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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1961

Page

2

Two Vie for Top State Legion Job

Two candidates vie for the top state American Legion post with ongoing coverage of campaign platforms. The piece notes veterans affairs topics such as VA hospital construction, recognition of Red China, and restoration of World War II and Korean veterans’ National Service Life Insurance. Special events list color guard, drum band, and drill team contests at Stephens Field and Lincoln Park with evening championships.

China American Civil Liberties Union Stephens Field Seventh Street Ximena Avenue Sephens Field AL Am Lincoln Park Band Shell

West Firm in Crisis in Berlin Rusk says

Secretary of State Dean Rusk outlined steps the West will take to firm up its position in West Berlin. He warned that without a strong defense the free world risks miscalculation by the Soviet Union and potential war by year’s end. Ambassadors from Germany Britain and France prepare for talks at the State Department.

Washington Dean Rusk West Kremlin West Berlin Burke Laos Germany Britain Los Angeles France Uuu Rusk Berlin U.S Khrushchev

Legion Aid on Narcotic Act Hailed by National Leader

National Legion Commander William H. Burke told Legionnaires the United States faces greater danger from a lack of nerve than from a shortage of military strength. The remarks framed narcotics policy as a national security issue during a continued page A-1 discussion.

Legion National Legion William H. Burke United States

U S Plans for Berlin Defense Are Outlined

NSC session at the White House discussed defense plans for West Berlin. Joint Chiefs of Staff oversee long mid and short range war plans with Berlin action in contingency blueprints. Salinger declined to name attendees or discuss specifics.

West Berlin National Security Council White House NSC Pierre Salinger Berlin Joint Chiefs of Staff Jake Warene Salinger Defense

Reds Map Security Actions After Signing Treaty

Berlin based Communist leader Walter Ulbricht said Russia and East Germany are preparing security measures for the time after a peace treaty. He warned at a rally near Mosbach that West Germany may stir disturbances as the treaty is signed, and that Soviet and East German actions aim to guard against potential unrest in West Berlin and to secure the “free city” status.

Berlin API East Ger Cman Communist Party Jeader Walter Ulbricht Russia East Germany Chemcal Morseburg Ulbricht Neues Deutschstate Neuies Deutschland West Berlin Nikita Khrushchev Bonn

Woman Sentenced on Bad Check Charge

June Elaine Shaffer, 23, was sentenced by Superior Judge Maurice C. Sparring to 1 ½ months in county jail as part of a five year probation on insufficient fund check charges. Officers said she cashed checks totaling 400 in Lakewood and Long Beach markets before her arrest in May.

Elaine Shaffer Lime Ave Maurice C. Sparring Lakewood Long Beach

Navy recruiter to speak on Operation Sunshine at exchange meeting

Chief P J Delliquanti head of the Navy Recruiting Office will discuss Operation Sunshine at the Long Beach Exchange Club luncheon next Wednesday noon in the Red Velvet Room of the Lafayette Hotel.

P. J. Delliquanti Li. 5 Navy Long Beach Exchange Club Red Velvet Lafayette Hotel

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