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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1960
Page
2
LA.C. SA US column by L.A. Collins Sr argues government civilian payrolls have grown far faster than population while private payrolls keep pace with economy. It warns of rising taxes as more bond issues for schools, veteran loans, and public projects pass and urges scrutiny of five-year tax trends.
Long Beach Motor Bus Co introduces five new 1960 coaches with mint green trim and white tops. Two join the Anaheim Street line today, others soon, replacing 1941 models as the fleet modernizes. The company plans repainting of 101 peak-hour buses and weighs further replacements pending earnings. The city Bureau of Franchises reviews a proposed 20 percent service reduction, with PUC hearings not yet scheduled.
Agando Perrelli, 81, was fatally injured Thursday after being struck by a car as he stepped away from a construction site where he had watched the work. The incident occurred in Sherman Oaks, and police said the driver remained at the scene.
An early 1940s newspaper fragment notes the Independent publication based in Long Beach California with second class matter status entered March 27 1943 and adjudication by Los Angeles Superior Court on October 6 1941. It lists delivery rates per month and year and a single copy price, along with partial operational details.
Tulsa workers at American Airlines jet overhaul base walked out Tuesday protesting eight fired union members. About 2,000 day shift employees stopped work and gathered in the plant, with second shift joining later. Union leader E R B Burns called the strike spontaneous and cited at least one shop steward among those discharged for poor work performance.
Stan Wallace of Millikan High School will be one of 200 delegates to the YMCA World Youth Conference and European tour. He is a Los Altos YMCA member, with the event opening July 26 in Amsterdam. A charity chicken dinner at Los Altos Community Church at 6 30 p m funds his trip.
California farm income reached a record 3.0016 billion dollars last year, far ahead of other states. Texas and New York trailing, with 2.3 and 2.4 billion respectively, while rising costs trimmed farmers' net income, according to State Agriculture Director William E. Warne.
A 140 foot former tramp freighter Western Trader arrived at Berth 227 Terminal Island with 66 hopeful colonists including 33 children bound for the Galapagos Islands off Ecuador. Led by captain Lloyd Van Kirk the party seeks self sufficiency by growing crops and fishing lobsters on 64,000 acres on San Cristobal.
Slough England factory shifts to no punch system after claiming workers improved punctuality with no clock checks. About 700 employees affected as management ends time clock punching on Wednesday.
The listing advertises rooms at Huntington Hotel on Ocean Blvd with private bath and maid service, breakfast options, and weekly specials. Rates around $2.20 to $5.90 per day, with meals included. Reservations via phone.
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