18 Nov 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1960
Page
1
Detroit patrolman Albert Martin inks poems on the reverse of traffic tickets. He says the officer’s comment breaks up the day with light verse. The pieces reference speeding, dates, and sports as he notes on speeding stops.
University of Michigan economists at the eighth annual economic outlook conference projected a modest 1961 upturn but a continued business decline for several months. They foresee 1961 production 1-2 percent higher than 1960, yet unemployment rising to about 4.4 million from the current 5.4 percent of the labor force.
The New York Times reports James C Hagerty will be vice president of American Broadcasting Co in charge of news and public service. Hagerty, former White House press secretary, declined to confirm the report amid Daly’s resignation. Former Times editor on the paper.
UN spokesman reports eighty Baluba tribesmen found murdered near Lagwe in Katanga Province, near Patrice Lumumba’s house. Ethiopian patrol uncovered the bodies in a neutral zone where arms are banned. UN forces await details as Mobuto tightens control of Leopoldville.
Washington Secretary of State Christian A. Herter orders State Department officials to abstain from informal contacts, channel information to the incoming Kennedy administration, and report any approaches. The move aims to prevent confusion and standardize information flow as offices finish a briefing book detailing operations, problems, and policies for a smooth handover.
President-elect John F. Kennedy shot two deer on a Texas hunting trip with Lyndon Johnson and Rep. Torbert MacDonald. MacDonald, Harvard roommate, returned with a bruised nose after the rifle’s recoil struck him as he fired. Johnson also took two deer.
Fragmentary OCR shows postal office and Long Beach Pine Avenue reference with unclear names and times. no full event or action discernible.
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