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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1962

Page

2

Strife and bribe claims loom in union dispute

McClellan presses for clarity as he and Wars face sworn testimony on a submarine strike dispute. The leaders discuss an alleged $5,000 payoff and a potential Taft Hartley law step to end the work stoppage. Vars, expelled from his union post, says offers were made for an out of court settlement while Senate investigations stall due to a filibuster.

Mec Clelan McClellan McClelan Vars iVars Wars Boilermakers New London Talon Senate

Pensioners May Get New Glasses Free

Eye care initiative offers free thorough eye examinations and glasses for eligible seniors. Dr Milton Glinsberg advertises at Heavesen building Downszin with 30 years of experience and a call to bring identification.

Pea Jones Milton Glinserg

New Funds for Shelters Rejected

Washington lawmakers rejected further federal construction of fallout shelters amid warnings of terrible devastation. The House backed the Appropriations Committee stance against more shelters or using funds already available, while advancing a 15 billion measure to finance many federal agencies, including the Office of Civil Defense, in the new fiscal year starting July 1.

Washington SPS House Appropriations Committee Office of Civil Defense

Montrose Collides With Cement Barge Under Ambassador Bridge

DETROIT UPS The Eng Ush vessel Montrose collided with a cement barge Monday night in the Detroit River and began sinking in the shadow of the Ambassador Bridge but all crewmen escaped from the floundering ship. The crash occurred directly beneath the bridge linking Detroit and Windsor as police reported. The Montrose had left the Detroit harbor terminal only minutes before.

Detroit UPS Montrose Detroit River Ambassador Bridge

Abortion Law Debated After Thalidomide Scandal

The piece recounts US and UK responses to thalidomide tragedy. The American Medical Association orders a study on congenital malformations to safeguard the population. In Britain, Health Minister Enoch Powell faces criticism for slow drug withdrawal and no state compensation for affected mothers, as Maurice Edelman calls for clarity on the tragedy’s factors.

American Medical Association Chicago Storm Briain House of Commons Enoch Powell Maurice Edelman

Phony Bomb Scares In Ukiah Menace Three Boys

Ukiah police spent Monday tracing seven phony bomb threats across buildings with assistance from the telephone company. They located three boys, aged 13, at one home as the callers trying to place a long distance call to the White House. Parents were summoned.

White House

Union Oil Reports Record First-Half Earnings

Union Oil of California said its first half 1962 earnings rose to 20.6 million dollars, or 2.30 dollars a share, up 23 percent from 1961 six-month earnings of 16.8 million.

Union Oil Los Angeles UFI Union Oil of California

L B Offers 14 Acres as Customhouse Site

A Wil tington Charter of Commerce member said the committee favors placing customs headquarters in the harbor area near Los Angeles and Long Beach. The March 1962 committee formed as the Port of Long Beach option to sell land to the federal government drew mayor Yorty’s political objections. A formal action on the option is held pending necessary steps.

Wil Tington Charter of Commerce Harbor Los Angeles Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor

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