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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1964
Page
1
A column argues permanent friction between reporters and public offices over information. It cites security in wartime, censorship fears, and scandals like Bobby Baker to defend free press and insist readers deserve thorough reporting despite official pushback.
Los Angeles voters consider a two cent cigarette tax as city council approves the measure for mayoral approval. Supervisors drop over eight million in county capital projects and seek a November bond issue to finance a broad construction program with a 30 day report deadline.
Mrs. Ma r i n a Osw a l d widow of Lee Harvey Oswald was recalled by the Warren Commission for questioning about reports that she locked Oswald in his room to prevent a threat on former Vice President Richard Nixon. The 22 year old Russian born widow testified previously and did not discuss her testimony as she left the room for lunch. The panel hopes to finish its work by month’s end.
Fragmented text from a local notice references streets Sixty Bt and Fire Ave in Long Beach area. The readable portion hints at a decree or official action and mentions Coty io The Decree Nee CIS. Limited legible facts prevent full reconstruction of purpose or parties.
A six month old baby died after a bottle of liquid bleach tipped over in a Harbor General apartment. Police said the injury occurred when the child was burned over more than half its body. The baby’s mother, Mrs. Carol Jean Schnelte of 533 West 17th Street, was away at the time.
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