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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1961

Page

17

Needy Area Bill Passage Seen Today

The Senate amended the low income areas bill to place direct control of the 394 million program with Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges. After approving amendments, the Senate postponed a final vote, aiming to pass by Wednesday night. Democratic leader Mike Mansfield said the bill would provide federal grants and loans to chronically distressed areas via an independent Commerce Department administration.

Washington Senate Secretary of Commerce Luther H. Hodges Mike Mansfield Montana Senate Banking Committee Commerce Department

Eight B52 Crewmen Safe as Bomber Crashes in Field

A B52 bomber with eight crew aboard crashed from 10,000 feet into a barley field near Yuba City California. All eight parachuted to safety though two were injured. One sergeant died at the scene and six other crew members survived. An explosive ordnance team retrieved the nuclear bomb, with officials saying no danger to crew or firefighters. The crash damaged Beale and Mather Air Force Bases operations and disrupted traffic as rescuers worked.

Yuba City Mather Air Force Sacramento Air Force Beale Air Force Base Lawrence Gillham Northern California

Across the Nation 180 Negro Marchers Arrested

Police arrested 175 Negroes in Louisville including three leaders for a singing demonstration against segregation. Most offenders were juveniles pa roled to parents. Detainees faced disorderly conduct charges. leaders tied to the Negro steering committee.

Louisville

Youth Arrested in New Jersey Gun Theft Case

A 16-year-old German born New Brunswick boy, living in New Brunswick, is held on theft charges after police say he stole rifles and pistols including two antique guns from the public library. Officers found guns, swastikas, and Hitler images in his room along with notebooks about weapons.

New Jersey New Brunswick N. J Hitler Claude Calligan

Home-Building Tax Cut Urged by Mayor Christopher

San Francisco mayor George Christopher urged allowing homeowners to deduct home improvement costs from state and federal taxes to stimulate the building industry. Eugene Foley of the Commerce Department supported the plan and asked for a memorandum.

San Francisco UPI George Christophers Act Ag Anitecession Meashte Christopher Sid Eugene Foley Assistiant Secretary of Commerce

Ship Torn by Reef Off Palos Verdes Feared Lost

The 10,000 ton Greek freighter Dominator ran aground near Rocky Point north of Marineland and began taking water. With 9,000 tons of grain aboard, salvage work continued as two tugs failed to dislodge her at high tide. Coast Guard and police prepared for further attempts as weather worsened and crowds gathered along the coast.

Palos Verdes Peninsula Coast Guard Weather Bureau Palos Verdes Torrance

National Lottery Referendum Proposal Introduced in Congress

Rep Paul A Fine of New York introduced a bill on Tuesday calling for a national referendum on whether the government should sponsor a national lottery. The measure aims to gauge public support for federal lottery sponsorship.

Washington Paul A. Fine R-N-Y

Day of Hell in Congo Described by nun

In Congo’s Kivu Province a nun recounted a day of terror during a Congo uprising and U N operations. She described rape and brutality as Belgian nuns and priests faced violence while Malayan troops and Gurkha Indian battalions prepared to bolster U N protection. The report notes an airlift from New Delhi to Leopoldville and the arrival of Indian commandos amid continuing unrest.

Congo Nun Leopoldville U.N New Delhi Kindy Kama Chicago Patrice Lumumba Tenstra Kokumba Kindu World Wide Grace Testimony Mission George Vinton Ebensberg Frederick Lynwood Calif Mia Carl L. Anderson Sally Elaine Kivu Kasongo U. N New Delhi

Area Bill in Committee Moves to Aid Hardship Regions

Washington AP The Senate Commerce Committee staff proposed a broad adjustment assistance program to help industries and communities harmed by foreign imports. The plan favors a middle path between free trade and tariffs, offering loans, depreciation, retraining, and technical help through regional productivity councils to rebuild production and resilience.

Washington Senate Commerce Committee

Goldberg Pledges Jobless Aid to Kennedy Programs

Labor Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg told 40 unemployed workers in Milwaukee that the Eisenhower era left the nation with a bad economic situation. He urged bipartisan support for President Kennedy and pledged that the administration would propose programs to meet individual needs and restore economic health. He said they would listen to workers and avoid sweeping problems under the rug.

Milwaukee Wis UPN Arthur J. Goldberg Eisenhower Kennedy Goldberg Middle West United States

Independent City Council stalls on transport plan

Syracuse Nationals upset Philadelphia Warriors in the NBA playoffs opener on page C L, as the Independent ETL council remains stalled on adoption of a municipal transportation program on page B 1.

Syracuse Nationals Philadelphia Warriors National Basketball Association

Two Woolworths Fire. Havana Bomb Attacks

Saboteurs in downtown Havana ignite two Woolworth stores and throw bombs at two more as fires spread through department stores. The Epoca building is reported destroyed with a five million dollar loss while other blazes are contained with no immediate casualties.

Havana UPI Woolworth Cost Amers Laing Epoca Flonr 1A Epoca Sears Roe Precios Fijos

Weathering Ham Theatrical Visit Confuses Town

A breezy forecast clashes with a busy week as a famed actor visits the town. The weatherman predicts sun and warmth while streets and venues fill up, except for the theater where the actor works, drawing amused comments from WM.

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