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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1961

Page

17

JFK Sends K Liberty Note on Independence Anniversary

Hyannis Port Massachusetts President Kennedy relaxed aboard ship on the eighth anniversary of American independence and reaffirmed the United States commitment to revolutionary principles of liberty and national freedom in a reply to Soviet Premier Khrushchev. He expressed desire for peace and friendship while addressing a hostile Izvestia article.

Hyannis Port Mass Kenedy Stles Khrushchev Thim United States U.S Izvestia

Khrushchev Visits U S Embassy With Wife As Host

Premier Nikita Khrushchev visited the U S Embassy in Moscow for a 90 minute, homey stay as Americans at a Fourth of July reception learned his wife Nina was “the boss.” The Khrushchevs toured a vegetable garden, discussed children and Khrushchev sipped only a third of his drink while Mrs Khrushchev kept a firm hand guiding him.

Russia Nikita Khrushchev Sherry Thompson U.S Lewellyn ‘Thompson Moscow UPI Nikita S. Khrushchev Kh US

Bacall Marries Mason Robards in Ensenada Mexico

Actress Lauren Bacall and Mason Robards Jr wed in Ensenada Mexico after overcoming legal hurdles. Ceremony conducted by a civil registry judge. Postage to Hollywood, Robards to report to 20th Century Fox for Tender Is the Night. Bacall widow of Humphrey Bogart.

Hollywood Lauren Bacall Ator Mason Robards Jr Sinally Ensenada Mexico Robards 20Th Century Fox Hattywood Miss Bacall Humphrey Hogart Lauren Europe United States Juarez

Skyrocket injures crowd at Hinsdale fireworks display

A skyrocket failed to explode in the air and plummeted into a crowd of about 1,460 onlookers at a Hinsdale fireworks show sponsored by an American Legion post. Police said more than 20 people were injured.

Hinsdale, II Hinsdale American Legion

Arson Blamed For Norwalk School Fire

A two alarm blaze gutted a classroom building at Los Alisos Intermediate School in Norwalk. Fire units fought flames burning desks chairs and instruments as investigators probed arson with entry gained through a broken classroom window.

Los Alisos Intermediale Excelsior Drive Norwalk Los Angeles County B. DB. Smedsley Fire Department

California Toll Tops Heaviest Holiday Traffic Toll

California recorded the highest holiday death toll with 473 traffic deaths plus drownings and other fatalities as the 1959 July 4th period neared its end. Texas reported 30, Ohio 25, New York 22, and Florida 20 as other leading totals.

the Safety Council Perio Pam California Texas Ohio New York Florida

Flag Ceremony Cancelled in Wichita Centennial Parade

In Wichita Kansas the flag raising for the centennial parade was canceled after the Topeka flag was missing. Officials from McConnell and Topeka air bases stood ready with rifles as spectators waited.

Wichita Kan Kansas McConnell Forces Air Force

Long Beach reports safe Fourth of July with no injuries

Police said Long Beach had a safe Fourth of July with no injuries from traffic crashes between midnight July 3 and midnight July 4. Two crash victims were motorcycle operators, one from the Long Beach Police Department and one from the California Highway Patrol, in unrelated downtown incidents. The water story mirrored the inland crashes.

Long Beach

Hoffa Foe Seeks Secret Ballot for Union Leaders

James R. Hoffa faced a rival proposal from Milton J. Liss of Newark Local 478 calling for secret ballots of all dues paying members to elect international officers rather than convention delegates. Liss urged the amendment be considered by a committee Hoffa appointed, while Hoffa pressed for a five year term and defended current practices as fair to dissenters. Delegates signaled support for a pension plan for officers and staff.

Miami Beach UPT James R. Hoffa Milton J. Liss Newark N. J Sii Opan- Beach Liss Teamsters Hoffa Iauex

Mother of 3 Slain Hyena Park Wife Held as Suspect

Rosalee Greenlee 33 of 10392 Florence St was found shot to death in her Hyena Park home Tuesday. Her husband Jerome William Greenlee 33 a hospital worker at Buena Park Hospital was arrested at the hospital after allegedly confessing to the murder while drunk. He gave a bogus Seal Beach address. Police recovered a .22 rifle and slug matching the fatal wound. Ballistics tests will confirm if the rifle matches the slug.

Rosalee Greenlee Florence St Jerome William Greenlée Buena Park’ Hospital Greenlee Nevn Orange County Buena Park Seal Beach Orange County Sheriff's Laboratory Willl

Hosmer cites poll favoring U S overthrow of Castro now

Rep Hosmer states a poll shows voters want U S armed forces to oust Castro immediately. The report notes pages B1 and A6 reference a U S red China clash over Laos policy and the Geneva conference risk of breakdown.

Hosmer Castro U. S China Laos Geneva

State College Boss Backs Higher Pay and Faculty Input

Dr Buell G Gallagher California's new chancellor of the 15 college system says faculty salaries must rise to attract top teachers and meet a projected shortage of 130000. He favors strong faculty participation and open debate while rejecting bans on speaking invitations from controversial groups.

Sacramento Buell G. Gallagher California State College System Gallagher State College City College of New York CCNY Communist Party

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