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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1961

Page

2

Lyndon Johnson Flies to Texas on Space Tour

Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson returned to Texas by private plane Tuesday night amid an unannounced early leg of a tour of space installations and research centers. He planned a brief stop at his ranch near Johnson City after an hour-long conference with President Kennedy.

Austin Tex Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Houston Post Johnson Washington Ino Johnson ‘ City Kennedy

Willis Replacement Rumor Moves Oslo Editorial

An Oslo newspaper comments on Washington rumors that Frances E Willis will be replaced as U S ambassador to Norway, declaring We want Willis and calling her the best representative Oslo has had in years. The piece frames Willis as a strong, favored envoy amid diplomatic chatter.

Washington Frances E. Willis U. S Norway Oslo Willis

Sun Eclipse Darkens Europe Across Wide Path

Millions watched a total solar eclipse across Europe and neighboring regions as the moon's shadow darkened a 160 mile wide path through Southern France, Northern Italy, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria and Russia. The event, seen on joint television broadcasts, drew vast crowds and inspired early morning roosters and motorists to switch on lights.

Rome Micre Vilarea Europe Africa Asia France Italy Yugoslavia Bulgaria Russia

Pan Am buys five Boeing 707-320B jets

Boeing announced Pan American World Airways becomes first customer for the new longer range 707-320B turbofan liner. Pan Am ordered five with an option for five more, a contract believed near 300 million dollars.

New York Boeing Airplane Co Pan American Airways Pan American Boeing

Relief Demands Rise as Long Beach Welfare Staff Ordered Overtime

County Board of Supervisors ordered overtime for all County Bureau of Public Assistance offices to handle a surge in relief claims. They rejected an 81‑employee expansion though. director William A. Barr said January relief demand was highest since 1849 and many applicants are left without utilities. Donn Byron and Leland Carter confirmed a surge in aid requests, with General relief up 28.8 percent in Long Beach and area needs growing as offices extend hours to cope with backlogs.

County Bureau of Public Assistance County Board of Supervisors William A. Barr Leland C. Carter Barr BPA Byron Los Angeles Long Beach Donn Byron Carter Barro Lry

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