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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1962

Page

1

Senators Cite Nine Steelmen

Senate antitrust subcommittee urged contempt citations against nine steel executives from Bethlehem Republic National Arneto for defying subpoenas seeking production cost records. Kefauver denounced the refusal as contumacious conduct, with possible jail terms and fines.

Washington Senate Senate Antitrust Subcommittee Bethlehem Steel Corp A. B. Homer Edmund Martin Frank Brugler Republic Steel Corp Thomas F. Patton George M. Feifel National Steel Corp Thomas E. Millsop George Stinston Arneto Steel Corp Logan T. Johnston DE Reichelderfer Judiciary Committee Estes Kefauver D-Tean Kefauver

Venus Probe Failure Reported by US Officials

Washington US officials disclosed that the Soviet Union apparently failed to launch a Venus probe last Saturday. American trackers found four fragments in orbit, but NASA said there was no firm link to a Venus mission despite earlier speculation Russia could outrun Mariner-2 to Venus.

Washington Upi Venus Russia

Lane Wins Lose Control Beadon Collision Kills Six

Six persons died and two injured in a rainslick highway crash 20 miles south of Jonesboro Arkansas Friday night. Victims include Florence Stuck 63 of Jonesboro driving one car, W D Seif of Little Rock passengers, and Jessie Stevenson 17 with sisters Marlene 15 and Bessie Mae 13 from Weiner.

Jonesboro, Ark UPI Here Florence Stuck Jonesboro W.D. Seif Little Rock Ark Weiner, Ark Jessie Stevenson Marlene Bessie Mae

Rails Still Tied Up Over Telegraphers Strike

Federal mediator urges continued talks to end the Chicago and North Western Railway telegraphers strike as negotiations lag on main issues. The strike has paralyzed freight and passenger service, stranding 40 000 freight cars and halting 20 long run trains and 160 commuter runs daily. A major manhunt unfolds in Boston for a serial killer who has slain six elderly single women in 10 weeks, with 75 detectives on the case and police leadership from Supt. Francis J. Hennessey and Commissioner Edmund L. McNamara.

Chicago UA Chicago and North Western Railway Tioup Chicago Boston Francis J. Hennessey Edmund L. McNamara South End

Kennedy greeting family return from Italy at Quonset Point

President Kennedy and his wife and daughter Jacqueline arrive at Quonset Point Naval Air Station after a three week Italian vacation. Caroline chats with her father as Gov. Notte and Vice Admiral Austin greet them. They plan Labor Day weekend at Hammersmith Farm.

Associated Presa Wirrahote Kennedy Caroline Italy Quonset Point Robert Kennedy Newport Hone Quonset Point Naval Air Station Washington Mrs. Kennedy Jack John A. Notte Rhode Iseland Adm Bernardik Austin Naval Wa ‘Ar College Ravello Iskam Hammersmith Farm

Kennedy OK Put on Fair Kennedy OK Put on Fair

Officials of the 1966 World's Fair said Friday the exposition has been completely assured by a presidential proclamation. President Kennedy signed a bill Friday calling for all federal aid to the fair and urging foreign government participation. We are overjoyed at the President's action, said Fred Hall, executive director of the 1966 fair.

Lonz’ ‘Beach Kennedy Fred Hall

US navy plane fired on near Cuba prompts return fire pledge

Washington reports two small Cuban craft fired on an unarmed U S Navy training aircraft over the high seas near Cuba. The White House says future attacks will be met with return fire by U S air craft or ships. One reservist was injured. the incident occurred during a routine mission out of Florida. The Swiss Embassy in Havana will relay warnings to Fidel Castro's government amid rising tensions as Congress applauds the order to fire back if attacked.

Washington Cuba White House Inone Florida Havana Offi Fidel Castro Comi Jmauist Congress Uncle Sam Big Kennedy Uis

Petitions Seek Vote on Poker Ban in County

Attorney General Stanley Mosk and Los Angeles County Counsel Harold Kennedy prepared to file petitions with the State Supreme Court to allow voters to decide if the county shall ban poker. The move seeks to overturn Judge Alfred Gitelson who ordered the antipoker proposition removed from the ballot as unconstitutional and discriminatory. The filing aims to secure a Supreme Court ruling before printers finalize ballots on September 27.

Stanley Mosk Los Angeles County Harold Kennedy State Supreme Court Ithe County Superior Cour Alfred Gitelson Kennedy Supreme Court Lower Court of Appeals Gitelson

Independent rally yields weekly stock gain. Dodgers topple Braves

A surprising pre Labor Day rally lifts the stock market for its only gain of the week. Dodgers defeat Braves as Angels split a doubleheader with the Senators. Page B-1.

Dodgers Braves Angels Senators Page

Tuna Fleet Strike Dampens Fiesta at San Pedro

Fishermen and cannery observers describe a tense weekend as a strike hits the tuna fleet near San Pedro. The usually bustling Fishermen’s Fiesta shows few boats in Berth 72, with rows of idle vessels and half the fleet undecorated, while out-of-town visitors seek entertainment amid quiet stalls and loud music.

Robert Heard San Ped Fia Tuna Cami San Fedro

Algerian Armies Poised for Battle Near Algiers

In Algiers a 30,000 strong Ben Bella army massed in the hills southwest of the capital awaiting orders for a thrust on Algiers. Mutinous guerrillas with rifles and machine guns hold the city while 20,000 civilians call for peace and an end to civil war.

Algiers

Algerian guerrilla forces defend Algiers amid unrest

A chaotic scene unfolds as tuna fishermen, cannery workers, and officials clash during a boycott over prices. French troops, backed by Soviet and Chinese arms, deploy to guard residents and property as guerrilla factions from Wilayas 3 and 4 pressure Deputy Premier Ahmed Ben Bella's leadership in the capital. The 0,000-strong guerrilla force has battled French forces in the war for independence.

Ulna France Algeria Uly Algiers Soviet Union Red China Saly Rom

Nick Trutanic Named VP For Star Xist Production

Nick Trutanic is named vice president in charge of Star Xist production on Terminal. The credit appears in an extended piece continuing on page A4 column seven, indicating a leadership shift in the project’s management.

Nick Trutanic Star- Xist

Red Skelton Saves Blackie From Steer Steak

IndianapOLis Red Skelton saved Blackie a prize 4 H Club steer from being turned into steaks. The Marotte Hotel kept Blackie outside the door as fair publicity and planned to serve it to guests after the fair. Skelton led a 20 child picket line in front of the hotel chanting save Blackie. The hotel agreed to sell the steer to Red for 297 dollars and Red entrusted it back to Curtis Smith of Kingman until it can be moved to Red's California ranch.

Indianapolis Blackie Marote Skelton Red Curtis Smith Kingman Ind California Young Smith

Boy Bitten by Monkey in Bellflower

Five year old Joe Criddle was bitten by a Capuchin monkey near his home in Bellflower. The arm swelled, doctors speculated about possible diseases, and the monkey later died in an animal shelter. A sheriff deputy captured the animal. the owner was sought for information on disease exposure.

Joe Criddle Bellflower Joe Boanie Criddie Flora Vista St

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