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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1964

Page

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Jobs in the Future Highlight Vocational Paths Over College

The government bulletin Occupational Outlook Handbook profiles about 700 occupations and stresses college diplomas for higher pay, while noting growing job opportunities for non graduates. An Oklahoma City psychiatrist warns some youths aren’t ready for college, urging stronger vocational and technical training in high schools and colleges to prevent college bottlenecks.

Occupational Outlook Tulsa Tribune Oklahoma City L Mathis Mathis Long Beach Rotary Club Foundation City College Long Beach State College Long Beach LAC

Kuehel Seeks U S Help Against Dixie Abuses

Senator Kuchel urged Attorney General Kennedy to draft federal rules to shield defendants in state courts from harsh civil rights protest crackdowns. He cited Rev. Ashton Beyant Jones of San Gabriel jailed in Atlanta on a $20,000 bond after a church disturbance, asking if the civil rights bill would let federal intervention occur in such cases.

Washington Thomas He Kuchel Ralf South Robert Kennedy San Gabriel Calif Atlanta Kackel Felton Cousty Ashton Beyant Jones Jones First Baptist Church Atlantz Kochel

Senate Passes Tax Cut Amid Bipartisan Support

The Senate approved a tax cut with 56 Democrats and 21 Republicans backing it, while 11 Democrats and 10 Republicans opposed. Goldwater and Smith split, with Goldwater opposing amid deficit spending and Smith endorsing Democratic opponents. Senate leadership signaled later conference talks, and amendments on wartime levies and stock options were rejected.

Tome Senate Barry]Goldwater Anz Margaret Chase Smith Maine Goldwater Smith Albert Gore D-r. Tenn John J. McClellan McClellan

Widow Survivescoma After Husband's Apparent Suicide

A 47 year old San Francisco widow awoke from a three month coma despite unclear causes. Her husband, Army Col Thomas J. Grant Jr, died from carbon monoxide exposure in the same residence. A coroner ruled the death a suicide following lung cancer surgery. Florence Grant remains bedridden and unable to recall events surrounding her husband’s death or the coma. Police closed the case as unsolved with no answers forthcoming.

San Francisco Florence Grant Army 14 Thomas J. Grant Jr Army Letterman General Hospital Edward Magle Huegle

New York robbers get 40 year terms in bank guard killing

The mastermind of a two man bare robbery gang that killed a guard was sentenced to 40 years in New York. The trigger man and a confederate drew life terms while the death penalty was not sought. Also noted is a separate elevator incident involving Lanrette Shiller at a Brooklyn bank building.

New York Bobby Randall Wilcoxson John Dillinger Peter C. Curry Jr Wilcoxson Alfred F.’ Nussbaum Garg Henry Kress Lafayette National Bank Brooklyn Lanrette Shiller Oxsha Education Association City National Bank

Tax cut bill moves through Senate amid wide amendments

The Senate approved a broad tax cut after a week of debate and more than 40 amendments. The measure lowers personal rates from 90 to 70 percent to 14 percent for withholding, reducing corporate rates from 52 to 48 percent and lifting about 1.5 million people from the tax rolls. California’s senators Clair Engle and Thomas H. Kochel voted yes.

Sen John J. Sparkman Dala Russell B. Long D-La House Senate Washington California Clair Engle Thomas H. Kochel

Civil rights bill action stalls as debate lingers

House votes on the key enforcement section amid razor-thin margins as Southern opponents resist curbs on debate. McCulloch warns his stance hinges on the Harris amendment while Meader and Whitener proposals fail, leaving civil-rights forces to push a presidential authorization for fund withholding.

House William M. McCulloch Ohio Harris Harrie George Meader R-Mich Basil Whitener Hale Boges

Local Public Notice From Long Beach Adjudication

A dated public notice from Long Beach area announces adjudication by the lower court in Los Angeles County. The document lists a decree number and references delivery by mail and carrier service, with unclear party names and financial details due to OCR issues.

Unruh Sees Tough Fight Over Housing Act

Palo Alto scene as UI Assembly Speaker Jesse Unruh forecasts a tough fight over the Rumford housing act. Opponents are gathering signatures to put an initiative on next November’s ballot to nullify the act, which bans housing discrimination. Unruh says the struggle will be driven by emotion and fear, harming California’s national standing. Assemblyman Byron Rumford may run for Senate seat held by Clair Engle. Unruh also notes Mosk, Cranston and Roosevelt likely to contest the nomination.

Palo Alto Ui—Assembly Jesse Unruh Rumford Unruh Unrais Byron Romford Berkeley United States Senate Clair Engle Atty Stanley Mosk Alan Cranston James Roosevelt

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