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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1962

Page

12

Senate Rejects Anti Segregation Amendments to Appropriation Bill

The Senate blocked moves to bar federal grants for racially segregated schools and hospitals. A Ravits hospital construction amendment failed 37 to 33, and a Bush school funding amendment was tabled 37 to 34, as Mansfield argued the issues belong in separate legislation rather than in an appropriations bill.

Washington Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Mansfield Fiders Jacob K. Ravits RNY Prescott Bush Labor and Welfare Departments de Jay Besh

Strike Likely in Aerospace Firms Monday

A government mediator reports a possible Monday strike in three major Southern California aerospace firms North American Lockheed General Dynamics Convair and related companies representing about 100000 workers. Negotiations are described as stalemated with a shutdown threatening key airplane missile plants and missile bases. The warning comes as labor and management seek a settlement before a looming work stoppage.

California Los Angeles Kennedy William E .Simkin North American Lockheed General Dynamics Convsir Afl-Cio Simkin Douglas

Clerk Held in Theft of 114 Million in Stocks

A New York district attorney alleged Wall Street clerk Gordon Tallman stole more than 114 million dollars in Bache & Co. securities, smuggling them under his shirt and storing them in a tin can. Two men were arrested in Newark in a related sting, with nearly 200 thousand recovered.

New York U Wall Street Bache & Co Bache Hogan Newark FBI Edgar Hoover Gordon al ‘Tallman Tallman Robert J. Dodge Bronx Wogan

Cypress Man Dies in Crash At Atherton and Tallman

A Cypress man died Friday night in a two car collision at the Atherton Street and Tallman intersection. The other driver, identified as Rogers, suffered facial injuries and was treated at Community Hospital. Police said the teacher, Dr Wayne Willian Young, a Long Beach State College instructor, was driving west and struck Rogers’ car broadside. This death marked the city’s 31st fire year.

Atherton Street Tallman Ximena Avenue Dodie Christie Duard Rogers Dodge LaSale St Young Long Beach State College Atherton Rogers

Tornado Kills Three In Britton Area As Storms Hit Regions

A tornado ripped down near Britton Michigan killing Patricia Reed 34 and two relatives, Francis 10 and Mary Applegate 14, injuring more family members. A farmhouse was destroyed and a church roof torn away in nearby towns while another storm caused extensive property damage. In California a mountain search for missing Alea Visher 12 continued near Kings Canyon Park as weather unsettled nationwide. A separate note mentions a secret launch at Vandenberg Air Force Base involving a Thor Agena booster.

Ee Brifton Mich al Jo Patricia Reed Francis Mary Applegate Britton Celine Mark Reed Fernado Gaffith East Gary Ash Mountain Kings Canyon Park Alea Visher Pegay Asa Visher Berkeley High Sierra

Kennedy arrives at Otis AFB for Cape Cod week

UPI report notes President Kennedy arriving at Otis Air Force Base for a Cape Cod visit as the 1962 Girl Scout Roundup opens. Governor Keyser greets about 10,000 attendees from across the region, marking a bustling start to the event.

Ityannisport Mass Pressert Kennedy Otis Air Force Cape Cod Button Bay

Welfare bill boosts California federal aid by 18 million

California state welfare officials said Congress will add over 18 million dollars annually in federal funds, with the state incurring some costs. Gov. Brown hailed the shift from relief to rehabilitation and detailed boosts for aged, blind, disabled, child welfare, day care, and training programs. A provision allowing old-age pensioners to earn more without pension cuts starts next year, cost to state about 350 thousand dollars annually.

Sacramento Congress Cali ‘Fornia Welfare Department Gov. Brown California Socal Welfare Department

Dodgers Hold One-Game NL Lead as Angels, Yankees Pace

The Dodgers maintain a one game lead in the National League while the Angels stay close to the Yankees in the American League. The Long Beach school board approves a tax rate cut of 3.44 cents for the district.

Dodgers Angels Yankees Pege Long Beach

Spacecraft Poised for Venus Try

CAPE CANAVERAL UP I reports a giant rocket prepared for America's first Venus mission. The two part Mari ner 1 probe, to be launched aboard a Titan Agena, aims to fly nearly 225 million miles in about 140 days and reach closer to Venus than any prior manmade object.

Cape Canaveral Scieniisis Mariner 1 Wi Ad

Senate Group OKs Customhouse Site

The Senate Public Works Committee approved locating the new customhouse at 23rd Street and Hesperian Avenue, directing GSA to proceed with design plans. Sen Clair Engle hailed the action as final and cited four hearings. The site shift to the harbor area involves finding the headquarters of the nation’s second largest customs district in Los Angeles Harbor.

Washington Harbor Area 23Rd, Street Hesperian Avenue House Public Works Committee Clair Engle Calf Senate Committee Engle 223Rd Street Los Angeles Harbor Lrgest Harbor Ares Long Beach Los Angeles Thomas Kuchel R-Cahif jSemuate Public Works Committee Rig Hosmer Lsc House Public Improvements Committees GSA

Kidnap Suspect Cleared In Two California Slayings

Robert Combs, 43, of Torrance, was cleared of kidnapping suspicions in the slayings of Dorothy Brown II and the disappearance of Karen Tompkins. Detectives say they have other prime suspects. Wayne Butts said Combs’ aliases were substantiated by independent witnesses after intensive interrogation.

Sherm Williams Robert Combs Torrance Dorothy To Brown, II Karen Lyra Tompkins Los Angeles Bet Set Wayne Butts Combs

Tax Rate Down but Bills Up

After wrangling, the City Council approved a $31,143, ost budget for tax-supported departments, totaling $225,252, with a tax rate of $147221 per $100 assessed, down slightly from last year but higher bills due to increased assessments. The plan raises city pay to 4 percent and boosts for police ranks, while a challenger urged larger capital funding. a Fire Fighters plea was heard but not granted.

George Weeks John R. Mansell Mansell Andrew Baird Secom Virgil H. Spongberg Baird Spongberg

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