Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Independent in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1961

Page

13

Don't Die Granddad Boy Begged Amid Rescue Details

The boy said his grandfather was lashed to a raft and floating in the sea as rescue ships searched for him after their small boat sank in heavy seas. Terry McClellan, hospitalized after the ordeal, described his grandfather as calm, while his mother credited stamina and faith for survival.

Tory Cmdr Thomas W. Cuddy Diodon Terry McClellan McClelland Hartman Roth Matie Strachan Pebris

Parade Climaxes Legion Convention With 6-Unit Parade

A four day American Legion convention culminates in a 2 PM parade along Ocean Boulevard from Park to Magnolia Avenue as silver Stars of Hollywood and Vice Admiral Frederick N. Kvill lead a 6 unit march. Intricate drills and trophies follow at 9 PM in Municipal Auditorium.

American Legion Ocean Boulevard Park Magnolia Avenue Alamitomar Isisilver Long Beach Oakland Nicipal Auditorium Los Angeles

Prisoners Refuse as Castro Negotiators Clarify Stand

About 300 relatives waited as the prisoners declared they cannot act as negotiators for their own liberty. Government officials in Washington said the prisoners are free to travel on temporary parole. The men had been given 15 days to explain their position to the American public with two extensions possible. They planned to go to Miami Friday night for the remaining days.

Hooker Life Castro Nodkers United States Washington Hhis Miami Castres Cuba

Ray Trapped Retiveen Fence and Garage Rescue

Firemen were called Friday to rescue an area resident trapped by an iron fence post and a garage wall. Roger Gilmore of 3549 Orange Ave became trapped at the home of 7 W Smith on Orange Ave after a fall while climbing from the fence in the garage, suffering only bruises.

Roger Gilmore Orange Ave W. Smith

Unemployed artisan faces multiple felony counts in spree

A 22 year old panter Joseph L Ragland pleaded not guilty to four counts of mayhem robbery burglary and narcotics possession. He claimed insanity defense to the June 4 5 incident. Ragland of 1063 E Anaheim likely was held on $10 000 bail in county jail.

Superior Court Maurice J . Sparling Joseph L. Ragland

Japan Floods Enduring Toll After Trirennial Rainfall

Tokyo police report 244 people killed in floods and landslides across eastern and western Japan. Rain that began last Saturday caused widespread destruction along the Pacific coast as flood waters subsided in most areas.

Japan Tokyo Pacific Coast Pds

Nixon Urges Patriotism at Legion Convention

Former Vice President Richard M. Nixon addressed the 43rd annual state American Legion convention urging a return to old fashioned patriotism and a three point program for avoiding war focusing on military power diplomatic firmness and willingness to take risks. He criticized appeasement in Berlin and China and warned against speaking stronger than actions. Maj. Gen. John G. Shinkit praised the Army as versatile and ready, stressing adaptability and future orientation.

Lee Craig Richard M. Nixon American Legion Pilly Nixon Legion Kennedy Khrushchev Teare Wathout Anthet U.S Red China United Nation Aulian

Red Sanctuary Awakens State Bar Tone in Cahiloram

Champlin warns lawyers fearfully as Red sanctuary sentiment rises. He urges clients to seek security when visiting a law office and claims Communist Party membership taints bar conduct. He lists three disqualifications for Communist lawyers: oath to defend the Constitution, serving rival interests, and ethical breaches.

Cahiloram Champlin Communist Party United States

Douglas Gets Missile Contracts for Army Programs

More than 12 million dollars in contracts awarded by the Army for anti air and missile programs. Wester Kleerrie Co received 4485 032 for ground guidance and control equipment for Nike Mercures with work at the Santa Monica California plant of Douglas Aircraft Co.

Washington Army Wester Kleerrie Co Nike Mercures Santa Imonica, Call Douglas Avcraft Co

Defense Roundtable May Hold Conference This Fall

Secretary Robert S. McNamara may hold a defense roundtable conference with key members of the major cabinets this fall.

Defense Roundtable Washington Robert S. McNamara

West and Allies craft note to Khrushchev on Berlin

Washington officials from the United States Britain France and West Germany draft a polite note rejecting Khrushchev demands on Berlin. Rusk hosts allied envoys to chart moves against a Soviet threat and a Monday meeting is set before final government submissions. Kennedy urges progress in disarmament talks with Zorin in a White House session as talks resume in Moscow in July.

Washington United States Britain France West Germany Fediy Nikita, Khrushchev Berlin Peere- Livy Bean Rusk Laos Strateny Khrushchev Kennedy Rusk Sir Harold CIA Herve Alhpand Vatecan AL Zorin Kennedy I United State White House John J McCloy Zorin United Nations Moscow

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ome Shington Beach Hunt Terry McClelland Legion Convention Newport Beach Huntington Beach Tenter Foster Hang Vista Baya News iRart Beach Ralph Peterson Marchand St Garden Grave Sacramento Edemund Russell The Legion Auxiliary Long Beach Naval Shipyard Waa California Veterans Board City Jtall Joseph M. Farber Veterans Affairs Jack A. Stockman Ray John G- Shin- Kit White Sands New Menito Shinkle Lifayette Red Sanctuary Douglas Caat RAOST Hardacre's Berkemann Rasen Comfort Sas West Nikita P. Bene O Ad Oly A Mey Atlantic Ave Priges Garfield Son PU Cee Nees Long Beach Blvd North WEW Admiral NEW Philco Wireless Zenith Portable Space Command General Electric Zenith RCA Victor Packard Bell Phildo Khoffman RCA Whirlpool
Search Courier

Search the Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication