dearborn State Department Trujillo Eisenhower Congress Republic Cuba Sen. Allen Ellender Dla

Labor Chiefs Back Kennedy as AFL CIO Endorses Ticket

AFL CIO leaders urged 13.5 million members to back Kennedy and Johnson, with only A. Philip Randolph dissenting. The federation said Kennedy and Johnson would serve labor’s best interests, while Randolph cited insufficient difference between Kennedy and Nixon to endorse.

Washington UPI Afl-Cio John F. Kennedy Lyndon B. Johnson United States A. Philip Randolph Negra Sleeping Car Porters Union Kennedy Richard M. Nixon

Cantor Condition Found Satisfactory In AFL-CIO Action

Hollywood report states labor secretary James P Joadie Cantor deemed the AFL-CIO action at Cedars of Lebanon acceptable only for a hospital after a physical examination and personal preference. The six year old comedian and a small group of men connected to the AFL-CIO were among those listed as officials.

Hollywood UPS James P.joadie Cantor Mitchell Afl-Cio Cedars of Lebanon

WM in Tune With Times Takes Poll

A weatherman shifts from forecasting to responding to mail. WM CORT writes back after consulting neighbors, who dismiss the idea as a lousy trick.

WM Cort

Suspect Nabbed in San Pedro Cabby Slaying

A suspect in the July 10 slaying of San Pedro taxi driver James Allen, 19, was arrested in New Orleans for parole violation and returned to San Pedro. He was booked as the motive-related details link Paul Medevic, 22, who was shot in the back while driving the cab. The body was found near Paseo del Mar and Weymouth Ave, with the cab located about two and a half miles away.

San Pedro New Orleans California Youth Authority James Allen CYA Vocational Institution Tracy Paul Medevic Paseo del Mar Weymouth Ave

Nixon crowds in Atlanta show southern support

Vice President Richard Nixon drew massive crowds in Atlanta, with estimates over 200000 in the streets and 45000 in Hart Park. Police and Secret Service forced a motorcade move as supporters surged around his convertible, signaling strong southern backing amid campaign battles with Kennedy and Johnson forces. Related in Detroit Nixon-Kennedy clash over defense buildup and United States edge in military and science.

Reece Atlanta Secret Service H. T. Jenkins Hart Park Birmingham Washington Nixon Detroit UPI John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention White House United States

Four Die After Fishing Vessel Grounds Off Pennan

Aberdeen reports a 65 foot fishing vessel De yotion ran aground two miles east of Pennan in fog on Friday. Four crew members lost their lives in the wreck.

Aberdeen Scotland Pennan

Dodgers reject 1.8 million bid for Ho ward and five minor leaguers

Dodgers turn down a 1.8 million offer for Frank Ho ward and five minor league players. Page B1 notes Parson’s bid for justice of peace, listed on Page A-5.

Dodgers Frank Howard Parson Justice of Peace Page

House OKs Compromise Bill on Medical Care for Elderly

The House approved a compromise plan for medical care for those over 65 funded by limited federal grants and states. The measure, seen as progress toward broader coverage, would require means testing and take effect Oct 1 with gradual implementation. Debate centered on financing, with Kennedy backing Social Security expansion and Nixon favoring broader funding.

Washington UFI House Senate Everett Dirksen Pan Lyndon B Johnson Tex Conference Committee John F. Kennedy Richard M. Nixon ORF John W. McCormack Mass Kennedy White House Congress Nixon Eisenhower

New Hearing Possible on L B Loan Firm Seizure

Federal Judge Peirson M lull opened the door to a new hearing to examine merits of the four month old federal seizure in the Long Beach Federal Savings and Loan Association affair. An amendment to the complaint was allowed over objections as to the takeover and related charges against the Federal Home Loan Bank Board and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corp. The hearing may begin within a month with depositions from association officers and potential bond raise for Ault.

L.B Peirson M. Lull Long Beach Federal Savings &Loan Association Charles K. Chapman Asst Atty James RB. Dooley Weeks K Chapman Federal Homel Loan Bank Board Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corp Chapman Dooley Ray E. Dougherty Hall Association Ault

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