15 Jul 1961
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1961
Page
1
L A C urges caution as Social Security expands benefits and taxes. The piece highlights higher minimum pension to 40 dollars, widows' allowance up about ten percent, and retirement at 62 with reduced pensions. It warns costs will rise toward 1969 while stressing danger to pensioners and need for taxpayer protections.
The National Biscuit Co announced Friday it will begin sales to Civil Defense agencies and industrial groups for stocking bomb shelters. The minimum order is 10,000 pounds at 35 cents a pound. The crackers are wheat corn and soya based, with cane sugar cottonseed oil and mild vitamin B1 fortification.
Robert Williams was sentenced to life without parole for first degree murder after a shooting in Washoe County District Court during a land suit hearing filed by his wife and mother in law. The incident occurred November 23 as Williams allegedly went berserk with a pistol in the courtroom. Courts and attorney Ed Mulcahy were involved in the proceedings.
A Long Beach publication notes its operating status with a 1993 court adjudication by Los Angeles County Superior Court. Details reference Derby 141 Decree No. 0280 and monthly charges of $2.25 totaling $27.00, with mention of delivery and single copy pricing.
In Washington Kefauver leads a push against high drug prices challenging AMA opposition. Testimony from Dr. Dowling and Dr. Mouell supports tighter regulation and generic naming, while AMA witnesses argue government overreach. The dispute echoes broader debates on education funding and parochial school aid amid Congress activity.
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