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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1960

Page

3

Welders OK Strike Vote at Douglas

More than 400 members of the United Welders of America rejected Douglas Aircraft Co. contract offers for Locals 1 and 5 and will hold a strike vote within 15 days. International president Conrad Gettman said the action covers welders at Long Beach El Segundo and Santa Monica plants and stems from a seniority clause in the contract. No wage health or retirement disputes were noted.

United Welders of America Douglas Aircraft Co Conrad Gettman UWA Long Beach el Segundo Santa Monica Douglas Gellman

East German Rallies Urge Travel Ban as Ulbricht Attacks West

East Berlin crowds estimated at over 100,000 heard Walter Ulbricht condemn West Berlin access and call for blocking all military and revenge seekers from travel through the Soviet zone. NATO allies considered reprisals and a possible economic blockade as West Berlin tensions rose.

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Boy Admits Slaying Sister Over Television Dispute

In Rochester New York on a Saturday night 13-year-old Michael Johnson admitted fatally stabbing his 15-year-old sister Virginia Lee Johnson during an argument over what TV program to watch. Police report he first used a kitchen knife then a bread knife after the girl ran outside and collapsed on the lawn. The suspect said he bicycled five miles to tell his father, with the parents away visiting friends.

Rochester N.Y Michael Johnson Michael Virginia Lee Johnson Allen Johnson Perinton Virginia Pittsford Johnson

Four Hurt Seriously in Auto Crash Near Monroe

An early Sunday collision on California Avenue near 17th Street involved four injured. Northbound and southbound drivers were among the victims and all were admitted to Dr. Henry Sr. Hospital. Names include Monroe Fletcher 18 and Bixby Reed 45 with passengers Anne Louise Ringher 20 and Raymond Smith 20.

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