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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1965
Page
1
A Bay of Bengal cyclone and tidal wave struck southern East Pakistan near Cox's Bazar, killing as many as 15,000. Winds up to 140 mph flattened huts, cut roads, and left thousands homeless as authorities struggle to assess offshore island areas and recover survivors.
Most African delegations withdrew from the United Nations General Assembly as Prime Minister Wilson sought support for Britain's Rhodesian policy. Only nine of 36 African nations remained, with Ivory Coast Madagascar Muatawi,ogo, Upper Volta, Gabon, Central African Republic, Dahomey and Liberia staying. The walkout echoed protests as other nations abstained or were absent amid talks on Viet Nam and world security.
London reports Tanzania and Ghana have cut diplomatic ties with Britain over Rhodesian policy. Mali also broke relations, citing strategic disputes as authorities assess continuation of ties. The British government says it will not retreat from Rhodesia positions and continues to seek policy alignment with Commonwealth allies.
A brief listing enumerates sections and page numbers within the newspaper. It references Beach Combing on B-1, Comics on C-10, Death Notices on B-3, and multiple other departments across B, A, and C sections including sports A-28 to 31, and Vital Statistics A-28.
State Sen. Thomas M. Rees won the 26th Congressional District seat with 40 575 votes to Republican Edward M. Marshall 27 696. The district, heavily Democratic, leaves Roosevelt’s seat vacant after his UN appointment. Rees will delay a Washington term as he remains in the California State Senate.
SB area expects scattered showers and a few thunder storms tonight with patchy wind. Friday will be partly windy and breezy with gusts. Desert region has rain tonight and gusty winds Friday with a high near 33. Mountains show snow showers and gusty winds with a high around 34.
Ghatia, independent since 1957, received a $14 million loan in 1962 with three-fifths undrawn. Ghania got $6.05 million in 1963 to build two ships, now spent. The OAU, in Addis Ababa, demanded Britain topple Premier Jan Smith by December 15 or face severed ties.
BERKELEY UPI reports students demand beer on the University of California Berkeley campus. The item frames campus debate over alcohol policy and student life amid protests and university responses.
The Long Beach shore project clears initial approval for a 11R acre landfill costing about 11.5 million dollars to extend the shoreline from the current beach area. City planners and officials expect bids by year’s end with construction starting in March and lasting about eight months. The plan aligns with the master shoreline policy adopted in 1965, and university students help fund a dredging project to reclaim harbor space while a Bear's Lair restaurant remains the sole food outlet within the harbor district.
Weather forecast outlines a break to partly cloudy skies Friday after recent heavy rain. Another system is expected to bring more clouds and possibly rain Sunday, with temperatures below normal. Downtown Long Beach received 0.17 inches last night, boosting July 1 totals to 9.85 inches, while nearby towns report varying rainfall and mountain snow above 3000 feet, affecting ski areas and travel with chain requirements.
British author W Somerset Maugham died at his Riviera villa Mauresque after being brought by ambulance from Nice. He was 97, suffered a stroke six days earlier, and his health declined with heart problems cataracts and memory loss during his final years. His career spanned over fifty years producing 30 plays 26 novels and 120 short stories.
Mrs. John Roland of 5201 Anaheim Road reports quick results from an I, P-T style want ad that sold a portable typewriter at once. For fast cash use a money-saving I, F-T classified want ad. Call HE 2-5959 or JE 7-9120 in Orange County.
Astronauts Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford return aboard the U S S Wasp after a successful Gemini 6 7 rendezvous and a day in space. Thousands watch live as the capsule lands off the Atlantic. A minor reentry hiccup and a Santa Claus oddity mark the dramatic end.
An un determined number of workers were trapped today after a giant concrete section collapsed during expressway overpass construction. Early reports said one man was killed and several others injured. Five men were recovered from the debris.
Space agency officials remain unsure how Walter Schirra and Thomas Stafford outfitted Gemini 6 with a harmonica and bells. During their historic rendezvous near orbit they announced an object in view and then played Jingle Bells to the tune of a polar, low trajectory. Santa Claus is suspected to have had a hand in the musical gear.
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