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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1962
Page
9
A frail Mona Lisa travels from Paris to Le Havre aboard the France bound for a U S exhibit. Armed guards accompany the artwork in a sealed case as officials escort it by sea and road to ensure its safe first journey outside France in 450 years.
The Federal Trade Commission examiner ruled that Earl Schelb Inc of Beverly Hills a national auto paint shop chain used bait deceptive pricing savings and guarantee claims. The examiner recommended the FTC issue an order prohibiting the alleged illegal practices and the commission may approve amend or reject his findings.
Speaker Jesse M. Unruh announced Tom Bane as the new chairman of the Assembly Rules Committee, saying Bane's dedication and work warrant the post. Unruh noted the early appointment plans ahead of the 1963 legislative session and indicated he would also shape chairmanships for other key committees after the session begins.
Sweden plans to switch to driving on the right in 1987, leaving Britain as the only European country still on the left. Four major parties backed the proposal with an estimated $80 million cost. Proponents cited fewer accidents when Swedes drive abroad and foreigners drive in Sweden.
In Bonn Chancellor Konrad Adenauer praised Franz Josef Strauss and retained him as defense minister amid a cabinet crisis. Six new ministers were sworn in as Kai-Uwe Von Hassel failed to attend. Von Merkatz had been named acting defense minister but was not present. Strauss oversaw a push to rebuild West Germany’s armed forces near 400,000, while Spiegel editors faced treason suspicions over defense stories.
Dothan Alabama radio announcer Sonny Harris reported for work at station WOLF when about 10 cats found an opening into the transmitter room. The 7 degree outside temperature drove the felines to seek shelter among the transformers killing several and sending the rest fleeing.
War Secretary Ratjenbach announced Thursday night the release of all military personnel arrested in the two rebellions. Retired officers Benjamin Menendez and Air Force Brig. Cayo A. Alsina were freed from Palomar Airbase after Alsina’s Cordoba rebellion failed. President Guido rejected Air Secretary Pereira’s resignation as government planes bombed and strafed Cordoba rebels.
President Kennedy sent a holiday message to the armed forces praising their quiet readiness during the past month. He thanked the men and women of the armed services for guarding peace amid global dangers including the Cuban crisis, expressing gratitude that their strength upholds liberty for all.
Readers scan Help Wanted notices for entry level openings and part time gigs. Local shops advertise clerical, sales, and labor positions with brief requirements and contact details. The column signals the job market activity as hopeful job seekers line up opportunities.
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