18 Apr 1961
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1961
Page
1
L A C argues against a Sacramento bill raising babysitters to 1.25 an hour and opposed Kennedy plan excluding smaller stores. They warn higher wages could cut jobs, raise prices, and strain larger retailers. The piece critiques a broad minimum wage approach amid unemployment concerns.
Sacramento dispatch says a Senate bill would raise auto registration taxes by about $8 for the typical car, aiming to generate roughly $78 million yearly for city street and county road construction. The measure, introduced by Sen. Randolph Collier, would let counties levy an extra 1 per cent of market value, and increase the in lieu tax from 2 to 3 per 100. For a $800, four-year-old car, total tax could rise from $25 to about $43.
A judge formally sentenced Dr. R. Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff to life in prison after a defense claim that a key state witness offered to alter testimony for money. The motion for a new trial was denied, and an appeal was announced.
Sacramento news outlines multiple AB and SB bills with Assemblyman Hegland Kilpatrick and Petris as key sponsors. Proposals cover voter notices, teacher credentials, school district TV facilities, and liquor license procedures, alongside tax and public works topics.
Independent published daily except Sunday at Sith Street and Pine Avenue Long Beach California shows ad delivery prices per month and mail rates. It notes adjudication by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County on October 6 194?. The text includes delivery charge two dollars and twenty nine cents with monthly totals and single copy price ten cents.
An advertised lodging listing at The Huntington Hotel on Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach offers private baths in all rooms and exclusive meals as part of a complete hotel service. The notice cites pricing at 3300 per week and mentions cleaning services and other included amenities.
Kaye, 42, involved in Broadway and film productions of Guys and Dolls and Li’l Abner. Miss Watson is 25. Marion Davies, silent film star, remained in Hollywood’s Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Montay for diagnostic tests. Her status was unchanged as doctors conducted examinations.
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