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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1964

Page

21

Crowded office tour ends with a window exit in old building

A library staffer faced a crowded conference room and chose an exit via a window, exiting gracefully as bystanders watched. The piece recalls 1890s Allison Home Town Band fame on the Iowa prairies with Marshall Craig, Ray Green, and a future reunion set for an Under the Stars concert at Bixy Park.

Iowa Prairies Allison Marshall Craig Craig Ray Green All States Society of Long Beach Green Bixy Park James E. Son

Denison Reunion for Former Residents at Bixby Park

The final reunion of former residents of Denison Texas will be held at Bixby Park on Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Denison Texas Bixby Park

Not Tired Just Scientific USC Study Tests Sleep in Space Capsule

21 year old Long Beach senior Bill Wilson is among 15 USC Medical School volunteers in Operation Sack Time a NASA sponsored test. Participants lie horizontal day and night for 30 days with no head lifting to simulate astronaut inactivity. They will perform exercises while lying down and undergo centrifuge testing to compare effects with a control group from California State College Long Beach.

Phila Kert Henderson Bill Wilson Long Beach USC National Aeronautics and Space Administration John ‘Shannon Cosmo Wilson Platt St Medical School National Aeronautics and Space’ Administration Wilson Vin John “P. ” Meehan U P Robert Lugo Venice Jerry Fisher Waldorf Drive

LBCC Grants Nonresident Fee Exemption to Veterans

The Long Beach City College board exempted veterans and dependents from nonresident tuition starting next fall. About 700 of 24,000 students will be affected. The exemption extends to six or fewer units for nonresidents and foreign students, with tuition ranging from 7140 to 153 for various loads. The district also approved a 1964-65 operating budget of 44.8 million and seeks 506,401 in federal matching funds for vocational programs.

Suffiester Long Beach City’ College Long Beach City College Long Beach Long Beach Board LBCC California State Colleges University of California

Aircraft Search Continues For Plane Crash Victims

Divers resume undersea search for a Cwin-ca pine fight plane that crashed Saturday 244 miles left Manhattan Beach killing six men. Russ Payne and Jim Piper worked in 159 feet of water using a bounce technique from the Coast Guard vessel Heather. Victims include Milton Moser Chula Vista John Lane Huntington Beach Joe Cranle Jack Schmidt San Diego Sigstide Cruz Whit tier Carl Merry Jr Los Angeles.

Manhattan Beach Russ Payne Jim Piper Coast Guard Heather Milton FP. Moser Joe W. Cranle Jack F. Schmidt San Diego Sigstide Cruz Whittier Carl Merry Jr Los Angeles

Gas Station Burgled on Los Coyotes Diagonal

Police said prowlers ransacked a Texaco service station at 3565 Los Coyotes Diagonal during the night and escaped with 350 dollars. John Elkins, station operator, reported the thieves broke a window to enter the premises.

Texaco Los Coyotes John Elkins

House Was Cozy So Burglar Stayed On

A Long Beach burglar has used Howard H. Neal's Clark Avenue home as a temporary lair for about a week. Neighbors note the intruder helped himself to whisky, food, candy and cigarettes and even took a shower leaving footprints. The caregiver, Valeriz Colby, said new padlocks will be installed as police investigate.

Long Beach Howard H. Neal Clark Ave Valeriz Colby Vista St Neal E. J. Free Free

Port of Long Beach sets cargo and revenue records in 1963-64

Harbor commissioners report bulk growth in general cargo and total cargo tonnage surpassing 12 million for the first time in 55 years. Cargo handling rose to 12,300,235 tons, while total revenue reached 4,877,000 with tariff and rentals driving gains. Oil and gas revenues also rose to 40.9 million, and two record months, April and June, capped a strong year.

Long Beach L. T Tip) Cornish Robinson Reid Commission Pier E U.S. Navy U.S Cornish

Long Beach Panguingue Club Closes Pending Court Ruling

Long Beach police report the Standard Club at 4365 Atlantic Ave has closed voluntarily as the California Supreme Court reviews a request by operator Edward Prival to strike down the city gambling ban on panguingue. Since Dec 21 the game operated as a commercial gambling enterprise. a council hearing for permanent license revocation was postponed, after a Feb raid and six arrests, with related charges pending.

Long Beach L. H. Jacobsen Standard Club Panguingue Atlantic Ave California Supreme Court Edward” Prival Prival Lhe Supreme Court

Alamitos School District approves 25 cent tax cut

The Los Alamitos School District adopted a budget cutting the tax rate by 25 cents per 100 assessed valuation after a public hearing. The operating rate drops seven cents to 1.97, and debt service falls 19 cents to about 40 cents. The total budget runs near 2 million with 240 600 in uncommitted funds. Despite the cut, plans call for expanded instructional spending and staff, including a foreign language and a music instructor, to reduce class size and upgrade equipment.

Los Alamitos Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Roland W. Pike Pike

Fish Truck Spill Ties Up San Pedro Street

In San Pedro on Monday a fish truck tailgate failed near the police station, dumping about three tons of fish onto the street. Driver Jim Larson halted traffic and organized cleanup as the mess spilled along the roadway.

San Pedro Jim Larson

Fire damages shop at Berth 4 Pier A in Michigan

A fire at Berth 4 Pier A in Michigan damaged the cabin of Capt. Camille Marie Monday night. Fire officials say a smoldering cigarette likely started the blaze, with extensive damage reported to the freight­er’s cabin.

Michigan Camille Marie Pier A

Fair Reports on Council State Today

City Council weighs controversial reports by city officials on the California World's Fair. City manager auditor harbor department traffic engineer and others present critical findings from two weeks ago. Glenn Watson, fair general manager, expected to submit a supplementary progress report during today's hearing.

Harbor Department Glenn Watson

Douglas Seeks Transport Pact In CX-HLS Jet Plan

Douglas Aircraft and North American Aviation entered an Air Force design competition for a large logistics transport. Douglas would be prime contractor with North American as a major subcontractor. The firms are among three awarded study contracts for a plane to be known as the CX-HLS.

Douglas Aircraft Co North American Aviation Air Force Douglas North American

Korean Beauty Tide Docks In For IBC Fiesta

Korean nursing student Kwang-ja Lee arrives in Lafayette with a host of other international entrants for the Miss International pageant. She stands 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds, and measures 36 22 36. Hosts say she travels to learn about American fashion while preparing for the contest. A parade of 40 foreign beauties and 14 U S representatives arrives, with welcoming ceremonies at Lafayette HQ. Contest activities begin Thursday with swimsuit fittings and official events.

Kwang-ja Lee Arived United States Wee Young’ Hee Yun Don” Gillespie Mss Korea China Malaysia Ceylon Japan Lafayette

Miss International Beauty Parade Readers Vote Highlight

Readers can vote for Miss International as part of the International Beauty Pageant. Clips from today’s paper provide ballots, with winners announced in ceremonies on stage. The Telegram trophy will be awarded to the inde pendent winner.

Independent Press-Telégram Telegram

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