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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1962
Page
1
In Basildon England five young men protested a pub dress rule by entering shirtless then returning with shirts. They argued casual wear should be allowed, while the owner defended a high class image and required neckties in front of ladies. A knife threat followed and police investigated. The tale drew little business impact.
A head on auto collision on the Twentynine Palms highway killed six, including five members of the O Rourke family returning from boating on the Colorado River. A Marine in the other car was killed and a second Marine critically injured after their vehicles crossed paths in a gun duel that ended with multiple gunshots. Authorities noted the pair stood about 234 feet apart when exchanged shots.
Reports describe East Berlin police clearing demonstrators on Wilhelmstrasse after tear gas. West Berliners and onlookers listened to shouts and martial music as tanks and troops moved toward the border. A wooden cross reading We Accuse was carried by 500 to 4,700 youths, while the Freedom Bell signaled a tense pause in the protests.
An optometrist advertises free eyeglasses for pensioners with OAS, inviting seniors to bring identification and have social workers contacted. Dr. Milton Glinberg of AU Pine Ave Heartwell Bldg offers glasses with 30 years of experience and a contact number for appointments.
Reporters recount the Hughes loan controversy surrounding Richard Nixon as a fall 1960 issue. The San Francisco Examiner notes a $205,000 loan linked to Hughes, with appraisers and political figures weighing the impact. Campaign memos circulate among Republican contributors urging a fuller, objective account before the election.
A fragment from a 1960s page includes political intrigue over Nixon and Hughes ties, noting a $205000 loan collateral mystery and concealed lender identity. It mentions Miss Tahiti Titana Flohr among performers, Polynesian dancers, and a Long Beach arena rehearsal with contestants and luncheon events.
Fragmentary OCR shows postal and circulation notes for a periodical. Mentions second class matter status, carrier delivery, single copy to member, and an indicator of Pine Avenue Lee area near Beach. Reads like a publishing house or newspaper mail section notice.
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