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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1961

Page

3

Woman Bank Swindler via Iowa Gets 15 Years

A federal case details Mrs. Geiger of Sheldon Iowa embezzling about 2.16 million dollars from a local bank over decades. The judge heard about a 75 000 shortage discovered when she started work, with speculation on Congo board trades and massive losses to the Northern Biochemical Corp. The U N mission faced violence in Leopoldville as Congo turmoil escalated, with casualties among clergy and curfew impositions as troops patrolled cities.

Jgraven Geiger U.S. Dist. Atty. F S.‘ Geiger Andy van Alsline Dag Hammarskjold Leopoldville van Alstine Gelger Congo Board of Trade Board’ of Trade Sheldon U. N Mohati Glzenga Soviet Union Mission of U.N

Report Job Crisis Worst in 10 Years

The report details a sharp rise in unemployment centered in construction, aircraft, steel and lumber sectors. It notes migration from high unemployment states, private aid strain, and even theft amid hunger in Humboldt, with Fresno seeing 30 percent higher unemployment benefit claims than a year ago. Gov. Ives seeks job creation measures. Wedemeyer directs county welfare probes across major counties.

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Addison 5 Convicted by Texas Jury

A Texas jury convicts Addison 5 as the inquiry reveals bribe talk and a vast, controversial scheme. The House Investigating Committee labeled his ventures fantastic and incredible while noting arrests from 1948 to 1956. Addison, 37, led a far reaching plan to raise funds via alleged personal loans for mining and forest lands, drawing thousands of followers across states.

Addison Addisson Texas House Geneeral Texas House

Satellite Launch Delayed For Second Time

A Juno II booster mission to probe ionospheric mysteries was postponed for a second time due to technical trouble. Capes Canaveral and Mendocino County reports mention budget and staffing concerns tied to the space effort. The delay follows warnings from officials about payments and safety measures impacting project progress.

Henry Finch Robert Shaw Shaw Gar- Mendocino County Cape Canaveral Pittsburg Posit San’ Diego Medi National Aeronautics Space Administration

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