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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1961

Page

20

Iraq Won't Attack Kuwait Says Arab League Official

Arab League secretary-general Abdels he jest Hassouna arrived from Baghdad to mediate the Kuwait dispute. He stated Iraq would not attack Kuwait and urged a peaceful settlement. Britain moved combat units into the desert, with more than 20 000 troops under Air Marshal Sir Charles Elworthy. Warships may sail through the Suez Canal, a routine move under the 1886 convention. The Arab League council met in Cairo and postponed Kuwait’s admission decision to July 12.

Kuwait Arab League Iraq Britain League Abdels Ihalek Hassouna Baghdad Kaewait Hassouna Cairo Arab League Council Saudi Arabia Abdul Karim Kassen Charles Elworthy Brita United Arab Republic Suez Canal Foreign Office Egypt U.A.R Nasser

Youth Loses Hand Tossing Dynamite in Lake Incident

In Pontiac Michigan on Tuesday Anthony Miller twenty of Warren tossed lighted sticks of dynamite into a lake. None exploded as he held one stick, resulting in the loss of his right hand. He was hospitalized in fair condition.

Pontiac Mich Anthony Miller Warren

Long Beach Enjoyed Fourth of July Despite Dangers

Long Beach residents largely avoided carnage as about 200000 people visited beaches near the harbor. Lifeguards reported 35 ocean rescues and 50 in gull-water areas while fireworks drew crowds to Rainbow Pier and local parks.

Long Beach Harbor Los Angeles Harbor Roy J. Miller Long Beach

Summer phone extension adds convenience and style

An outdoor extension phone on the patio eliminates indoor calls and need to move. A reachable unit costs little and comes in decorator colors to match summer decor. Visit the Business Office or order by phone to see and buy.

Foe of Hoffa Seeks Secret Balloting On Pension Plan

Hoffa faction advances a proposed secret ballot on a new union pension scheme aimed at retirement at 60 after 30 years service. The plan would create an international pension fund costing about 4 million dollars in year one, financed by higher dues. Delegates, many set to benefit, approve despite one call for member consultation.

International Union Hoffa Haffa Witte Liss Congress Teamsters Nahor Joe Hoffa AFT. Cio

Federalism Debate Features Hoffa and Warren

A Warren speech in Beverly Hills calls federalism a key challenge while Detroit labor leader Hoffa defends a salary boost and argues union reforms. Reported tensions include censoring a Miami Herald editorial and Hoffa's push to tighten control through new union rules and potential creation of a rival federation.

Spare TV Ad Sparks Quick Cash Sale

A local want ad urges readers to call HE 2-5959 to cash in a spare television, promising quick results for sellers and prompting potential buyers to act fast. The notice emphasizes turning unused electronics into money through a simple phone inquiry.

Castro seeks role by Quadros in U S Cuba mediation

Fidel Castro sent a personal message to Brazilian President Janio Quadros asking about Brazil potentially mediating between the United States and Cuba. Tribuna da Imprensa reported the note reached diplomatic circles in Rio de Janeiro.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Fidel Castro Cuba Janio Quadros Basilia Tribuna da Imprensa United States

Storm kills six in Shimane as Japan faces new rainstorm

A fresh rainstorm swept across Japan on Tuesday, claiming six lives in Shimane prefecture, about 396 miles west of Tokyo. The disaster highlights renewed severe weather across the region.

Tokyo Japan Shimane Prefecture

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