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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1960

Page

2

Soviet envoy in Laos seeks neutral stance amid welcome

Soviet ambassador Abramov arrives in Laos and is greeted by paratroopers, monks, and flower-giving locals. He declines to discuss U S aid or Laotian government support until credentials are presented, while being nudged by Kong Le to notice airborne troops.

Viertiane Laos Bans Southeast Abramov Soviet Union Jaos Kony le Kong le

World TV for Olympics in Tokyo Promoted by RCA Leader

RCA chairman David Sarnoff predicted in Tokyo that the 1964 Olympics could be televised worldwide. He said advances in communications would allow color broadcast to home TV sets, while visiting as a guest of Japan’s Federation of Economic Organizations.

Tokyo Umi David Sarnoff Radio Corporation of America RCA Sarnoff Communications I Lites Federation of Economic Organizations Japan National Association of Manufacturers

Three Men Indicted in Lewd Book Case

A Hawaii grand jury indicted Sanford E Fresio Wallace de Ortega Mathew Meehan for using the mails to send obscene lewd lascivious and filthy books. The names of three men from California and Hawaii appear in the charge.

Cuba Exiles Raid Cuban Consulate in Miami

A mob of Cuban exiles stormed the Cuban consulate in Miami injuring Consul General Abelardo Leon Blanco and causing damage to desks machines and walls. The attackers forced open a safe and removed blank passport forms while another group protested Castro executions. Police detained two suspects.

Miami Fidel Casio Abelardo Leon Blanco Leon Blanco Loos Cuba Tle Democratic “Revolutionary Front

Department stores gain in sales nationwide report

The Federal Reserve Board said department-store sales last week were 2 percent higher than the comparable week in 1959. Sales were up in seven of the twelve Federal Reserve districts and down in others, reflecting mixed retail momentum across regions.

Washington Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve

Kennedy Backing Reported by Dayton Press

A Dayton newspaper notes growing support for John F. Kennedy within the Democratic Party. The report highlights Kennedy's perceived strength among voters and party members ahead of upcoming elections.

Kennedy Dayton Otto The Papes Dayton Daly News John F. Kennedy

Mattress and Bed Set Promotions in Old Style Ad

An old advertisement lists long bed mattresses with extra width and length options. It promotes normal or extra firm tufted or quilted covers, 5 spring builds, and a set including mattress and two box springs at a price around 29.90. It mentions large king size and queen style options with various names.

Ducensive Beatty Simmons

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