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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1963

Page

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Engle Keeps Them Guessing in California Politics

Sen. Engle's on again off again plan fuels pressure for a retirement or reelection run as party voters prepare for the sixth month primaries. Polls show Engle leading GOP hopefuls, while rumors swirled of possible appointments or a resignation to safeguard party gains.

Sen. Engle Senate Engle GOP Christopher Shell Cranston Mosk Yorty Gov. Brown Sen Brown Atty Gen. Mosk Alan Cranston Hale Champion

70,000 Pass Red Wall Some Revile Guards

West Berliners after a border passage denounce East German guards as murderers while a crowd of about 70,000 uses Christmas passes to visit relatives in East Berlin. The night’s shooting at the wall shocks residents who fear renewed tension and restrictions.

Red Wall Berm Berlin East Berlin The Wall Robert C. Burns Alexander Graham Bell Kalamazoo Mich Burns Bell Brantford Ont

U S Sues Blue Chip Monopoly Over Stamp Market

The Justice Department charges Blue Chip monopolized the stamp business by selling stamps at cost, controlling about 71 percent of California’s 1962 market and issuing 23 billion stamps in Los Angeles. The complaint seeks divestiture, end to exclusive terms, and permission for retailers to use competing stamps.

Justice Department Blue Chip California Los Angeles Sperry & Hutchinson ‘Company Green Stamps

Ex-DMV Director Testifies in Hollywood Park Betting Probe

A 1960 tip led to a two week Highway Patrol probe of Genser. Mark Benson found Genser betting at the $50 window at Hollywood Park and reported to McCarthy. Genser told authorities he does not drink or gamble beyond horses and has only his wife and himself.

Genser Hollywood Park California Mark Benson McCarthy Benson

New Car Sales in 1963 Shatter Yearly Record

Detroit Ward's Automotive Reports cites 1963 total of about 7.5 million new car sales from Jan 1 to Dec 20, surpassing 1955 record. Domestic autos account for 7,127,000 and imports 373,000. Fourth quarter sales expected near two million.

Detroit Ward J. Ward

Museum Looted in Brussels Jewels Worth 1 Million Francs

UK jewels valued at one million francs were stolen from the Belgian Royal Museum of Art and History, police said on Thursday in Brussels. The theft targets a high profile museum, with investigators examining security footage and assessing the motive and suspects.

Brussels Belgium Royal Museum of Art and History

Independent metal scene sparks cross border buzz

An unsigned report highlights regional metal bands led by Sanday and Siete Ek, with showings along Cant Eos Ensagai and nearby beaches. The piece notes performances in Los Angeles courts, mentioning Devres and a California venue, while citing local press and fan engagement.

Sanday Brad Ay Calif Kerraeasea Ae Court Los Angeles Devres No

LBI Picks a Postal Aide in Johnson Administration

President Johnson nominates Tyler Abell to be assistant postmaster general in charge of facilities. Abell, a Washington lawyer and Post Office Department insider since 1961, is married to the White House social secretary. The report also notes Truman praise for Kennedy and other society notices from Washington and France.

Tyler Abell White House Johnson Abel Post Office Department Abell Washington, D.C Harry S. Truman New York Kennedy Truman Washington James A. Farley

Ike Gave His Blessing to Stassen Too

Former Minnesota Governor Stassen, in Philadelphia, said Eisenhower urged a wide Republican field and asked him to consider running for the presidential nomination next year. Stassen noted Eisenhower would not name a favorite and mentioned Scranton and Lodge as other possible entrants.

Ike Stassen Philadelphia Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Dwight D. Eisehower Eisenhower Republicn Party Gev William W.scranton Pennsylvania Henry Cabot Lodge South Viet Nam

If No One Plays That Musical Instrument Any More Sell It

An inexpensive Classified Act launches to help sellers move unused instruments quickly to cash buyers. The notice urges sellers to act now to convert idle musical gear into money through a rapid marketplace.

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