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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1961
Page
12
Washington UM reported the Western Big Fan on Friday completed the draft of their proposed answer to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev's latest pronouncement on West Berlin.
East Berlin authorities decreed that about 50,000 East Germans commuting daily to West Berlin cannot work there without permission. The move, tied to an eight-year-old law, risks closing the border as West Berlin faces refugee outflow and mounting East German economic strain. Western officials weigh next steps amid Cold War tensions and calls for a peace conference.
Washington Kennedy signed a bill enabling thousands of ex servicemen to obtain home loans directly from the U S Treasury. The act marks a shift in veteran housing policy and widens loan access for eligible veterans.
A federal judge extended the temporary restraining order on the 8 day national maritime strike until next Wednesday while delaying a ruling on a full 180 day Taft Hartley injunction. The hearing included arguments from the Justice Department shipowners and three of five major unions. affidavit push included Hawaii officials warning of gas and food shortages amid the strike as defense and labor leaders urged stay of broader injunction.
A lightning storm struck as troops sought shelter under a tree. Four soldiers died and sixteen were seriously hurt at Fort Benning and an Army spokesman named the injured and deceased as Second Infantry Division trainees.
The article notes expectations of a near ninety degree day in Long Beach with official readings near 89 at the municipal airport and 90 as a forecast for the area. It recalls a previous hot July 7, 1954, as a contrast to current conditions.
San Diego area report notes Dr Buell G Gallagher former City College of New York president urges open discussion in state college system. He argues censorship harms truth and attacks on loyalty affidavits insult applicants. Trustees conclude a short day with recommendations to the state board.
British Coldstream Guards estimated 250 troops were moved from Kuwait to Bahrain Island in the Persian Gulf, reducing forces to about 5,000 with air and naval support. Informants say the quick move curbs Iraq Prime Minister Kassem’s takeover bid, while Kuwait’s army warned he could prefer peace or a stiff fight.
A brush fire near San Luis Obispo burned about 450 acres and approached a Federal Aviation Administration beacon and radio facility Friday before crews contained it.
San Francisco Republicans urged no referendum to block the Assembly and Congressional redistricting bills signed by Gov Brown. The recommendation, led by Bruce F. Allen and Caspar Weinberger, will go to the state party executive committee in Los Angeles on July 15. Democratic gains eyed in both chambers.
The first French combat unit to leave Algiers and reinforce Western Europe arrived in Marseille aboard the freighter Mont Viso. About 400 troops and 200 vehicles of the 11th Intervention Division landed, with 8,000 more troops and armor expected soon after. President Charles de Gaulle announced the withdrawal from Algeria last week.
President Kennedy confronts the Berlin crisis with a dilemma similar to Eisenhower’s. Article notes U.S. Ambassador to Formosa in Washington seeking support to block Red China’s U.N. membership amid tensions with Chiang Kai-shek.
Delegates at the merged church policy synod urge UN membership for all nations including Red China, arguing universality of membership and examination of all policies. They also endorse talks for a broad reunion with Methodists Episcopalians and Presbyterians, potentially joining nearly 20 million Christians.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts Joean Harem, a 62-year offender with a long prison record, entered Berkshire County Savings Bank and handed a note demanding $1,000. Teller Butler alerted treasurer Bruce Alexander, police were summoned, and Harem was arrested while still waiting for the cash. The suspect was unarmed.
A large anti government demonstration in Ciudad Trujillo led to the burning and destruction of Radio Caribe as police fired on marchers who toppled the Dominican flag and burned the studio. About six wounded and twenty arrests were reported as fires raged inside the station and it went off air. The manager estimated $800,000 in damages amid a standoff that followed hours of speeches at Colon Park.
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