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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1961
Page
2
World leader Jamie Quadros told reporters violent action against Cuba could threaten unity in the Americas and global peace. He said he learned of the abortive invasion only after it began and voiced fear of violence against Cuba’s government and people.
Service at one of three sabotaged Salt Lake City telephone relay stations was restored Tuesday while the FBI continued its silent probe. Officials emphasized they are investigating to determine whether any federal laws were violated and declined further comment.
Memorial Day 1961 stories surround Frank Skendall, a Marine veteran paralyzed since Guadalcanal. He chose freedom over life in Lithuania in 1926, served in Haiti, Cuba, and Nicaragua, then fought on Guadalcanal, ending in a Long Beach VA hospital. He recalls losses, survival, and a lifelong U S life with wife Agnes.
A 10 year old Chicago boy who loved Little League baseball died from a brain injury five days after being struck on the head by a drive during a suburban team tryout. He died in hospital with doctors stating the accident was caused by the line drive.
George McCormick, a young California Little League player, died May 19 after a head injury from a wild pitch. Reports say he collapsed late in the game and failed to recover. The incident marks another fatality linked to youth baseball.
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