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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1960

Page

7

Chamber backs Long Beach site in customhouse dispute

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce rejoined the debate over the proposed federal customhouse, arguing that water injection curbed land subsidence and that several new Long Beach buildings prove the area can support the project. The group cited parking concerns and referenced Navy statements as evidence of progress against the sinkage issue.

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Petition drives release of Mau Mau leader Kenyatta

Nairobi report says James Gichu Tu presents a petition with over a million signatures demanding unlimited freedom for convicted Mau Mau leader Jomo Kenyatta now in exile. British colonial administration fears Kenyatta at large would threaten order in Kenya.

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Building Permits Reported For Month And Costs

Building permits filed this month total several entries with values including 1710.20 and 17029745. Various contractors and locations appear such as Specialty Builders 3035 Mort and 144 Orange Mobile Co. Project owners like Ida Tarter and Anthony Bron are listed with additions and repairs. Names include Gradyon, Marshall Toblan, Donald W. Barr, and Henry Filer. architect H. Ribperdot and engineer Nore Boyd are cited.

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Rocket sled accident at China Lake kills Navy worker

At China Lake Navy facility a test sled struck and killed Jesse A. Thomas, 59, as the supersonic vehicle ran along the track. Navy officials said an investigation will determine the details and any warning signals.

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