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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1960

Page

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Clock Turned Back on Whites in South Africa Column

L A C column by L A Colin discusses South Africa's identification cards and segregated areas as a drastic move against Negroes. It notes economic disparities, foreign capital concerns, and rising Negro demands. The piece links white supremacy to global tensions and Communist opportunism.

Union of South Africa British Commonwealth of Nations South Africa Africa Cape Town Canada La.c

Garden Grove Marine Dies After Copter Propeller Strike

Marine sergeant Frank J. Romanelli 36 from Garden Grove died from injuries after a helicopter propeller blade struck him during ground engine tests at Camp Pendleton. Captain Charles H. Berry 28 Santa Ana sustained minor injuries and crewman James Shepard 25 Santa Ana was unharmed.

Garden Grove Camp Pencheston Gunlé Sante Ana Charles H. Berry Mirasol St Santal Ana James Shepard N. Morengo PL Santa Ana

Buses Collide Head-On in New Jersey Crash

A Tuesday collision on the Philadelphia Glassboro line near Barnsboro injured 18 people, two seriously. Buses traveling in opposite directions were forced into a head-on crash after an automobile cut sharply in front of one bus, causing it to swerve into the other.

Barnsboro N.J Glassboro

Ex-Speaker Dies At 71 In Tokyo Cancer Cause

Yokyo reports former Japanese House of Representatives speaker Joji Hayashi died of cancer Tuesday at age 71. He served as leader of the lower chamber and was a prominent figure in postwar politics. The death was confirmed by family and a government spokesperson in Tokyo.

Dies 'Yokyo UPI Joji Hayashi House of Representatives

Hippo and Crocodile Soup Prices Jump in Singapore

In Singapore a surge in hippo and crocodile meat costs sent soup prices to new highs. A bowl of hippo soup rose from about 60 cents to $1, while crocodile soup climbed from 45 cents to $1. The jump stems from a meat shortage driven by growing popularity.

Singapore UPI

Air Unit Wins Staples Trophy for Aircrewman Qualifiers

Helicopter Squadron HS 773 at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station becomes the first Naval Air Reserve unit to qualify all enlisted personnel as Aircrewmen. The Willard J Staples trophy honors outstanding performance after extensive weekend training in advanced helicopter electronics for anti submarine patrols. Cmdr Robert W Henson led during the competition period. current commander Cmdr William C Garrett, 39, of Anaheim is a Douglas Aircraft Co. engineer.

Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Naval Air Reserve Willard J. Staples Robert W. Henson San Diego

Shore Fund and Library Proposals Move Toward Ballot

Council considers three measures for June 7 ballot. D. Pat Ahern and Charles M. Garrison push two central library proposals plus a shoreline fund and oil money use. Vote in committee was 6-2, with Lideland fund authorit dissenting.

D. Pat Ahern Duy Charles M. Garrison Sestis Alamitos Ave Tideland Los Angeles Counline Enet

Wise Syndicate Cedes $100,000 Investment to City

Long Beach developers are ready to transfer about 100000 spent on turning the Wise Building from a ghost to an asset. The Long Beach Downtown Syndicate formed by Buffums and others pursued a full-ownership plan, securing an option with National Dollar Stores and courting major tenants. The City Library committee notes civic gifts by The Independent, Press Telegram, Buffums to consolidate ownership for a downtown civic purpose.

Wise Bldg Long Beach Pine and Broadway Buffums Newspapers Belchere Long Beath Public] Library Committee Independent, Press‘Telegram and Buffums Montgomery Ward Bulon Fwin Count Newspapers, Inc Bul Fums Wise

Hearing Set for Major in Attempted LAPD Killing

Los Angeles 34 year old Thomas J. Major faces arraignment in Superior Court on April 18 for attempting to murder a policeman. A bedside hearing revealed Major was shot in the head and stomach. witness Buckland testified Major pulled a gun in a bar on January 24 and fired twice, the officer not hurt.

Los Angeles Thomas J. Major Superior Court Major Charles Buckland Huckand Buckland Pybilahka Rca Se' Seeat Cay Long Beac A. Call U.S Lisbon Bclande John John N Aoaea Dollar Stores Jof Oahwest Portuwm Wl

Rulers to See in Las Vegas Visit Amid Theft Incident

The King and Queen of Nepal will arrive in Las Vegas on May 12 for a forthcoming tour. A theft disrupted their plans when a $3,000 black star sapsill was reported stolen from a traveler, Henry C. Whipple Jr., a USAF member, at Municipal Airport after a trip from Las Vegas to Long Beach on April 2. Police said the thief went through Whipple’s luggage aboard the plane.

Vegas Las Vegas Nev UPI Nepal Sapswill Shire Ring Henry C. Whipple Jr United States USAF Long Beach

Local Private Service Rates and Reservations Noted

Fragmentary ad copy lists private dle walk and Billy Maid services with meal options and daily rates. Mentions weekly rate of 29.05 dollars, plus meals, and a reservation phone number HE 6670. References include boulevard Tesaheses and various price points for private housekeeping and meals.

Boulvvan Tesaheses

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