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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1959

Page

23

Tall Tales and True Theme Chosen for Tournament of Roses Parade

Pasadena officials announced the 7st annual Tournament of Roses Parade will feature Tall Tales and True as its theme on New Year’s Day. Eric E. Swanson of Whittier proposed the idea, and he and his wife will be special guests for the parade Ross Bowl game and luncheon. About 7,000 theme entries were received, with 63 parade participants crafting flowerblocked floats depicting tall tales or true stories. A palace theme award will also be given.

Pasadena Cns Raymond A. Dom Eric E. Swanson Whittler Swanson Tournament

Two West German Warships Plan Overseas Cruise

The West German Navy will embark on its first major postwar overseas visit. The frigates Hipper and Graf Spee depart May 9 with 180 midshipmen for a voyage through September 25 visiting ports in the West Indies United States Canada the Azores and Portugal.

Bonn Germany UPI Hipper Graf Spee West Indies United States Canada Azores Portugal

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