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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1962

Page

2

High-Altitude Nuclear Test Fails in Pacific Series

The Thor missile carrying a nuclear warhead failed during the biggest test in the Pacific series near Johnston Island. Debris dropped into the sea within the safety zone. no injuries or radioactivity danger reported. AEC noted the misfire, with debris from the warhead washing ashore and authorities planning a careful review before a third attempt.

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Fisher opposes park bond on November ballot

Senator Fisher, who steered the $270 million construction bonds in 1962, says he will oppose any recreation bond on the November ballot. Gov Brown planned a special session to resubmit bonds for fall, with Fisher stressing construction bonds should not share the ballot. He warned the two bond measures should not be paired and favored keeping construction bonds separate.

Sacramento San Senate Assembly Fisher

Marijuana Owner Committed to CYA Debate in California

Opponents of the amendment include Gov Edmund G Brown and former VP Richard M Nixon in the race for governor. William Brian Zwart, 13, was charged after police found one and a half pounds of marijuana in his home on May 4. The issue centers on the bill's wording and constitutional validity as a narcotics case proceeds.

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Payola allegations and union official testimony emerge

Washington P Johnson City reports Jackie testified that Bright, head of the Americanized carpet treatment group and AGVA administrator, accepted free accommodations at the Concord Hotel Kiamesha Lake Catskills resort, tied to AFL-CIO union influence. Meanwhile Seal Beach Yacht Club announces its first annual beach party at 4 pm Saturday by the pier.

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