01 Jun 1960
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1960
Page
1
A fragmented report notes an expected mass withdrawal of Socialists from Parliament following a nationwide one hour strike scheduled for June 4 by the 3444 million member Labor Federation closely allied to the party. It warns dissolution could trigger elections and ratification battles as security concerns persist.
A sailor fired 14 shots at his wife in Los Angeles then aboard the vessel. Marines used tear gas to subdue him after he allegedly tossed two pistols overboard. He was removed choking from tear gas fumes to Chelsea Naval Hospital.
Paris reports France's Communist Socialist railway unions ended a 24 hour strike at midnight with a veiled warning of more trouble if wage demands are not met. Local service on nationalized rails was halted though Catholic unionists provided about half the normal mailing service.
Chicago reports Tommy, a waif horse from the slums, seeking refuge in a cellar dwelling as Anti-Crusty Society workers plan to clear a concrete layer and rescue him. Julius Pakovsky, a fruit peddler, alerted Shaffer and responders note Tommy backs from a water trough and refuses to emerge. He has food and water, with minimal headroom but ample space.
Former Poly High athlete Gillis died after a sun lamp used during bathing short circuited. His wife Mrs Gillis sustained a severe electric shock while attempting to turn off a water faucet in the tub. Gillis, famed for track, placed second in the 1957 Los Angeles City CIF half mile and fifth in the Metropolitan Conference mile. He graduated in 1957. survived by his mother Annamary Gillis. Funeral arrangements handled by Mottell's & Peek Mortuary.
Washington The Senate Commerce Committee approves Timothy J. Murphy of Boston for a seat as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Washington United Press International reports a House committee orders a crackdown on congressional expense accounts amid charges of clubbing liquor and travel expenses charged to taxpayers. The probe, linked to Ralph Roberts clerk records, cites Burleson’s $12 daily allowance for most of 1958. Speaker Rayburn and others are named in Knight newspapers and Life magazine dispatches.
A violent weather outbreak swept through west Texas Tuesday night with tornadoes, 95 mph winds, and baseball sized hail. Bonham saw 3.25 inches of rain and urban flooding, while Monahans reported widespread hail and power outages.
The note lists where to locate editorial content and sections in the Press Telegram. It cites councils elections recommendations on editorial page B-8, other features on B-9 and beyond, with various pages for classified ads comics and notices.
NASA Deputy Administrator Hugh L. Dryden testified to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that a high level decision authorizing the State Department to explain the U2 spy plane incident was not transmitted to NASA for at least a day. He said NASA and its predecessor had nothing to do with espionage aspects and that the weather high flight program existed for four years. Chairman Fulbright called the use of NASA as a cover for espionage dangerous.
State Department spokesman Lincoln White said the United States would defend allied bases threatened by Soviet retaliation after Defense Minister Malinovsky warned of strikes on bases used for reconnaissance flights. White reaffirmed commitments and noted prior similar remarks after the U2 incident and summit collapse.
Washington reports Mamie Eisenhower is confined to Walter Reed Army Medical Center with an acute asthmatic bronchitis described as the most severe attack recently. White House press secretary Hagerty said she is comfortable and improving, with a slight fever and customary care. the ward is reserved for high government officials.
A mass meeting of Lockheed workers is planned for June 12 to consider last minute company proposals as unions seek about a seven percent wage rise and fringe benefits. Talks continue between North American Aviation Douglas Aircraft and the TAM and the Auto Workers with negotiators pressing for gains. Concerted strike action could affect missile facilities at Van Nuys Sunnyvale Santa Cruz and Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Three teen bandits were arrested Tuesday night after a third visit to Albert Robinson in Jersey City. The youths, aged 16 to 18, demanded endorsement of two stolen $50 U S savings bonds they had previously taken. Police report no injuries.
Weather note reports low clouds tonight and early Thursday with a mostly sunny afternoon. Maximum temperature expected by noon today around 712.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.