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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1961

Page

2

JFK Ducks Stampede of Students

President Kennedy hurriedly retreated to shield foreign high schoolers from harm as 1,800 students from 51 countries crowded the White House rose garden seeking handshakes and photos. White House police restrained the rushing crowd while agents managed the scene amid chaotic push.

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UAW Seeks 26 Cent Wage Increase at GM

The United Auto Workers asked General Motors for at least 26 cents more per hour for its 300,090 production workers plus a 1 cent cost of living allowance. The union issued its wage demands at the start of auto industry bargaining and plans similar proposals for Chrysler and American Motors. GM negotiator Lat G. Seaton called the demand a substantial direct wage increase, noting current contracts tie wages to the cost of living index with a 6 cent hourly up cap and 214 percent annual benefit. The union seeks a wage formula boost to about 9 cents an hour, or roughly 34 percent.

Detroit United ‘Auto Workers Union Gencral Motors Lhis Chrysler American Motors Lat G. Seaton

Retired Man Kills Self at Douglas

Edward Clarence Teller, 70, a retired Douglas Aircraft Co. employee, shot himself on the company lawn Thursday night. Police found a .38 pistol and notes near his body after he had been reported missing by relatives worried about his health.

Dougas Aircraft Co Edward Clar‘ence Teller Killdee St Teller

Wade Wade elected head of Los Angeles County Mayors Group

Long Beach Mayor Edwin O Wade was chosen Thursday as chairman of the Committee of Mayors of the Cities of Los Angeles County for a three year term. The election occurred at the Beverly Hilton Hotel among 70 mayors. Wade succeeds George England of Inglewood. Beverly Hills Mayor Jack Freeman was elected vice chairman.

Long Beach Edwin O. Wade Los Angeles County Beverly Hilton Wade Geore England Inglewood Jack Freeman Beverly Hills

Tana Library Youth Film Program Planned By Lenora Gordon

Miss Lenora Gordon, children's librarian, will present a free film program for boys and girls at 2 pm Tuesday at Dana Branch Library 3680 Atlantic Ave. Films shown are Red Balloon a fantasy of a boy and his magic balloon in Paris and Mirds in Your Backyard both in color.

Tana Library Lenora Gordon Dana Branch Atlantic Ave Paris

Stauffer Plant Set for Dominguez Completion Next Year

Stauffer Chemical Co announced on Thursday that a new Dominguez plant to produce captive chlorine for Stauffer and American Chemical Corp will be ready by late next year. The joint venture is owned by Stauffer and Richfield Oil Co.

Stauffer Dominguez Stauffer Chemical Co American Chemical Corp Stauffee and Richfield Oll Col

Vegas Fire Costs Near Million Dollars

Las Vegas fire officials probe a triple story motel blaze at a gambling center just before 3 am evacuating about 100 guests. flames sent 200 feet into the air, drawing a crowd of tourists and performers. damage estimated around 1 million dollars with no injuries reported.

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