10 Oct 1961
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1961
Page
1
Tampa Florida report details a labor dispute over contracts with Ford and AMC. A wary worker, Cling Peterson, observes a determined squirrel raiding his backyard pecan tree, illustrating unexpected local humor amid tense negotiations.
UAW president Walter Reuther said two major issues remained at Ford, production standards and union-paid grievance representatives, as talks aimed to complete the national Ford contract by Thursday proceed while AMC shows a strain from Kenosha Local 72's ratification setback. Reuther called AMC terms the best in the industry but blamed miscommunication for the defeat.
In a woodland contest, a determined rival fights a crafty squirrel by mesh barriers on a pecan tree trunk and other tactics. Peterson, who prefers beating the opponent to the nuts, smiles at the ongoing cat and mouse game, refusing to shoot the animal.
Edward Guillaume known as Polidor the Clown was charged with murder in the death of Elena Gabrielle Nelson at her New Jersey home. He attempted suicide with a stage prop bomb, pleaded not guilty by a mandatory plea, and faces a downstream court case.
President John F Kennedy flew 3000 miles from Newport to spend14 minutes with 75 year old Speaker Sam Rayburn who is battling cancer. Rayburn thanked the President and the visit lifted family spirits as doctors issued cautiously optimistic bulletins following the hospital meeting.
Lincoln Nebraska activists report Governor Frank B Morrison signed a law outlawing the Communist party and making membership a crime. The measure imposes up to twenty years in prison for first offense and targets party members statewide with penalties.
Buyers are urged to place ads in the Auto for Sale section of the daily classifieds to attract buyers. Call HE 2-5059 to start a listing and reach potential purchasers quickly.
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