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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1957

Page

2

Nudist convention opens in San Jose with eccentric humor

The American Sunbathing Assn convenes in San Jose as rules discuss allowing delegates to wear britches or knee pads on splintery benches. Norval Packwood cites about 100 nudist clubs. Canadian clubs attend Lupin Lodge in the Santa Cruz mountains. officials plan a fully clothed business session to educate on nudism values.

American Sunbathing Assn San Jose Conventin Sol Stern Sunbathing Association Norval Packwood Mays Landing N.S The ASA Lupin Lodge Santa Cluz America Norval

Knowland Plans State Stamping Tour Across California

Senator William F. Knowland will tour California from Redding to San Diego from September to October 8 delivering 45 speeches in 55 days. He will discuss accomplishments of Congress and state and federal projects, and will announce whether he seeks the governorship in 1958 if he does not run for re election.

Washington William F. Knowland Wil California Redding San Diego Sena Jtor Congress Knowland Gleason Fibuster Santiago DE Cuba Cfi Long Beach Surgenanes Angeles State County Supervisors Assn Santa Rosa Los ‘Angeles U. S Hilllings

Assemblyman on L.A. Council Denied His Pay

Los Angeles officials clash over paying Patrick McGee after his election to the city council. City controller Dan Qo Hoye says he withholds a $1,000 monthly council salary while McGee also serves as an Assembly member. Officials argue the move may violate law and set a conflict with the state controller.

Los Angeles McGee Assembly Patrick DB. Mcblymat Gee al Charity Sacramento State Assembly Robert Kirkwood Dan Qo. Hoye Atty Ed Gee Murd G. Brown Ler William Neal Patibility Wee Lawas Twoula Ree Rity San Fernandos Bae MeGeschia Salty Falley

War Child Victor 14 Walks for First Time

A Philippine native and former Japanese camp survivor, Victor Antonio, 14, who spent years malnourished and with undeveloped joints, walked unaided for the first time. He was treated in Oakland and Los Angeles as he awaits medical care. The report also notes political moves in California involving Knowland and McGee, with implications for resignations and a possible special session on the Feather River water project.

Los Angeles Victor Antonio Victor Philippines Tate Victoranti

Independent Daily Long Beach Classified Notice

The notice lists subscription rates and mailing terms with per month and yearly prices. It notes publication daily except Sunday at Sixth Street and Pine Avenue in Long Beach California, with adjudication by a Superior Court in Los Angeles County on October 6, 1991 under Decree No C-10280.

Coby Pines Cc Sixth St Pine Ave Long Beach Calif Superior, Court Los Angeles County

Machinist Burned in Explosion Near Long Beach Garage

A 30-year-old machinist Elmer A. Slabaugh was critically burned Wednesday night when a welding torch caused an explosion in a trailer under construction for a new racing car. He suffered first and second degree burns over much of his body and was treated at Seaside Hospital. Police said a partially completed trailer, propped on a steel drum containing inflammable liquid, overheated the welding rig and triggered the blast at 4294 Country Club Drive, the Long Beach home of Lester Callahan, an oil magnate.

Elmer A. Slabaugh Mahogany St Westminster Seaside Hospital Secord Slabaugh Lester. Callahan Long Beach Country Club Dr.s

Long Beach Battles Beach Pollution Threats Near Harbor

City officials condemn repeated pollution incidents along the shoreline caused by sewage tar and oil deposits as ships anchor offshore. Residents fear shoreline contamination undermines Long Beach’s resort appeal while authorities pledge action and cooperation with Navy and police to keep beaches clean.

Ducktails clash sparks police action in Pretoria crowd

Police intervened Wednesday night after about 150 university students armed with scissors formed in downtown Pretoria. The group, known for ducktail haircuts, clashed near the university area prompting security to restore order.

Pretoria South Africa

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