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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1961

Page

3

Final words on the cross and the meaning of Jesus death

A concise meditation on Jesus final utterance Father into thy hands I commend my spirit. The reading traces gospel accounts and key verses across Luke Matthew Mark John and Acts to explain the divine origin of Christ body and soul life after death and the hope of eternal life for believers.

Jesus Christ Christ Luke John Mark Jesus God Lord Jesus Christ Paul Peter Toah Hell Jay

Woman 79 Breaks Wrist in Parade Street Crash

A 79 year old woman, Mrs Anna M Peterson, sustained a broken right wrist and possible rib fractures when her husband James Peterson's car collided with another vehicle at Parade Street and Harbor Avenue. The other driver, Dianna G Hazelton, 22, suffered knee cuts and was cited for driving without a license. James Peterson, 73, was cited for running a stop sign. Mrs Peterson was treated at St Marys Hospital.

Parade Street Harbor Avenue Anna M. Peterson Fashion Ave St. Mary's Hospital James Dianna G. Hazelton Junipera Ave

Forum to Show Riots Film at Chamber Meeting

The Community Forum of the Chamber of Commerce will show Operation Abolition, a documentary on the San Francisco riots last May, at 7 15 Wednesday. The forum convenes at the Yo Amn Mis Ave, prepared by the House Committee on Lin American Atilities targeted during the unrest in San tanec.

San Francisco Community Forum Chamber of Commerce Yo! Amn Mis Ave House Committee On Santanec

Beverage Industry Group Plans Dinner

A Long Beach chapter of the National Women’s Association of Alice Beverage Industries will hold an organization dinner at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Restaurant Alfred located at 700 South 451 Street. In charge are Mrs. Robore Rockstad and Mrs. George Hinds.

Long Beach National Women's Association of Alice: Beverage Industries Pam Alfred Mrs. Robore, Rockstad George 1 Hinds

PUC Edict Keeps Red Cars Running

The State Public Utilities Commission ordered Pacific Electric Railway Co. to keep rail facilities available to the Metropolitan Transit Authority for the Long Beach to Los Angeles service until further order. The interim ruling urged MTA to continue rail service, maintain PE facilities, and follow terms of the 1958 agreement. Officials welcomed the decision amid near-term plans to replace electric cars with buses, while the ruling left jurisdiction and financial terms unsettled and did not bind MTA.

George Weeks Long Beach Compton State Public Utilities Commission San Francisco Pacific Electric Railway Co Metropolitan Transit Authority Long Beachy Los Angeles MTA PUC Henry E. Jordan Fred S. Dean The Transit Authority Board Ance State Commission E. D. Yeomans Railroad Willow Street Longland Redondo Avenue Illumina T

Hospital Display Readied for Easter Sunrise Service

Long Beach General Hospital gears up an outdoor Christ display for its second Easter sunrise service. Rev. Fred Cr Crumb, hospital chaplain, leads volunteers to set the lawn scene near Willow Street. The setup, lit from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., aims to draw patients and staff to the service.

Christ Long Beach General Hospital Fred Cr. Crumb

Governor Supports MTA Bill for Los Angeles Transit

Gov. Edmund G Brown announced support for legislation to aid the Metropolitan Transit Authority in setting up a rapid transit system for Los Angeles County. The bill by Assemblyman Charles H. Wilson would allow new rights of way and expanded lines, with Brown pledging full backing from the governor’s office as California’s population is projected to rise by five million in ten years.

Edmund G. Brown Metropolitani Transit Authority Los Angeles County Charles H. Wilson Los Angeles MTA California Gov.Brown Governor's Office Brown

Many Jobs Open at Long Beach Naval Shipyard

Employment superintendent James T. Houston announced a wide set of openings at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard including 75 hourly rated jobs and 25 welders with pay up to 13.01 per hour, plus supervisory and engineering vacancies with salaries reaching 11,935 annually. The postings cover flange turner, pipe coverer, pneumatic tools operator, electronics mechanics, loftsman, and professional roles from GS-12 to GS-13. The shipyard employment office at Gate 5, Terminal Island, is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Long Beach Naval Shipyard James T. Houston Houston Loftsman Naval Shipyard Gate 5 Navy Base Terminal Island

Burglar Hits Harald Taylor Home on W Cowles Street

Harald Taylor reported a burglary at 2925 West Cowles Street on Friday. Thieves stole a television set radios electrical drills and kitchen utensils valued at 466 dollars. A police report noted the entry and loss as the main details of the incident.

Harald Taylor W. Cowles St

Annulment Granted After Honeymoon Dispute in Lordsburg

Emigdio Vroc received an annulment from Superior Judge Joe Ray after claiming his wife Dizabeth deserted him on their honeymoon in Lordsburg New Mexico. He alleged she demanded 82000 dollars the day after the wedding and left when he could not pay. The couple wed August 28 1940.

Emigdio Vroc Joe Raycraft John Paap Dizabeth Yroes Lordsburg N. M

Labor dispute at Terminal Island halts ship loading

Pickets from the National Maritime Union blocked loading on the Gloria Dunaif at Berth 215 Terminal Island after the ship, owned by Cargo Ships and Tankers of New York, shifted from LA to Liberian registry. NMU says foreign crews accept lower wages. longshoremen refused to work. The ship had been slated to sail Sunday morning carrying scraps from Greece to Japan.

David Esles National Maritime Workers Union Phil Sanford U. S Terminal Island Pacific Coast National Maritime Union New York National Metals and Steel , Corp Morris Luria Bros. & Co NMU Gloria Dunaif Greece Japan

78 Parking Slips Park Her in Jail

A woman arrested on a San Francisco warrant for ignoring 78 Bay City parking citations was sentenced to 60 days in jail. Donna Celentano, 29, of Hollywood, a waitress and mother of two, was led from the San Francisco courtroom in hysterics after the judge rejected illness and domestic trouble excuses.

San Francisco Bay City Donna Celentana Hollywood Raymond J. O'Connor Celentano

Free Instruction in Folk Dancing at Long Beach College

The Long Beach Folk Dance Cooperative, with support from the Long Beach Recreation Department, offers free folk dancing instruction starting April 6 at Long Beach College. Classes run 9:30 to 8:30 am each Thursday for beginners and those reviewing basic steps, led by Brian R. Jackson. Instruction will be given in a gymnasium at 4901 E Carson St.

Long Beach Folk Dance Cooperative Long Beach College Long Beach Recreation Department Brian R. Jackson Jaiven Carson St

Detour Planned at San Pedro Ferry Entrance

Detour to redirect cars entering the San Pedro Terminal Island ferry due to Harbor Belt Line track repairs. For about a week, vehicles must enter at Sixth Street and loop via Sampson Way to reach the ferry entrance while a Harbor security officer guides traffic.

San Pedro Terminal Island San Pedro Harbor Belt Line Railroad Harbor Boulevard Fourth Street Sixth Street Sampson Way Los Angeles Harbor

Concert and stage lineup in Long Beach today

A municipal band performs at 2 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall of the Municipal Auditorium. A Minnesota State Society meeting is scheduled for noon at 540 Pacific Ave. On stage at 8:30 p.m. Fair Game at Off Broadway Theater 211 Lime Ave followed by Oh Men Oh Women at 8:30 p.m. Magnolia Theater 2400 Magnolia Ave and His and Hers at 8:30 p.m. Long Beach Community Playhouse 5021 E Anaheim.

Municipal Band Municipal Auditorium Minnesota State Society Pacific Ave Lime Ave Magnolia Theater Magnolia Ave Long Beach Community Playhouse Anaheim St

Cooks Union Port Agent Cleared of Misconduct Charges

Jos Goren, Wilmington Marine Cooks and Stewards Union port agent, was exonerated after a six day hearing. The AFL CIO union executive board released a 316 page report Friday clearing Goren and International Secretary Treasurer Ed Turner of alleged misuse of funds following charges by four union members.

Jos Goren Wilmington Marine Cooks & Stewards Union Afl-Cio Goren Paul Hall International Ed Turner

Port Revenue Edges Up in February at Long Beach

Port of Long Beach reports February revenue of 269 904 90 up 2 094 90 from last year. Net gain $12 099 98 with 28 940 16 spent on public relations for a 50th anniversary Harbor Highlights and port film. Oil operations brought 2 431 625 64 in revenue and a city net of 807 94 70. Volkswagens and bicycles led imported vehicles with 475 foreign cars, 405 being Volkswagens. bicycles totaled 968 with 47 motorcycles and nine motor scooters.

Don Brackenbury Long Beach Lorin T.cornish Harbor Highlights 2Quars Terly R John Rountree

Unloading grain from freighter Domi scator near Palos Verdes

A salvage crew aboard the stranded Greek freighter Domi scator off Palos Verdes Estates began unloading about 9,000 tons of grain onto a Long Beach ambulance ship. The operation follows a March 23 reef grounding with plans to move cargo by barges to San Pedro.

Palos Verdes Estates Long Beach Tan Taste Itsield Bowers and Dilday Jsambulance Services Ter Rosen City Bureau of Opera Bbarges San Pedro Rosen

Five Draw Robbery Sentences Altered by Judge

Oklahoma residents faced prison terms after participating in a liquor store holdup in Wilmington. The judge proposed public hearings on new charges justified by higher labor, supplies, and insurance costs. Accused include John Layton, Jimmy Lee Kimbro, Donald Ray Dorn, and Ralph Dorn, with sentences ranging to nine months and fines.

Yaung Maurice C. Sparling Oklahoma John Paits Jackson Jr Jimmy Lee Ees Kimbro Donald Ray Layton Sheen Ralph Dorn Henry E. Jordan Igineer Bureau Frank Oscar Brown Abrams Ihises E. O St Wilmington Justi

Psalm Found In Booth Details Teen Heroin Addict

A typewritten psalm found by Long Beach police officer Bill Hepler in a telephone booth records a 20 year old woman’s plea to quit heroin. She describes failed jail and hospital treatment and a grim wish that the person who first hooked her had killed herself.

Long Beach Bill Hepler Tam

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Albert J Kempin Beverage Industry Group Dean Pii Gloria Pete Bocker National Metals Bocker Igloria Cunaif LA. S Liberia Panama Costa Rica Honduras Cooks’ Union Port Ase Heroin
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