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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1961

Page

2

Vida Set to Retell Her Story from Page A-1

Testimony centers on a Long Beach driver cafe worker who described a 1959 traffic warrant and a coercive proposition by a judge. Other witnesses allege relationships with a deputy district attorney and a 1980 conviction for an all traffic charge. The DA confirmed a fresh Downey court probe involving staff.

Long Beach Johnston Lawson Lawoh Ann Mae Hawkins Norwalk Dist Atty. Conray Conray Lakewood Downey Sheriff's Deputies William B. Me Yesson Downey Court

Algerian ship blasted by mine in Algiers raid

A small landing craft carrying emergency broadcasting transmitters for the National Radio System was blown by a mine in Algiers on Wednesday night. Officials said terrorists of the European Secret Army organization likely planted the device. One sailor died and three were wounded. the ship suffered heavy damage but remained afloat.

Algiers European Secret Army Organization

120 Children Die in Bus Train Crash

A mass casualty report describes a collision between a bus and a train resulting in 120 children killed. The piece discusses civil defense planning and federal responsibility for shelter funding and long term protective measures. It emphasizes nationwide readiness, local and state cooperation, and the need for flexible, adaptive planning.

Gilpatric

Man Battles Bandit With Toy Pistol at Market

A 71 year old market owner in Wilmington outwrestled a robber who produced a pistol he believed was a toy during a Wednesday holdup. A. A. Rutosky of Rutosky Market said the 24 year old entered the store at 1154 Blinn Ave and fired at the ceiling as he fled, though police found no bullet holes.

Wilmington A. A. Rutosky Rutosky Blinn Ave

Police shelter driver in jail for oven protection claim

Officers said the bus driver was given shelter in jail for oven protection, while the State Patrol declined to discuss the angle, noting the driver was not being held officially and no charges had been filed.

The Greeley Tribune State Highway Patrol

Atomic Plant Delivered to Antarctica

WELLINGTON New Zealand Antarctica's first nuclear power plant arrived aboard the U S Navy transport. The reactor is prefabbed and will provide up to 1 500 kilowatts for heating and electricity at an Antarctic station. Navy Seabees work crews are preparing the site and expect the plant to be operating by March with safety devices to prevent contamination under the Antarctic treaty.

Wellington New Zeaand Antarctica U.S. Navy London Queen Fliztransport Ameb MccMurdonbeth II Antarctic Baltimore Buckingham Palace MecMurde Navy U. S

Miami Bus Strike Averted By Court Staff Action

Miami bus drivers strike averted temporarily as the Bus Drivers Union and Metro Government Transit Authority gain extra time from a Circuit Court judge to study the dispute.

Miami MIAME UPI Miami Area Metro

Alabama to End Free Textbooks in Schools

MONTGOMERY ALABAMA. Beginning next year fourth through sixth graders in public schools must buy their own textbooks due to funding cuts. State School Supt W A LeCroy notes the current year budget was 506634 dollars but only 401590 dollars is provided for 1962 63, ending the free book program begun in 1935 for the first three grades and extended to sixth five years later.

Montgomery Ala Alabama W. A. LeCroy LeCroy

Watt Named Director of Queen of Angels Hospital Medical Staff

Dr. Richard H. Watt of West Los Angeles becomes director of the 400 physician Queen of Angels Hospital medical staff. Elected officers include Dr. A. E. Gallant and Br. Beatrice Tomblin.

Los Angeles Richard H. Watt West Los Angeles Queen of Angels Hospital A. E. Gallant Beatrice Tomblin

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