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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1961
Page
3
New York UPI says Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver flew to Guinea to represent President Kennedy on an official visit. He told reporters at Idlewild Airport he may discuss sending Peace Corps volunteers to the West African nation later this year.
Washington reports the GOP national chairman predicts former Vice President Richard Nixon will run for California governor next year. Reactions from California GOP lawmakers were muted, with Rep. William E. Miller noting Nixon’s pledge to rebuild the party in California and regain legislative power. The remark comes as party strategists weigh Nixon as a potential winner in a statewide race.
Los Angeles headlines report Peace returning after Mayor-elect Sam Yorty charged police checked supporters. Dist. Atty. William B. McKesson called off the investigation as Police Chief William H. Parker assured that police files were not used unlawfully. Yorty, who defeated Norris Poulson, accepts Parker’s assurance.
BECKLEY West Virginia five people were killed when a passenger car collided with a bridge abutment on the Turnpike about six miles south of Beckley. The victims include three adults and two children.
Perry Mason led the annual TV Guide awards winning two of eight categories. The NBC series based on author Erle Stanley Gardner was named favorite series with Raymond Burr chosen as favorite male star. Other honorees included Carol Burnett and The Garry Moore Show along with Huntley-Brinkley for best news program.
Soviet Minister Visi Ekaterinal arrived in London for a four day visit that was cut to two days. The official tour focused on cultural exchanges and discussions with British officials.
Eye care offer promises free thorough eye examination and glasses for pensioners. Advises bringing identification and social worker contact. Dr Milton Glinberg, optometrist, based at Downstairs Heartwell Building, Down town.
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