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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1962

Page

3

Jean Burt Sues Over $1 Million Property Bid

The suit charges directors accepted the Sturtevant offer without seeking higher bids. It claims 146 acres sold for 13000 with alleged value up to 16000 per acre, and nearly 13 more acres at 19000 per acre, implying higher worth. Defendants include Long, McLaren, Gerdes, and others linked to Grandview Building Co and bid history in Beverly Hills and Newport Bay area.

Burt Long Newport Beach McLaren San Francisco Robert Gerdes Arthur J. MecFadcen Santa Ana James G. Scarborough Los Angeles Charles S. Wheeler Corona del Mar Secitary Allison Hozer Sturteract Baycrest Co Mmasto, Inc Bayside Associates Newport Bay Bay Area

U S Copter Threatened by Soviets

A US spokesman said Soviets threatened to shoot down an American helicopter over East Berlin but no attempt was made. The dispute followed a US Army helicopter routine flight over the Berlin Control Zone extending over East and West Berlin.

Berlin East Berlin

Site Gilt Backed by Council Over Harbor Site Debate

The piece reports on a long simmering fight over locating customs headquarters. Councilman Kennedy and Thomas urge choosing a harbor area site between the Long Beach and Harbor freeways to serve both ports. The joint committee backs the 223rd Street site as meeting criteria, while harbor area plans face opposition. A $500 check from owners binds the deal per Port General Manager C L Vickers.

San Pedro Harbor Yorty Long Beach Los Angeles Thomas 223Rd Street Cusoms Marshall Wilmington The Harbor Commission C. L. Vickers

Two Girls Sit Tight on Prison Stack

Two teenage girls perched atop a 16 inch wide concrete platform on a prison stack, taunting guards as Coast Guard and press watched. Betty and Barbara wore work clothes, waved to onlookers, and faced possible discipline after claiming mistreatment and demanding an investigation. They planned to stay until hunger or thirst forced them down, then undergo a medical check and appearance before an adjustment committee.

Betty Bobbie Barbara May James J. Riley Coast Guard

Abortion Law Debate and Drug Thalidomide Impact Sparks Policy Talks

The piece outlines debate over outside aid for abortion in drug cases, mentions potential travel to Japan for abortion, and notes concerns about thalidomide causing birth defects. It cites Forster on hospital drug use, Kefauver pushing stricter animal testing rules, and references to Germany and Japan. It highlights experts calling for better drug testing and regulation while noting real cases of birth defects and medical cautions.

Joe Forster

Train Kills Children on Drawbridge at New Hamburg

NEW HAMBURG N Y UPI Four children and two adults walking across a narrow drawbridge in fog were struck by a self propelled New York Central passenger train Tuesday night Three children died and the fourth was missing Robert Lynch Sr 34 father of two of the children lost his right arm in the accident He was taken to St Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie The other adult Francis J Cashman Sr 32 father of the other two children was not injured

New Hamburg N.Y UPI New York Central Robert Lynch Sr St Francis Hospital Poughkeepsie Francis J. Cashman Sr

Supervisors Grant Assessment Cuts On Multiple Properties

City supervisors cut assessments on properties along Fifth Street Pine Avenue and near King Harbor Redondo Beach after firms sought reductions. Forty firms petitioned during hearings. several large reductions were granted including 80 percent cuts for King Harbor Marina Development Corp His Creighton Inc and Gordon McRae. The Portofino property saw its total assessment wiped out.

Fifth Street Pine Avenue King Harbor Redondeniedde Beach Biltmore Realty Toledo Lido Lane Long Beach San Gabriel River Improvement Co First National Bank Fred H. Bixby Ranch Co King Harbor Marina Development Corp Creighton Inc Gordon McRae Portofino Company Redonda Beach S. J Ziv Elgysgesg Ernest E. Debs S. Pacific Compton W. Alondra Blvd Coxapton

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