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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1963

Page

3

Pressing for Dec 14 windup of Congress amid civil rights push

President Johnson’s address to a joint session today could decide whether Congress adjourns in mid December or stays into the new year for civil rights action. House leaders pressed to wind up by December 14 with emergency funding through Jan 31 for agencies lacking regular appropriations while awaiting Johnson’s next move.

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Huge Gains Recorded on Market

Huge gains mark a brisk market session with many blue chips advancing. US Steel Chrysler Sears Roebuck RCA General Electric Pfizer Pan American World Airways rise, while New York stock exchange preps for heavy volume with earlier opening and expanded trading posts for emergencies.

Steel Jones & Laughlin Chrysler Sears Roebuck RCA General Electric Pfizer Pan American World Air Ways New York Exchange

City Halls Close for Thanksgiving in South Area

All city halls in the South area will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving observance. City offices will reopen Friday from 8 am to 5 pm in Artesia Bellflower Compton Downey Lynwood La Mirada Norwalk Dairy Valley and Paramount.

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Governor Brown and gun control debate in Sacramento

Brown comments on firearms show a strong gun lobby in Washington opposing controls. He suggests a mandatory waiting period before issuing firearms to allow background checks, while noting personal views not based on official policy. Sacramento security has been tightened after Kennedy's assassination with 24 hour protection at the Executive Mansion and unspecified patrol reinforcements.

Thomt Brown Oswald Mexico Washington Sacramento Gov. Brown Kennedy Executive Mansion Arthur Avarcon

Kennedy Widow Attends East Room Meeting After Funeral

Mrs Kennedy, remaining in seclusion, appeared in the East Room with President Johnson to meet Latin American dignitaries after her husband’s funeral. Johnson indicated Mrs Kennedy plans no immediate move from the White House while continued security covers her and her children.

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Peru quake injures residents in Arequipa

A sharp earthquake rocked Arequipa in southern Peru Tuesday night injuring several residents with no fatalities reported. Authorities assess damage as crews sweep affected neighborhoods and monitor aftershocks for safety.

Arequipa Peru UPI

Kennedy Family Visits Father’s Grave in Cold Tombstone

Crowds line cemetery slopes as Ethel Kennedy and Peter Lawford visit the grave of John F. Kennedy. Queen Frederika of Greece and other nations offer tributes. Dean Rusk and wife also stop by, while others walk among white gravestones beneath four blue lights and an Eternal Light.

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Wall Street Rebounds After Planned $12 Million Help

The Dow Jones rises to a 40 year high as Keith Funston leads efforts to aid Ira Haupt & Co after its suspension tied to a bankrupt commodities customer. News of President Kennedy’s death and the Tuptey case weighed heavily earlier, with elevators idling during the shooting in Dallas. Brokers return from lunch to a calmer floor.

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Wilmington Officer Dragged 150 Feet After Car Collision

Wilmington police officer Thomas M. Schmidt 40 was dragged 150 feet by a car while off duty in San Pedro. He remained in serious condition at Harbor Hospital with five broken ribs a dislocated hip and head injuries. The incident occurred near Patton Avenue when his disabled car was struck. the other driver Mary Simetovich 71 said she may have blacked out and recalled nothing. No charges were filed.

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