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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1962

Page

4

Californians in Plea for San Luis Funds

Washington lawmakers heard California officials urge rapid San Luis Reservoir funding as part of the federal budget. Senator Kuchel said the project is crucial to meet rising population and industrial needs, linking water systems and extending the Central Valley Project. He cited a need for about 6 million in cash and 27 million in federal shares within a 1.7 billion state plan.

Washington San Luis Kuchel California Senate Thoms H. Kechel Cal Ralph M Brody Strate Water Commission Weham E Wame Water Resources Uou Central Valley

Salan Accepts Responsibility at SAO Trial in Paris

Paris testimony saw Raoul Salan, former general, declare full responsibility for the SAO organization. He stated that as head he cannot deny conduct spanning 42 years of command while denying leading an armed band. Spectators fell silent as he defended his role amid charges of terrorist attacks that killed hundreds.

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Brown Foresees Nixon Sniping at JFIC

Gov. Montebello states he will not allow a hostile base of operations in his administration in 1962. He avoids naming Richard M. Nixon directly but hints at the former VP possibly winning the governorship and then attacking Kennedy, his opponent.

Montebellour Richard M. Nixon Kennedy

House Approves New Office of Research

Washington report on Kennedy plan to create an Office of Science and Technology to supervise government research. Officials say annual research spend exceeds 12 billion dollars. office could save hundreds of millions. Mention of California’s role and political rhetoric surrounding De Gaulle and Salan amid broader national debates.

Washington UPI House Kennedy Office of Science and Technology White House

Khrushchev Pledges New Nuclear Tests After U S

Varna Bulgaria Soviet leader Khrushchev announced Moscow will renew nuclear tests after U S blasts in the Pacific. He warned Western circles that launching pads from a prior atmospheric series will be readied again while praising Yugoslavia and urging Turkey to shift away from militarization. He spoke to 30,000 Bulgarians from Varna’s city hall balcony during a state visit.

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Envoy to Cambodia Resigns Post

Washington reports President Kennedy accepted the resignation of career diplomat William C. Trimble as U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia. Trimble leaves after serving in the post, with no immediate successor named.

Cambodia Washington Kennedy William C. Trimble Ambassado

Rafferty Denounces Far Right Label in California Race

J Max Rafferty, running for state superintendent, says Dr Cecil B Hardesty called him far right at a May 10 San Rafael meeting. Rafferty says Hardesty also labeled Ralph Richardson of Los Angeles as far left and insists he seeks only the people of California. Richardson defends against Rafferty and criticizes his language.

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Speed Reading Class Opens at St Maria Goretti School

Public sessions will run Mondays at 3950 Palo Verde Ave. St. Maria Goretti School offers speed reading classes and remedial reading and spelling instruction for all, aiding students with diverse needs.

St. Maria Gosperti School Palo Verde l Ave

Candidacy claim over dates in LAUSD leadership role

The statement alleges Rafferty aims to obscure the broad date of support from five years of nonpartisan service as a member and now president of the Los Angeles City Board of Education. The claim links the candidate to ongoing leadership in the LAUSD and questions the transparency of a timeline.

Rafferty Los Angeles

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