02 Feb 1961
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1961
Page
1
A Los Angeles column argues bankruptcy is rising mainly from individual wage earners rather than business failures. It criticizes easy credit and lax lending, noting typical debtors earn 75 to 125 dollars weekly, owe thousands, and rely on collection agencies. The piece urges stricter credit checks and questions Kennedy era policy.
Adlai E. Stevenson was warmly welcomed by members of the United Nations Security Council marking his diplomatic debut as U S ambassador. He urged nations to begin with peace and pledged opposition to Russia’s attempts to undermine the UN, expressing hope for unity under the new U S administration.
SACRAMENTO AP Cal step toward a wide water delivery system with a $400 million San Luis Dam and Reservoirs project near Los Banos Merced County. The initial contract funds pre construction surveys and design studies. Gov Brown signed for the state calling it a sign of vigor in Kennedy era reforms.
Fugitive ex California liquor official William G. Bonelli living in Mexico City was indicted by a federal grand jury in Los Angeles for income tax evasion for 1952 and 1953. He allegedly failed to report over $102,000 and evaded more than $60,000 in taxes. Bonelli faces extradition issues but the indictment was pursued to avoid statutes of limitation.
Fragmentary OCR from a Long Beach area notice dated 1949 references a decree and delivery matter. Key entities include Los Angeles and Ninth Year, with numbers 275 and 33.00, but readable details are limited and the full action remains unclear.
Fidel Castro opponents across Cuba and abroad plan a coalition government in exile to challenge Castro, citing Kennedy's call for democracy. Six Americans jailed 30 years in Havana Cabana prison for alleged crimes against the state, with defense plans to appeal. Names include Donala I Green, Ronald L Schmidt, George R Beck, Tommy L Baker, James R Bean, Alfred C Gibson.
Coastal area reports mostly sunny skies with variable cloudiness. Winds shift from light to west northwest by afternoon, with warmer temperatures and low clouds or fog at night and morning. Sunrise 6 30, sunset 8 15, tides in expected ranges. broad regional notes reference Santa Barbara and Victorville in the nation.
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