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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1966

Page

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South Africa elects Vorster as prime minister successor

Balthazar John Vorster, minister of justice, police and prisons, unanimously elected by South Africa's majority party as the new prime minister to succeed Hendrik Verwoerd, who was assassinated in Parliament last week. The 50-year-old lawyer, who spent time in prison for pro Nazi activities, is seen as a personal victory for the ruling party.

Capetown South Africa Balthazar John Vorster Hendrik Verwoerd

Ex-Priest Koch Defects to Soviet Union

Harold M. Koch, former Roman Catholic priest and Chicago teacher, defected to Soviet Russia. In Moscow he cited U.S. fascism and Vietnam War persecution as push factors. Family and a former roommate express shock and concern, comparing him to a protester turned defector.

America Harold M. Koch Soviet Russia Moscow United States Russia Koch Viet Nam U.S Moscow Televiewers Chicago Ia Coeli Jemez New Mexico Eric M. Andrews Charles Whitman Texas

Salivary Patent and Court Record Noted in California

Fragmentary OCR item from a 1943 Long Beach California publication notes a salivary related court matter. Indicates filing in Los Angeles County and a dated entry, with unclear details due to damaged text. No full names or clear actions are readable.

Bundhy Aixth Bt Pine Beach 12 Calif Long Beach 2 Caiif Aue Péflor Los Angeles County

Parachutist rescue by plane marks daring test

A 27 year old parachutist, Charles Alexander, was snatched from a mid air fall by a plane at 120 mph in a dramatic test. The rescue aimed to prove methods for saving downed pilots and recovering space capsules. The event drew 100 military observers in light rain and windy skies over Georgetown Delaware.

Charles Chuck Gulf of Tonkin Pacific North Viet Nam Atlantic Alexander

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