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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1962

Page

2

Laos Conflict Deepens Amid SEATO Pressure

In Laos, Pathet Lao forces withdraw toward Nam Tha and Houei Sai while Lao national army units retreat and regroup in Thailand. U S advisory missions warn of a chaotic northwestern Laos scene with guerrillas potentially exploiting jungle cover to threaten parts of Thailand as regional powers seek a settlement.

Muncie Vientiane Laos Pathet Lao Nam Tha Houei Sai Mekong River Thailand

Interior minister Lemus dies after cerebral hemorrhage

Col. Jose Luis Lemus, Guatemala's interior minister, died in Guatemala City on Wednesday from a cerebral hemorrhage suffered the previous Monday. The death prompts condolences from government leaders and a period of mourning.

Guatemala Dios Guatemala City Jose Luis Lemus Interior

Brown Says Birch Society Danger to Country

Gov. Brown called the John Birch Society almost as dangerous as communism and said she is frightened by its spread to school boards and city councils. In a Q A after addressing the Board of Rabbis of Southern California she described members as a relative minority but warned their potential impact.

Los Angeles Brown John Birch ‘Society Board of Rabbis of Southern California John Birth Society

U S Units to Go to Border in Thailand Move

The United States plans about 3 800 Army and Marine ground troops with two air squadrons for cover along a 500 mile northeastern Thai defensive line. About 5 000 US personnel will operate with Thailand s 130 000 strong force as Red incursions loom from Laos. main focus is the zone from Vientiane to Ubon Ratchathani with rail links to Bangkok, as rains turn roads to mud.

Washington United States Thailand Laos Ubon Thani Vientiane Ubon Ratchathani Bangkok

Inland Customhouse Site Picked by GSA

GSA selects Inland Customhouse site despite limited land for both a customs headquarters and an international trade center. Officials favor proximity to the 223rd Street location to the San Diego Freeway and interchanges with the Long Beach and Harbor Freeways. Long Beach city officials proposed the trade center and harbor boards have agreed in principle to support funding.

Beach Funds Sought for Orange County Coast

Sen Clair Engle asked the Senate Appropriations Committee to add one million dollars to the public works budget for erosion control along the Orange County coast. The project spans from the San Gabriel River mouth to Newport Bay and includes Seals Beach Surfside Sunset Beach Huntington Beach Balboa and Newport. A Corps of Engineers report has been approved locally and will be sent to Congress soon.

Washington Clair Engle Calif Senate Appropriations Committee Public Orange County San Gabriel River Newport Bay Seals Beach Surfside Sunset ‘Beach Huntington Beach Balboa Newport Corps’ of Engineers Congress Engle

Aeronaves Receives First Turbofan DCS Jetliner

The first of two turbofan powered DCS jetliners is delivered to Aeronaves de Mexico at Douglas Long Beach. Captain Antonio Castresano flies the plane to Mexico City. It will enter service on June 15 between Mexico City and New York.

Aeronaves de Mexico Douglas Aircraft Co Long Beach Mexico City Antonio Castresano New York

Public Works Bill Seeks Omnibus Project Inclusion

Sen. Engle notes the omnibus Public Works Authorization Bill is drafting, with potential funding enabling work to start in the coming year. He cautions that inclusion depends on funds being provided.

Sen. Engle

Merrill Lynch tied to stock losses over Aquafilter dealings

Regan testified that Merrill Lynch failed to guard customers when Aquafilter stock rose to 1650 and then fell. He noted the firm would have recommended buying 900 shares for clients, while brokers ignored risks and did not properly check customer suitability.

Regan Merrill Lynch

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