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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1961

Page

3

World News Roundup: Catholics, Eichmann, Khrushchev

Hungary sentences twelve Roman Catholics including priests to prison for alleged plots to overthrow the government. Adolf Eichmann faces a death-penalty trial in Jerusalem as the sole defense witness. In Bolzano, Italy two German-speaking Tyrolese are killed during a curfew crackdown on dynamite terrorism. Khrushchev receives Lenin Order and the third Hammer and Sickle medal for cosmonaut Gagarin’s spaceflight. An American sailor killed in Japan is identified as Filipino Isabelo Quinones Duenas. Weekly East German refugee figures rise to 4,770. In Manila, Aguinaldo, age 92, declines Kennedy’s invitation due to health.

Budapest Hungary Odon Lenard Istvan Tabeady Jerusalem UPI Adolf Eichmann Hitler Bureau of Jewish Affairs Israel Dews Eichmann Witnass Atorney Robert Servalius West Germany Ferratius Inte Bolzano Italy Tyral

President Asks Aid for Transit Plan Passes Senate

President Kennedy asked Congress to approve about 80 million dollars to aid planning development and improvement of mass transportation in metropolitan and urban areas. The Senate included a mass transportation program in a housing bill. The White House said federal aid would supplement local investments and fund surveys planning and demonstrations. Eligibility requires an approved comprehensive transit plan and a coalition of local governments in the metro area. Immediate emergency aid was urged for equipment and facilities in areas facing urgent problems.

Washington API Kennedy Compress iHouse Senate White House

House OKs Congo Costs Amid Grumbling Vote

The House approved 32.2 million dollars to pay part of the United Nations costs for Congo military assistance. The roll call was 241 in favor, 63 against. Opponents cited unpaid assessments by the Soviet bloc and France.

Washington House Senate United Nations Congo U.N H. R. Grass Lowa Clare Hoffman R-Mich France

Two Puizy Poodles Vanish in Day

In San Francisco two white tiny poodles disappeared after being let out for a stroll. One named Junior belonged to a Giants outfielder. the other, Andre, had performed with the Ice Follies. No further details on their fate or owners are provided.

San Francisco UPI Mays Andre Ice Follies Giants Witlies Ye County Gamspbedt

JFK Skips Governors Conclave

President Kennedy will not attend the National Governors Conference in Hawaii next week due to a back ailment. Vice President Johnson will represent him at the Honolulu meeting. The White House said the final decision reflected the back problem and a long trip. Kennedy will not hold a news conference this week.

Washington UPI Kennedy Hawaii White House Lyndon B Johnson Honolulu Pierre Salinger Salinger

Plot Bared to Kill Ruler of Singapore

Singapore papers report police uncovered a plot to assassinate Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew. Police said they arrested 12 persons and found three hand grenades, but officials emphasized the talk did not come from government or police.

Singapore UPS Lea Kuan Yew

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