11 Jun 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1960
Page
1
The report notes New York governor Nelson Rockefeller could rejoin the contest for the Republican nomination. Morton said Rockefeller’s potential entry would hinge on party unity and pledged convention votes. Eisenhower’s support is cited as a favorable factor if Rockefeller runs.
Prince Philip returned from New York to participate in the Trooping of the Color marking Queen Elizabeth's official birthday. He quipped about the June date and London timing, noting Queen's birthday customs. The Royal entourage arrived as rain fell, with Philip smiling during the ceremonial dash to his carriage.
James Hagerty reports in Tokyo about a U S helicopter pilot Foss describing how rocks were thrown at a rescue craft as it landed to aid trapped civilians. He recalled two men clung to the craft as it lifted and warned blades could prove deadly in a ground crowd.
Coast Guard searches Santa Barbara Channel for missing crew of the 42 foot Marie. Four Raytheon employees on a one day test mission were aboard. Bodies of Paul Lovette and Harold Mackie recovered, both torn by sharks. James Russell and Neal Beardsley among those aboard. Beardsley a Manhattan Project veteran.
The Los Angeles Democratic National Convention committee reports 450000 raised to stage the event and a projected 50000 surplus. Co chairs Norris Poulson and Frank G Bonelli say the surplus will go to the Community Chest, with nonpartisan goals beyond LA.
SANTA MONICA Actress Barbara Stanwyck 52 remains hospitalized at St Johns Hospital with pneumonitis. Her temperature has fallen from 101.5 degrees and doctors report she is resting more comfortably after admission Thursday.
In Washington the Democratic leader Lyne signals a push for a four week sprint through Congress to pass major bills, while the GOP contends progress may hinge on the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles. President Eisenhower's veto could loom, with more than 15 measures awaiting action and debate over sovereignty and Eichmann commentaries noted.
Eastern Airlines pilots began a walkout causing at least seven flight cancellations today. Detroit traffic halted and Miami operations disrupted with several departures to Detroit Chicago and New York canceled or delayed. airline officials deem the walkout unlawful.
Carl Roy Chase and Jay Lee King, both in their 20s, bound a guard and fled in his car during a transfer from a Hutchinson reformary to the State Prison at Lansing. They had earlier fought police across Kansas and Oklahoma, with multiple gun battles noted. They were later captured after a running chase near Parsons, Kansas. Guard Harl Marrs, 53, reported volunteering to take the prisoners back to duty.
A three man Hawaiian goodwill delegation arrived in Saigon on Friday for an official visit to Viet Nam as part of Southeast Asia outreach.
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