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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1963
Page
16
Fifteen American finalists compete as the International Beauty Congress opens at Municipal Auditorium at 8 p.m. tonight with 86 contestants from 41 states including foreign entrants. Semifinals for Americans Wednesday. foreign contenders Thursday after exhausting tours and rehearsals.
UPI reports California Senator Thomas Kuchel is toying with a 1966 gubernatorial bid. Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan said he spoke with Kuchel in Washington and Kuchel indicated interest but would remain happy as a senator if not chosen. Kuchel, Senate minority whip, was reelected last year and could lose his seat if he runs.
TOMIGIT AND WEDNESDAY AREA reports clear skies after morning clouds with a high near 71 by noon. DESERTS expects some clouds and scattered showers with hot conditions around 110 degrees. MOUNTAINS show a few clouds with isolated thunder showers and warm weather around 81.
A Life magazine photographer demanded 86 contestants lie on the floor around a Varga Girl symbol at the Long Beach Arena. Mis Philippines? No, Miss Italy led a 16 contestant revolt with comments about gown cleanliness and cultural differences, causing a standoff before most complied.
A newly arrived Cuban refugee, Jose Cundirdo, 36, says Guantanamo Bay is surrounded by Soviet troops and military equipment. He arrived at Key West on a 26 foot boat with another migrant. Cubans complain about new ration cards reducing food purchases.
The International Beauty Congress begins four nights of judging with a two hour stage show in Municipal Auditorium. Today features a seven person cast and judging of U S contestants to select 15 semi finalists for the American Beauty. Awards for Miss Photogenic and Miss Friendship announced across events through Friday culminating in the crowning of International Beauty 1964.
Scotland Yard announced the hideout for the famed mail train robbery gang is Leatherslade Farm near Oakley, 53 miles northwest of London. A truck and two army-type vehicles were found, with a large food supply and blacked out windows. Police expect the search to take at least three days, amid indications the gang, estimated at 20 to 30 men, had been in the Buckinghamshire site days after the robbery. A possible female involvement was mentioned but not confirmed.
A 7-year-old Buddhist novice monk in Saigon set himself on fire during the night to protest the Diem government. The charred body was found near Hue after he soaked his clothing in kerosene and struck a match. Buddhist leaders said they had not authorized the act.
Congo Brazzaville amid clashes as workmen angry at President Youlou's regime storm Brazzaville prison and release all inmates amid gunfire. At least five people reported killed. ruse of arresting union officials cited. Youlou, 46, a priest in clerical garb, whereabouts unclear.
An early hours blast near the Berlin Wall site marks its anniversary amid feared demonstrations. East and West authorities tightened security as riot squads deployed, police barricades and water cannon readied to deter potential clashes. The blast location, near McNair barracks and the Teltow Canal border, heightens Cold War tensions and border patrols.
Unconfirmed reports say about 200 Nepalis were killed by a landslide 60 miles west of Kathmandu. Troops and police conduct rescue work as four villages in the Himalayan ridge country are hit. Some survivors reached Trisuli Bazar, 10 miles southeast, with rain noted in the monsoon.
BLACKPOOL England Frances the Indian elephant underwent a major hernia repair after a four hour operation by veterinarian George Towse. The 5 year old weighed 1456 pounds and received 100 stitches and weeks of rest with a daily diet of bread bananas carrots and milk. Frances faced death without surgery and is now convalescing away from the circus act.
An Al Detta Airlines DCG with 24 aboard slid on its belly after wheel collapse during landing at Weir Cook Airport Indianapolis. The damaged aircraft leaked fuel and halted traffic, but no injuries occurred and 19 passengers were moved to safety.
Secretary McNamara testified before Senate committees that U S nuclear superiority over the Soviet Union has increased substantially since 1959, now totaling tens of thousands of warheads. He said overall U S force remains clearly superior in low and intermediate range weapons, and that the test ban treaty will not shift the balance. He noted Russia may have some high yield tech but that the United States holds the advantage.
Officials push a tax cut as the Ways and Means Committee nears completion of the proposal, with forthcoming coverage on Page A-2. Other sections include Beach Combing on B-1 and Hal Boyle on A-9, plus various features and notices across the paper.
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