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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1960
Page
11
London report recalls Queen and Prince Philip traveling on a special train to London Perth station. A royal Labrador balked at boarding, squatting on the platform as Philip towed the dog aboard amid laughter. Queen then led a well behaved corgi off the train at Buckingham Palace.
Linebacker Elvis Presley sustained a broken pinkie after injuring a finger at his Memphis mansion. He underwent surgery to set the digit and spent an overnight in hospital. Presley said the break was not serious and that he only realized it after teammates noticed the injury.
East Germany warned of traffic disruptions to West Berlin in retaliation for West German trade embargoes. Ervin Siemer, domestic trade chief, stated the move in Neues Deutschland. Trade Minister Heinrich Rau also cautioned the West in Leipziger Volkszeitung.
Diane Lennon eldest of the Lennon sisters marries Richard L. Gass in St Mark's Roman Catholic Church Venice California. 800 inside 200 outside attend the nuptial mass as Msgr Edmund Wade and a special benediction from Pope John are cited. The event features Lawrence Welk band ties and family presence.
Detroit rabbi says at a Michigan KIAR election meeting the UN cartoon page in a UAW publication may be studied for its implications. Fifteen nations urged the UN to press for cooperation and immediate action on world problems, urging Kennedy support.
A group from the Committee for Non-Violent Action planned to board the Polaris missile submarine George Washington at Electric Boat in Groton. Navy moved the sub to sea early Sunday to avert the incident, while demonstrators formed picket lines at the yard with signs opposing nuclear weapons. Participants warned they would try again when the submarine returns, with the Patrick Henry noted as the second Polaris sub at Cape Canaveral.
The Independent lists starting times for features at Long Beach theaters with timings from theater managers. Entries include titles and show times across venues like United Artistry Ker and Roxy, noting late performances and special screenings.
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