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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1961
Page
2
Prosecution witnesses testified the doctor paid Thiele as part of a scheme involving a middleman. They described monthly payments of 1500 or 3000 dollars and threats of arrest. The defense notes the witness did not confirm abortion services. Auto safety ad text and classifieds appear in the surrounding copy.
Police renewed efforts in the Googie case, describing the suspect as Fred Thompson, 39, 5 feet 8 inches, blue or hazel eyes, blond or gray hair, with scars on his right arm. Fingerprints from 40 beer cans aided the search as authorities checked bars and Catskill leads after a rooming house discovery of the murdered girl.
U N troops faced widespread violence as Congolese soldiers attacked civilians including a Canadian unit and a kidnapped white girl. Rapes, beatings, and arrests occurred near Leopoldville amid a disrupted picnic, with U N investigations and disciplinary actions announced.
Representatives of seven European nations met in Paris for a new effort to bridge differences between Britain and the six Common Market states France Italy West Germany Belgium Netherlands and Luxembourg.
A 225 foot 1100 ton vessel named Merauke capsized during its launch at Marina di Carrara shipyards. Thousands watched as the ship overturned after sliding about 100 feet into the sea. About 15 aboard, including workers and officials, jumped or were swept into the water. Two rescued, one in serious condition. search continues for any others trapped. Indonesian ambassador attended the ceremony.
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