25 Mar 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1960
Page
1
In Louisa Virginia junior senior prom plans face a fight over stilettos. Principal W D Meredith and staff ban heels that dent floors, while students threaten to cancel prom. The school board debates policy as Meredith peers toward alternative solutions.
The U N Security Council is set for a special session early next week to discuss the South African racial conflict. The Asian African bloc plans to request Council action on killings of demonstrators by police and may urge a probe. US delegate Lodge hinted a vote on agenda timing, while US stance on apartheid remains flexible.
Washington reports the Air Force plans a major Bomarc missile cut in the 1961 budget, trimming procurement by 370 million dollars and shifting funding away from the anti aircraft project. The move aims to focus on the intercontinental ballistic missile program under Eisenhower's fiscal plan.
Democratic leaders from Kansas to the Midwest planned a three day gathering to discuss issues and presidential hopefuls Kennedy Humphrey Symington and Johnson. Theis, Kansas party chair, warned of rising sentiment for all four, as Midwest delegates prepare for the Los Angeles convention and the federal nuclear era risks. Gardner warned China could test a nuclear device within six months, complicating international strategy and security.
A garbled hotel notice advertises rooms at 1290 E Ocean Blvd Huntington with daily maid service and special weekly rates. It mentions reservation phone contact and unclear names, aiming to attract extended stays.
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