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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1961

Page

6

Kassem Threatens War Over Kuwait as Britain Withdrawals Probed

Iraq's Premier Abdel Karim Kassem renewed his claim to Kuwait and warned of war if British troops remain, saying Kuwait is Iraqi land while insisting he would not annex Kuwait by force. Speech aired in Baghdad amid a six day revolution anniversary celebration with a large Soviet-armed display.

Beirut Lebanon Iraq Abdel Karim Kassem Friday Kuwait Britain Kassem Baghdad Radio Taq

Delay Congo Parley Fails to Convene Parliament

Delegates from the Soviet backed Stanleyville regime did not appear, undermining hopes of reconvening Congo’s parliament. Officials expected Antoine Gizenga and AC delegates to arrive Sunday, while French Bastille Day celebrations proceeded amid terrorism in Algeria. Tunisia demanded France evacuate Bizerte base.

Leqpoldville, Congo UPI Stanleyville Antoine Gizenga Tunis Habib Bourguiba France Bizerte Tunisia

Body of L.B. Fire Chief Lies in State Rite Monday

The Long Beach Fire Department mourns Chief Sandeman, a 1927 hire who served through wars and peacetime alike. He championed modern gear including a $70,000 air crash rescue plane and an enhanced alarm system. His career featured daring rescues, long service, and plans to modernize the department for future operations.

L.B Northshadow Washington Canada U.S France Germany Goveral Mare Day Sule Sanitos Catalinas California Memorial Hospital Sandeman Eleanor Craig Virginia City Long Beach Fire Department

Local Death Notices Highlight Area Residents

A batch of death notices lists ages and addresses for residents including Mrs Etta Greta of Plymouth Street and Mrs Geeteude F Black of Florida Street. Survivors cover spouses, children, siblings, and a host of relatives with services scheduled at Mattell's and Peek Mortuary and Gold Coast area cemeteries.

Etta Greta Plymouth St Charles Avis Laughinghouse Mattell's & Peck Mortuary Geeteude Florida St Arthur Marion Fredericks Edgar Fillmore Pan Mattells If& Peek Mortuary

CAMPHO-PHEMIQUE antiseptic for immediate relief and healing

An ad claims Campho-Phenique stops pain instantly for minor cuts burns and scratches and helps prevent infection while promoting rapid healing. It markets a cooling antiseptic liquid with no iodine burn and urges readers to keep a box ready in the medicine chest.

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McKinney Sees Kennedy Before Departure to Switzerland

Robert M. McKinney United States ambassador to Switzerland held a White House meeting with President Kennedy on Friday. McKinney, publisher of The New Mexican in Santa Fe, described the visit as a cordial farewell prior to his departure for the Swiss embassy.

Washington Robert M. McKinney U. 5 Switzerland White House Kennedy

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