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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1962
Page
3
American troops in northeast Thailand face malaria mosquitos and jungle hazards near the U S task force HQ. The Wolfhounds and Marines guard against leopards elephants and snakes while malaria and other pests threaten with 14 men down from malaria and other illnesses. Soldiers hunt pythons and monitor wildlife as part of a remote base defense effort amid tropical conditions in Udorn area.
Washington officials plan to close Alcatraz by transferring inmates to Marion and other facilities. James V. Bennett cited rising costs and obsolescence, noting 269 prisoners remain and suggesting emergency repairs only temporarily. He urged funding for a new prison to replace Alcatraz and possible transfers to Leavenworth or Atlanta as time allows.
In Killinworth Connecticut Harold Nash claims the world's slowest turtle has finally arrived after years of anticipation. An outdated dog tag marks the creature's journey, symbolizing a quirky legend that endured for years.
Fragmentary ad text offers a new, compact hearing aid case with a claim of being midget sized and presented as a free offer. The readable parts mention beach references and a general invitation hopscotched in garbled OCR.
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