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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1961

Page

2

Princess Margaret fears baby may lack title

Princess Margaret voiced concern over her forthcoming baby's title as reports from London say the infant will be fifth in line to the throne behind Charles Anne and Andrew. The queen reportedly discussed the issue with Princess Margaret at Bucking ham Palace while plans for the child’s status continue. Meanwhile in Indianapolis Imogene Poynter, bride of a few hours, drowned when a wedding party cruise capsized on the White River leaving nine others stranded until rescue boats arrived.

Margaret Massensation Pictoria London Quee Elizabeth III Buckim Palace Anthony Armstrong-Jones Prince Charles Anne Prince Andrew Princess Margaret Mr. Armstrong-Janes Imogean Poynter Whitel, River Indianapolis

Macmillan Expected to Declare for Common Market

London reports say Prime Minister Macmillan will announce Britain’s bid to seek an economic merger with European partners, signaling a shift toward joining the EEC via the seven-nation EFTA route amid debates in Parliament and among officials about trade and Commonwealth ties.

Macmillan London Britain Oxymor Richard B. Russell Kremlin Harvard Bloc European Free Trade Geneva Com-Y EEC House of Commons

Mountain Climber Injured in 100 Foot Fall at Yosemite

Ulrich Roger 18 El Cerrito and William 18 Los Angeles suffered chest injuries when Ulrich slipped while climbing near Cathedral Spires in Yosemite National Park. Rangers airlifted Ulrich to a hospital after the 100 foot fall. The scene involved a perilous pendulum swing as the climbers were lowered by helicopter.

Yosemite National J National Park, Park Roger Ulrich Ulrich el Cerrito William Rittenberger Los Angeles Lewis Memo Cathedral Yosemiterial Hospital

Regret over publisher Evans Jr. death noted

President Kennedy Sunday expressed deep regret at the death of Silli man Evans Jr. 36, publisher of the Nashville Tennessean. Evans had led the Tennessean since 1953.

Kennedy Silliman Evans Jr The Nashville Tennessean Evans Tennessean

Italian WWI ace dies in Zarzano air show stunt

Vasco Magrini, aged 67 and one of the era’s oldest stunt fliers, was killed during a Sunday air show in Zarzano Italy when his craft failed to pull out of tight loops and dove. He had claimed to test Italy’s first experimental jet in 1929 near Florence for the air force, a wooden fuselage, stubby-winged plane ultimately rejected as too slow.

Vasco Magrini Zarzano Italy Magrini Florence Air Force

Pistol Wielding Slayer Caught at Miami Airport

C. O. Jackson, 41, a former Marine, was arrested at Miami International Airport after he pulled a German pistol and confessed to shooting Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Larkin in Dayton earlier Saturday. Zamora and officers wrestled him to the ground as Cuban bystanders watched. one officer blocked the hammer with a thumb to prevent firing.

Miami UPI Dayton Ohio Miami International Airport Dade County C. O. Jackson Jackson Charles J. Larkin Guillermo Zamora James

Cadet Shot While Foiling Holdup at Los Angeles Street Robbery

Robert Felton was shot in the stomach when he tried to grab a 32 caliber automatic from two holdup men during a robbery on Figueroa Street. The robbers fled empty handed. Field Marshal Montgomery commented at a military school event that the best boys win prizes by not being deterred by bandits.

Aldershot England UPI Vis Los Angeles CNS Alcount Montgomery Military School Sunday Fendant Robert Felton Pré Montgomery Figueroa Street

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