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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1963

Page

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Anti Birch faction clash flares before California YR meet

On the eve of the California Young Republicans state convention a three way race for president pits Kenneth Davis against Robert Gaston and Ronald Garver amid Birch Society charges. Keaton accuses Birch backers. Davis says such infighting harms the Republican Party.

Morrie Landsberg Fresno John Birch Society California Young Republicans Kenneth Davis Pasadena Harry Keaton Los Angeles Robert Gaston la Canada Ronald Garver Birch Group Garver Birch Republican Party Davis Keaton Birchers

DeGaulle Slaying Plot Foiled in Paris

Paris authorities said they broke up a plot to shoot President Charles de Gaulle during a visit to L Ecole Militaire. At least three military officers and a woman were arrested on suspicion of subversive activities as a nationwide hunt continued. Police and military units seized documents and weapons with five arrests confirmed by Interior Ministry sources.

Paris Charles de Gaulle France de Gault L’ecole Militaire Napoleon de Gaulle Land Interior Ministry Robert Poinard Navy Army Jacquot Maul‘bon D'Arbaumont Roussetet de Lifia

Quiz Opens Monday on Latin Reds

Washington officials announce a House subcommittee will begin hearings Monday into Communist subversion in Latin America. President Kennedy's stance and OAS Secretary General Jose Mora are cited. Witnesses include two key officials and a Cuban exile leader as hearings open. Miami report says Havana command directs subversion across the hemisphere for the anti Castro Cuban Revolutionary Council.

Washington A! House Latin America United States Organization of American States Jose A. Mora Kennedy Red Armistead Selden Ala House| InterAmerican Affairs Miami Fla Havana Cuban Revolutionary Council Manuel Antonio de Varona

Across the Nation Flu Outbreak Hits Midwest

The flu outbreak hits Cincinnati St Louis and Louisville causing high absenteeism in schools and industry. Twelve members of George Romney's staff out with symptoms. C D C reports 29 percent above expected influenza and pneumonia deaths in 108 cities last week with 705 deaths. States with outbreaks include North Carolina Virginia Maryland Delaware Kansas Illinois Georgia Maine Vermont South Carolina New York Ohio Massachusetts. Asian flu confirmed in Maryland Kansas North Carolina New York Illinois and District of Columbia. Louisville schools report nearly 9 000 pupils home in the worst outbreak in 13 years.

Cincinnati St. Louis Louisville Michigan George Romney Federal Communicable Disease Center Atlanta South Atlantic District of Columbia North Carolina Virginia Maryland Delaware Kansas Illinois Georgia Maine Vermont South Carolina New York Ohio Massachusetts Ilinois

Ghanaian Students Quit Bulgaria Over Abuse and Racial Discrimination

Dozens of Ghanaian and African students fled Bulgaria amid a week of protest and alleged discrimination. They charged insults on the streets and indoctrination in class, sparked by the arrest of seven All-African Students Union leaders. Ghana and ambassadorial officials offered varying counts, while Moscow denounced mass exodus rumors. The article notes one student, Robert Kotey, as a cited complainant.

Ghana Bulgaria Hans Benedict Vienna Austria Sofia Robert Kotey Kotey Teave He Iton J. Appah Sampong Amsterdam Moscow Tass Biz I1 Ghanian Komsomolskaya Pravda Moscow University K. 1. Ivanov Soviet Union Patrice Lumumba

Khrushchev Pledges China Aid in Capitalism’s Grave

Moscow China relations warmed at a Laotian Embassy reception as Premier Khrushchev declared that when capitalism is buried they will do it with China. He joked with Chinese Ambassador Pan Tsu-li and assured continued party cooperation while downplaying past public feuds. The scene contrasted with recent Sino Soviet tensions and suggested a bloc unity stance on economic systems.

Moscow UPI Nikita Khrushchev Peking China United States Pan Tsu-li Russia Pan

State Aid Plan Irks AFL-CIO In California

The Brown administration unveiled a plan Friday to increase unemployment and disability benefits for only a small portion of eligible workers, drawing AFL-CIO opposition. The federation has urged liberalization of aid to the unemployed and workers hurt off the job, while Brown claimed his social insurance program aligns with his policy.

Bill Boyarsky Sacramento Tf Brown Zboor Afl-Cio California Labor Federation Socio

Brown Raps Rockefeller on Policy During Demos Trip

Washington Governor Brown attacked Governor Rockefeller as Kennedy’s 1964 rival. He criticized tax plans, state government actions and urban policy, calling Rockefeller’s approach weak while praising New York for borrowing to fund future needs. Brown spoke with Kennedy officials during a three day visit.

Washington Brown Friday Nelson Rockefeller Kennedy kLitely Brown Kennedy National Press New Y York White House Rockefetter New York Rockefeller

State Board Clashes With Raferty Over Education Control

The State Board of Education in Los Angeles moved toward a showdown with Dr. Max Rafferty over who directs the department. Six members opposed a bill giving local districts a textbook choice, while Rafferty said he will abide by the attorney general's opinion. The article also notes a separate CARACAS incident involving hijacking threats and a Venezuelan naval chase in the Caribbean.

Eiventan Eume State Board of Education Max Rafferty State Department of Education Loo Angeles Atty Stanley Mask Department of Education Rafferty Attorney Generals Gordon Winten Caracas Venezuela Anzoategui Caribbean

Dymally Defends Life Adjustment Courses Bill

Assemblyman Mervyn Dymally urged the State Board of Education to back his bill aiding culturally deprived students. A board member quipped about a sex education measure, which Dymally called a turkey from a liberal Democrat, noting the term life adjustment courses.

Mervyn Dymally Los Angeles State Board of Education William N. Norvis Dymalty Dumsly

Rafferty Debate Over Text Adoption Sparks Budget Clash

Board members clash as Rafferty promotes a multiple adoption plan to broaden choice at no extra cost while opponents warn of higher expenses. Separately, the board backs a bill to create a teacher licensing commission and supports funds for culturally and educationally deprived children. The Friday session closed a two day Southland meeting with exchanges between Rafferty and the board.

Rafferty Southland

Gulls Win Tie for Rhodes as Lakers Warriors Clash

Independent Long Beach Gulls win while LA Rhodes settle for a tie. Lakers and San Francisco Warriors set to meet tonight in a key basketball pairing. Stock market holds to generally higher trends despite Kennecott Copper dividend cut noted on Page BS.

Long Beach Gulls LA Rhodes Lakers San Francisco Warriors Kennecott

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