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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1959

Page

2

World Around Summit Near Britain Eyes Meeting Date

British sources said a West-East heads-of-state summit could be announced in coming days with a late November or early December date. The campaign centers on permit issues, Macmillan casting a Summit as imminent while Labour faces a strike disrupting 2000 workers at the cryogen works, risking 250000 layoffs due to liquid oxygen shortages.

Yorkshire Macmillan Britain Crygen Works Wolkout

Young Canadian boy condemned to death in rape slaying

A 14-year-old boy, Steven Truscott, was sentenced to hang for the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Ontario. Despite a jury urging mercy, Canadian law required the death penalty, making him the youngest to face the extreme penalty in history. The trial was two weeks long and held behind closed doors.

Goderich, Ont UPI Steven Truscott J. Ferguson Justice Ferguson

Soviet economy gains not up to Khrushchev claims

A Joint Congressional study finds Soviet industrial growth may outpace the United States in the near term but notes official Soviet production figures likely overstate output. The panel says central planning yields different task capacities and warns private markets would not choose Soviet paths.

Nikita Washington Lpn Khrushchev U. S Joint G. Warren Nutter University of Virginia Soviet Union United States Tve Netter

Half-Done Job Essed Stands Trial Over Forged Check

ML Barr, 30, faced a jail sentence Thursday as his wife attempted to cash a five billion shilling note printed on a single side. Authorities allege the document was forged and linked to a broader fraud scheme.

ML Barr

Postal Charge Note at Two Dollars Fifty Four Cents

A brief notice records a postal charge of two dollars fifty four cents. The fragment references American Association style postage and CC De. Details are limited due to damaged text but indicates additional costs or rates.

Hoffa Says Aides Obey Labor Reform Law

Teamster President James R Hoffa states a survey of about two thirds of Local unions shows no officials holding office in violation of the new labor reform law. He notes five officials with recent criminal records are on leaves, and promises to report further once the survey is finished.

Washington UPI Teamster James R. Hoffa Hoffa James P. Mitchell Mitchell

Applicants Appear Pronto Through Help Ads

Classified ads move quickly to fill job openings with prompt Help Ads service. Employers seek applicants and advertise listings to attract qualified candidates.

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