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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1961

Page

3

Backers of Knight Opening Campaign

Los Angeles campaign headquarters open as volunteers rally to restore Goodwin J. Knight to the California governor's office. Knight, governor 1953 to 1958, to meet former Vice President Richard Nixon amid talk of 1962 opposition to Gov. Brown. Leaders include Ralph Andrews and Joseph Robertson.

Los Angeles Goodwin J. Knight Knight California Richard Nixon Gov. Brown Valunteers For Knight Ralph Andrews Joseph Robertson

Second Key Witness in Burglary Slain

Richard Blaney, 26, a principal state witness against three men in the John B Rich coal magnate burglary case, was killed in a gangland style blast outside his Philadelphia home as he started his car. His brother Vincent Blaney, 27, was previously found murdered in August, and Richard was to testify in September against night club owner Lillian Reis.

Philadelphia Richard Blaney Vincent Richard John B. Rich Pottsville Rich Vincent Blaney Atlantic Ocean Mar“gate N. J Uled Lillian Reis Joanna

Reuther Attacks Hoffa Over AFL-CIO Return

Detroit UPI Walter Reuther, UAW president, warned the Teamsters do not meet basic union morality for readmission to the AFL-CIO. He said he has had no contact with Jimmy Hoffa for years and supports a united labor movement only if unions meet standards, opposing cranks or Communists. Reuther also criticized AFL-CIO leadership under George Meany for lack of dynamic leadership and excessive internal disputes.

Detroit UPI Walter Reuther United Automobile Workers Union Teamsters Afl-Cio Jimmy Hoffa Teamsters Union Hoffa Reuther United Labor Movement American Labor Movement Aflcio George Meany

Sub Reserve Seeks Four Line Officers

The Submarine Naval Reserve at Terminal Island seeks four line officers in the grades of lieutenant and lieutenant junior grade, preferably submarine qualified. Training options include weekends aboard the USS Roncador at Long Beach Naval Station or at the Naval Reserve Training Center. One third of training time occurs at sea on an operating submarine. Interested officers may contact Lt. Donald E. Upshaw, officer in charge of the Roncador.

Naval Reserve Terminal Island Long Beach Naval Station Naval Reserve Training Center Donald E. Upshaw

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