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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1961

Page

2

Elevating the Polaris: Sub Roosevelt Dives With Newsmen

Newsmen ride aboard the SSBN 600 Theodore Roosevelt as it submerges on a test dive. Comdr Bill Sims guides a 380-foot nuclear sub carrying 16 Polaris missiles in its torpedo room, with depths and speeds kept secret. Roosevelt to join Washington Henry and Lee on patrol, capable of reaching most enemy targets.

Polaris Dick Richards Stockton San Diegon Theodore ‘Roosevelt America Comdr Bill Sims Thursdday Evers Land Rubbers Sherwood Forest Roosevelt Cape Canaveral Fla Atlantic George Washjeee Ington Patrick Henry Robert E. Lee Navy

Pianist Istomin Shines Under Basile With LA Philharmonic

At International Night in Los Angeles, Arturo Basile conducted the Los Angeles Philharmonic as pianist Eugene Istomin delivered a luminous Schumann concerto. The performance drew praise for warmth and clarity, with Basile and the orchestra earning strong applause and the audience noted for its diverse dignitaries. The program opened with MendelssohnOpera and The Moldau, followed by Brahms Symphony No.2, all rendered with controlled vigor and thoughtful interpretation.

Los Angeles Philharmonic Auditorium Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Arturo Basile Eugene Isthmin Eugene Istomin Hollywood Bowl Iuubus Lou Tauey Hell Basile Arluri Los Angeles San Francisco Opera Company Mendelssohn Smetana Nover Brambs

Atlas Missile Scores First Flight Test Success

Canaveral Florida reports the Atlas missile achieved its first flight test success blazing 7 000 miles to a South Atlantic target. It ends a string of three straight failures and uses the most powerful US rocket engines to date.

Canaveral Flara South Atlantic Ocean Atlantic Cape

Clerk Slays Family Sets House Afire in Los Angeles

A shipping clerk attacked his wife and two children, strangled them, and set their Los Angeles home ablaze before self inflicting burns. The victims included Mrs. Zaniata N. Evans, 38, and her children Keith Evans, 10, Ornette Henry Evans, 3. Irvin Evans, 88, survived with severe burns and was hospitalized. Firefighters Chester Mastin, Russell Hill, and Lee McClellan were injured while rescuing the bodies and handling the blaze. Police stated motive undetermined and a bystander, Mrs Quanita Stewart, 64, stayed overnight in the home.

Los Angeles Zaniata N. Evans Keith Ory Ornette Henry FE Irvin Evans General Hospital Chester A. Mastin Russell E. Hill Lee J. McClellan Quanita Stewart Evans

Eichmann Trial Date Set for April 11

In Jerusalem prosecutors announce the sixth session of Adolf Eichmann's war crimes trial will begin on April 11. The formal indictment accuses Eichmann of responsibility for the deaths of millions of Jews during the Nazi era.

Eichmann Jerusalem Adolf Eichmann Hera

Army Urges Immediate Start On Zeus Missile Production

Army leaders push for rapid initiation of limited Zeus anti missile production to deter Soviet systems. Gen. George Decker testifies before House Armed Services, backed by Secretary Elvis Stahl, amid Senate probe on missile reliability and budgetary needs.

Washington George Decker House Armed Services Army Elvis Dn Stahl Jr Decker Zeus Staler Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara Joint Chiefs of Staff Scenate Defense John €. Stennis D. Miss Stennis

Net $215000 in Counterfeit Bills Seized in Calif Raid

Secret Service agents raided the Dinette Restaurant in Richmond early today and recovered about 215000 in counterfeit ten and fifty dollar notes. Bridgette Johnson, 30, owner, was arrested on suspicion of passing counterfeit notes. Johnson allegedly acted as wholesale distributor for a gang supplying notes to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah, and California. The bills were said to be produced by Albert R. Foster, LA ex convict killed in a Dec 20, 1960 auto crash near Ely, Nav. No additional arrests yet. officials anticipate six to eight more arrests.

Richmond Calif UPD Secret Service Iills Tom ‘Hanson Bridgette Johnson Dinette Washington Oregon Idaho Utah California

Bank Head Found Dead in Shortage

Eldon Job, president of Community National Bank and Trust Co, was found dead in an empty house in Knoxville Iowa. The FBI reported a substantial bank shortage but offered no size details. A bank examiner and a spokesman noted irregularities while saying business continued. This followed recent Iowa bank shortage cases including embezzlement at Sheldon and shortages at Malvern Trust and Savings Bank.

Knoxville Towa UPD Community National Bank ‘and Trust Co Federal Bureau of Investigation Eldon Job FBI Omaha Neb Agenta Central Iowa Sheldon National Bank Burnice Geiger Malvern Trust, and Savings Bank John Willard

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