16 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1960
Page
1
A fragment from the S-Yasadena Independent dated December 16 1940 reports thefts in Hammond with earlier break ins. A store was targetted three months prior and a residence was entered again on Wednesday night. Property missing includes mink furs and other items.
Defenses to Grow: West Coast air defenses will be bolstered this summer by conversion of Nike Ajax bases to be capable Nike Hercules missiles. Announcement reported yesterday.
The Hammond line presents complete decorator finishes highlighting the organ headquarters for the San Gabriel Valley. The feature emphasizes craftsmanship, product range, and regional service scope. Hammond showcases installed organs, finish options, and client testimonials across the area.
Washington reports that scientists analyze the Chilean earthquake's vast effects from Concepcion to the southern island of Chiloé. A Duke University capstone study estimates millions in damage and 4,000 deaths, noting Chileans' energy to rebuild and potential lessons for Japan and Hawaii.
A San Diego grand jury indicted four men and two women in the $200,000 kidnapping of Anthony Alessio, owner of a San Diego area race track. The case centers on Alessio being abducted from his driveway last November, with $200,000 sought and $17,500 recovered. The suspects include Frank Marrone and his wife Selma Marrone, James and Roby Gorman, Richard Hoffman, and Leroy Gagigan.
In Los Angeles lawmakers debated redistricting of California legislative and congressional maps. Governor Glenn Anderson urged caution, while Assemblyman Joseph Kinerick pressed to adjust assembly borders to equalize population, noting uneven district sizes as 44th and 70th vary greatly from the 38 congressional seats and 50 state assembly seats. The interim committee faces drawing eight new congressional districts and matching 195000 per assembly district and 415000 per congressional district.
The Pasadena Independent, volume XXVII number 254, dated June 6, 183? lists home delivery options, daily and Sunday rates, but the OCR shows several garbled lines. It mentions local postage paid at Pasadena, California, potential postal arrangements, and contact details like office address and phone number, indicating a historical city newspaper masthead and subscription information.
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