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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1959
Page
2
Congress has passed a broad tax free pension program for about 23 million veterans and dependents. Benefits rise with income limits lifted to 1800 for singles and 3000 for couples with dependents, effective July. Most recipients see increases around 15 dollars monthly, as Social Security and private pensions are counted.
Hawes a Framingham resident and former elephant trainer was knocked unconscious when a circus board swung back. He was taken by city ambulance to Community Hospital in Los Angeles with a concussion and other injuries and is listed in satisfactory condition. A week earlier dancer Vicki Cristiani, 19, daughter of Oscar Cristiani, production manager, suffered a badly crushed ankle from an elephant incident.
Kamimatsu Okeya a 49 year old wood dealer poisoned himself and his three daughters after his wife of 20 years reportedly disliked him police said the family died in Urawa Japan the mother survived and is assisting investigators authorities described the deaths as a family tragedy with a suspected suicide pact and foul play ruled out at this time
A garbled health ad describes a device or treatment claiming to ease leg ache by improving circulation, relaxing muscles, and reducing congestion. It promises better sleep and renewed work energy. Contact Dr Dunn at an address in Lreadway for more information.
Douglas wins type certificate for the DC8 domestic jetliner marking a milestone in free enterprise. The DC8 cargo and passenger versions will begin domestic service Sept. 18 and intercontinental DC8 service in January as FAA approves the jet for commercial operation. Delta Air Lines president C. Woolman commented on the development.
The UPI report notes a Sunday blaze destroyed Bod Bell Elementary School in Port Allen Louisiana. The incident disrupted the start of the new school year with about 270 Negro students affected by the fire.
CAMP PENDLETON The 1st Marine Division mascot Reckless, the mare famed for carrying ammunition in Korea, was promoted from acting to regular staff sergeant by Gen Randolph McCall Pate. Reckless, a former Seoul race horse, was adopted as a Marine mascot after the war.
In Los Angeles top labor and VFW leaders clash with Vice President Nixon over his call for talks with Khrushchev. AFL CIO chief Meany and VFW head Mahan say the Soviet leaders seek to sow distrust and argue no useful outcome can come from the Kremlin visit. Nixon defends no appeasement and urges strong U.S. stance.
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