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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1961
Page
3
Sacramento lawmakers endorsed two emergency measures to blunt the recession. One bill would extend unemployment insurance by 13 weeks starting February for those past 20 weeks of aid. The other would allocate 30 million for school construction to create jobs in hard-hit areas.
In Santa Monica actress June Allyson files for divorce from producer Dick Powell after a settlement set at 2.5 million dollars. Attorney Jerry Giesler says Powell signed the papers December 30 and will not contest. Allyson seeks custody of two children Pamela and Ricki with Powell having liberal visitation. The couple’s marriage is noted for prior separations amid age gap and public, breakup rumors.
The Senate and Assembly debate major funding and policy measures. Proposals include $30 million for state college construction, a $134.75 study grant, and $499 million for school construction to reduce unemployment. Bills address tuition, urban development, labor rights, juvenile records, and penalties.
Sixty Swedish soldiers with the United Nations force repelled three Baluba tribe attacks near Luena and Elisabethville. UN officials say casualties were very heavy among attackers, with no Swedish injuries reported. The unit attempted to move a train from Luena to Elisabethville, facing rifle and spear assaults as they advanced and later withdrew to Luena.
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