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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1962

Page

2

Evacuate Women in War Zone From Dutch West New Guinea

West New Guinea authorities plan to withdraw about 700 Dutch women and children from peninsular villages along a 500 mile coast to safety amid fighting between Dutch forces and Indonesian infiltrators. Families will be resettled on Biak island near Geelvink Bay as a relay for Dutch reinforcements. Dutch Prime Minister Jan de Quay appeals to UN and U Thant to send observers to curb aggression.

Fakfak West New Guinea Poverrsent Hollandia Biak Asland Geedvink Bay Netherlands Jan de Quay U Thant Indonesia

2,000 Demo Women Pop Up Event Moves

The JFK pop up event for 2,000 Democratic women was moved within Estes' facilities amid White House pressure. Kennedy urged continued support, saying the party cannot lose a single seat in Congress as Democratic women gather to aid campaigns.

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Estes Case Murder Clues Bared

In El Paso federal court US district judge Thomason presides over a creditors hearing for Bile Sol Estes. Creditors may question Estes about assets and liabilities including hidden assets as a committee of creditors may be appointed to work with receiver Harry W. Moore. The scene is tied to a broader political backdrop as Kennedy speaks on the White House south lawn with Caroline Kennedy visible at an upstairs window and Johnson present for a morning strategy session.

EL Paso, Tex Harry W. Moore Estes House Senate Kennedy Caroline Kennedy White House Lyndon B. Johnson John

26 Killed as U S Plane Explodes in Germany

A four engine plane with radar gear crashed about six miles east of Munich while returning to Rota Spain, killing 26 including 17 Navy enlisted men and 4 officers. Eyewitness radio reports described the aircraft exploding at 10 000 feet as wreckage scattered over a six mile area and search efforts continued for additional bodies.

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Gasoline blast burns Norwalk mother and child

A 33 year old Norwalk woman Mrs Jennie Martinez and her five year old daughter Grace suffered first and second degree burns Tuesday in a gasoline explosion at their home on 14320 Marilla Ave The blast occurred after the woman scrubbed a floor with gasoline Officials from Norwalk sheriff s office said they treated the pair at Norwalk Community Hospital Cause of explosion and extent of home damage are not known

Norwalk Jennie Martinez Grace Marilla Ave Norwalk Community Hospital

Damn Yankees Show Extended In Morganj Ha

Local theater in Morganj Ha extends the Darn Yankees production indefinitely after a run that was to end Saturday. The show plays Thursday Friday and Saturday nights at 35 Locust Ave, with classified ads urging businesses to find the right spot for organization.

Corinthian Theater Yently Morganj Ha Locust Ave

Medicare Showdown Promised in Congress

Sen Hubert Humphrey declared Democrats will push Kennedy's medical care plan through the Senate and House this year despite Republican opposition. Kennedy met with White House aides after the AMA attacked the proposal on television, a response Kennedy reportedly did not watch but reviewed in reports.

Washington UPT Sen Hubert Ha Ifumphrey Minn Kennedy Senate House White House American Medical Association

Army contract awarded to Marine Terminal Co in Long Beach

Marine Terminal Co at 920 S Pico St secured a 1.8 million Army contract for car barge truck and terminal stevedoring services in the Long Beach area. Announcement came Tuesday from Rep. Craig Hosmer and the Army Pacific Transportation and Terminal Command at Fort Mason California.

Marine Terminal Co S. Pico St Army Long Beach Craig Hosmer R-Long Beach Pacific Transportation and Terminal Com Smand Ft. Mason Calf

Ex-Texas police chief says he was fired over Estes probe

Former Pecos police chief Peables says he was dismissed after starting an investigation into Billie Sol Estes and associates. He claims evidence of Estes deals emerged a year before federal probes, with local paper staff and citizens group previously examining Estes. Peables describes meeting locals in March 1961 and presenting photostat stacks on ammonia tank schemes tied to thousands. He alleges the civil authorities declined to act, and he was later ousted after raising the issue with the police commission.

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Pensioner’s Bulletin New cordless hearing aids offered

State law now provides cordless hearing aids at no cost to eligible seniors. Assocated Hearing Center invites you to see, write, or call for details at 622 Pine Ave, Long Beach, with code HE 20459.

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