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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1962

Page

2

Army unit in Thailand lacks live ammo for exercises

Defense Department says a battalion group in Thailand can be supplied with ammunition from nearby depots and trains if needed. The 1000-man unit joined SEATO forces five weeks ago for joint drills. live rounds are withheld due to no contact with an enemy. A Marine battalion nearby likely has live ammo and a firing range is being negotiated in Thailand.

Washington Army Bate Group Thailand Defense Department Southeast Asian Treaty Organizations SEATO Kennedy Korat Laos

Kennedy says economy steady, market should follow

President Kennedy told reporters the national economy is moving steadily forward and he expects the stock market to rise with it. He cautioned no action unless the economy falters and cited April figures as encouraging. In Colombo, Ceylon, Justice Minister Fernando said trials of 25 people charged in an abortive coup will begin next month.

Washington Kennedy Ceylon Colombo S. P. C. Fernando

Grand Jury to Probe Estes Cotton Record

A grand jury will investigate Billie Sol Estes cotton record as a medical team reviews the exhumed body of Marshall, shot last June by a .22 bolt-action rifle to determine if death was suicide, by mischance, or murder. Estes, facing fraud indictments, refused to testify, invoking the Fifth Amendment six times at a federal receivership hearing. He declined to reveal occupation, office location, or assets and asked about Agriculture, Inc. and other books.

Marshall EL Paso Tex Billie Sol Estes Pecos Estes John Cofer Austin

Bohan to Head Foundation Here in Long Beach

John T. Bohan will serve as president of the Long Beach Chapter of the National Foundation with Mrs. Mark D. Miner as campaign chairman and Mrs. Earl FE Parker as the chapter’s office. Joe Dowling, the state chairman, reported the local chapter has cut its debt from $60,000 to $14,000.

Long Beach The National Foundation John T.bohan Mark D. Miner Earl FE. Parker Joe Dowling

Coast Guard Auxiliary Offers Summer Boat Handling Classes

The Coast Guard Auxiliary starts a series of one hour lessons in safe boat handling at 7 30 p m tonight in Room 407 Poly High School commercial building. Classes will run every Thursday night through the summer and are open to boat owners and anyone interested in boat handling.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Poly High School

Astronaut Receives Green Light for Orbit Mission

NASA officials announced that if the rocket cannot meet the three orbit target they will attempt another day. John H Glenn Jr has logged 41g hours in space, guiding the plan for maximum orbital time if possible. Carpenter prepares for the flight amid smoke from Everglades fires. his wife Rene and four children’ plans remain unclear. Carpenter will tow a multicover balloon in orbit and will eat pie shaped snacks in space as part of the mission preparations.

Fish Carpenter Atlantic John A Shorty) Powers Project Mercury Powers John H Glenn, Jr Everglades Navy Cmdr. Carpenter Famous Hangar S Rene Col Powers National Aeronautics and Space Administration Carpenter

Walkout Affects Five Wholesale Bakeries Tied to Cities

Local 37 spokesman AL Meyer warned a walkout by five wholesale bakeries could ripple to Spokane and San Diego if no settlement is reached promptly. Industry negotiator Ernest L Dalany reported no breakthrough on key issues, including the demand for two consecutive days off, while union officials criticized the eight cent hourly raise offer plus six cents later. A spokesman urged maintaining adequate bread supplies for retailers.

AL Meyer Spokane San Diego Barrisz Ton Ernest L Dalany Meyer

Bathyscaphe Archimede Sets Record Depth off Honshu

The French navy bathyscaphe Archimede descended to 15 744 feet in the Pacific Ocean off Honshu Island Japan marking a record plunge into the deep uncharted waters observers said.

Cash offered to oppose Brown sparks probe in California

In Los Angeles Gov Edmund Brown and other Democrats faced a flood of statements after Phillip Winston Moore filed a 500000 suit alleging he was fraudulently induced into the Democratic primary for governor. Moore also claimed 7000 was paid for campaign expenses and called for a grand jury probe.

Los Angeles UPI Igov Edmund G. Brown Phillip Winston Moore Sanford Weiner Southern California Cam Weiner Brown Eugene L. Wyman Southern California State Democratic Central Committee Dist. Atty William M. McKesson Wyman George Christopher Robert Finch Richard B. Nixon Wytian

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