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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1962

Page

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Diane Olson Named Long Beach Miss Welcome 1960

Diane Olson the blue eyed model was chosen Miss Welcome and Long Beach’s official greeter for the year. She stood 5 foot 7 with measurements 38 24 36 and will represent the city at events including the International Beauty Congress while attending Long Beach City College next September. Runners up were Diane George Darlene Bradbury Latreasa Stewart and Joy Wegley. Jury included former Miss America Lee Ann Meriwether and others.

Diane Olson Long Beach Elks Club Miss Olson Diane George Darlene Bradbury Latreasa Stewart Joy Wegley Lee Ann Meriwether Don Ohl L. C. Bowles Esther Randall Nelson McCook

Convoy Hit 30 Miles North of Saigon

A UPA report says a strong Viet Cong band ambushed an armored convoy about 30 miles north of Saigon, killing two U.S. officers, a captain and a lieutenant, and wounding more than 20 soldiers. A relief column faced Viet Cong roadblocks as 30 American piloted helicopters supported 800 South Vietnamese troops in ongoing operations further north.

Saigon South Viet Nam UPA U.S Jto U. S Thee Ben Cat Sheld Viet Nam United States Ngo Dinh Diem South Vietnam

Cabinet Resigns in Korea Crisis Triggers Government Shakeup

Seoul reports the entire cabinet quits after Lt. Gen Seng Yo Chang resigns as premier in protest against currency reform issued last week by Gen Park Chung Hee. Finance Minister Chyuin Byun Kyu also resigns, followed by all other ministers to permit the next premier-designate to form a freehand cabinet.

Seoul UPI Seng Yo Chang South Korea Park Chung Song Chyuin Byun Kyu

Legion Stag Raid Ends With 8 Held

In PICO RIVERA deputies raided a Legion stag party, questioning over 100 attendees. Eight men were arrested as deputies described the event as one of the county’s largest stag affairs with several women present, including a redhead and a statuesque blonde.

Legion Pico Rivera Sheriff's Deputies American Legionmen Hall

Airliner Dynamite Blamed in Continental Crash Over Tenreels

A Continental Airlines jet was destroyed by a dynamite blast on May 22 near Centerville Iowa killing 45 aboard. FBI lab tests confirm the rear lavatory dynamite theory. An explosives buyer, Thomas G Daly, linked to an armed robbery case, purchased the explosives shortly before boarding. The CAB cited FBI findings and noted an insured cosmetic salesman purchased the charges. Police also reported unrelated arrests and bookings for indecent exposure and drug possession at a local hall.

FBI Thomas G. Daly Kansas City Leon Tanguay CAB Bureau of Safety

Congregation Fails to Heed Help Plea At Party

Detectives and uniformed officers broke up a party at a Port Washington building after signaling an illicit event. Eight vice officers alleged attendees marked with red X’s on their left hands to gain entry, a symbol used to bypass the door man. Bridegroom David Cooper paused at his wedding to Marilyn Ratatari as help words appeared on his shoes, drawing chuckles from the congregation.

Auliuasiat Port Washington Wis David Cooper Marilyn Ratatari

Classifieds and Listings Across Newspapers Pages Cited

A brief index lists where to find various sections including Churches, Classifieds, Comics, Crosswords, Financial, Shipping, Sports, Theaters, TV and Radio, and tides and temperatures across pages A and B. The note assigns page numbers for locating each feature in the issue.

19th A Shot Fired by U S in Pacific

The United States detonated another nuclear device in the Pacific, the 19th in the current test series. The Atomic Energy Commission and the Defense Department said a plane dropped the device near Christmas Island, described as an intermediate range explosion between 20 000 and 1 million tons of TNT.

Washington United States Pacific Atomic Energy Commission Defense Department Christmas Island

I Hiss Son Named Editor of Crimson

Cambridge Massachusetts UPI reports Anthony Hiss son of Alger Hiss who was imprisoned in 1951 for perjury before the House Committee on Un American Activities has been named executive editor of the Harvard Crimson.

Cambridge, Mass UPI Anthony Hiss Alger Hiss House’ Committee On UN- American Activities Harvard Crimson

Reds to Try Californian On West Berlin Case

UPI reports a U.S. mission says two Americans held by East German authorities in Berlin will be tried soon. Sepulveda and Loba, students from California, were detained after entering East Berlin in June and January respectively. The exact charges remain unknown.

Berlin UPI Charles W. Mann Sepulveda Stanford University Stuttgart West Germany Loba Jean F. Loba Altadena Calif Florence Kahn Sas I East Berlin Robert F. Mann Sepulveda iCalif Washington Edgar. W. Heistand Ralif U.S Mant Ane Mann State Department West Berlin Victor Pankey Gilbert Ferrey Tustin Fan

Flight engineers strike looms as talks continue

Washington reports labor secretary Arthur Goldberg and airline executives met through the morning amid a looming walkout threat by flight engineers. Officials gave no definite strike deadline, keeping settlement chances uncertain as negotiations extend. Absent were Flight Engineers International Association delegates, raising doubts about averting a nationwide disruption.

Washington UPI Arthur J. Goldberg Mann Labor Department Loba Tha Hiestand Goldberg Mannig Lo Willard Wirtz Eastern Air Lines Pan American World Airways Tran World Airlines Flight Engineers International Association Naation

Widow who never missed a Hollywood Park race dies

Mrs. Mabel A. Shaw, 81, a long time Hollywood Park regular and stockholder in the turf club since 1938, died of a heart attack after nearly 25 years of daily racing attendance. She reported 1,220 dates at the track with 9,768 straight races and missed only two days in 1,220 appearances.

Inglewood Mabel A. Shaw Hollywood Park Shaw

Tear Gas Halts Embassy Attack at Ha

In La Paz police used tear gas to stop an attack on the Ha embassy involving a mob that rioted after a mass meeting by the Union Federation. Protesters stoned Bolivian Power Co offices and the Presencia plant as they condemned imperialism and urged aid from Russia. The Thai King and Queen and SEATO troops face Communist threats during a historic visit. U.S. Marines were advised they are guests and friends as Thailand defends units in the war effort.

LA Paz Olivia UPI Thailand China U.S Macao Ais Rinters Bolivian Power Co Presencia Union Federation Russia UDCRN U. S Phumiphol Sirikit SEATO

Strike May Halt Building in Southland

The operating engineers union called a strike aimed at Southern California projects, potentially halting major construction. About 10,000 engineers were said to be affected, with no planned picket lines though other crafts would likely be unable to work. Involved groups include Associated General Contractors and local home builders associations.

Los Angeles Operating Engineers California Carpenters Union International Union of Operating Engineers Joseph H. Seymour Busiess Jasf The Associated General Contractors Engineering and ‘Grading Contractors Association Home Builders Association Building Contractors Association

Refugees Arrive in Portuguese Colony from Red China

Relief officials report 148 refugees arrived Friday night from Red China, bringing June’s refugee total to 1,552 in the colony.

Macaqpi Red China

Weather outlook for tonight and Sunday morning

Low cloudiness persists tonight and into Sunday morning with clearing expected Sunday afternoon. Temperatures remain mild as skies brighten and humidity remains light.

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