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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1970
Page
1
U S battle deaths fell to 119 in the week ended June 6, the lowest since the Cambodia invasion began. 1,211 wounded. 26 dead and 236 wounded in Cambodia. Total American war deaths since Jan 1, 1961 reached 42,544.
McALESTER Oklahoma reports say killer tornadoes struck after a massive storm front leaving death and destruction. Four dead including a teen in Alta Vista. twelve injured and at least twelve towns damaged. Mobile home districts near Lake Eufaula were hit. many homes barns roofs wiped out.
At the Pentagon two women brigadiers were promoted to generals Elizabeth Hasting and Anna Mae Hayes. Westmoreland personally kissed them marking a historic milestone. Mamie Eisenhower joined guests as the promotion drew attention from lawmakers and press.
West Indian film and TV actor Frank Silvera 55 known for High Chaparral and The Magnificent Seven died after an accidental electrocution while fixing a garbage disposal unit in his Pasadena home. He had treated for high blood pressure and was Jamaica born.
Two Globe Window Cleaning Co workers in Atlanta escaped serious harm when a scaffold on a city building gave way. Haywood Hughaley was rescued immediately. Thomas Buckhanan clung for about 20 minutes before firefighters pulled him to safety. Buckhanan suffered cuts and possible internal injuries.
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