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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1960

Page

2

Wrangle Cuts GOP Conference Short

SACRAMENTO The Republican State Central Committee adjourned early after a bitter wrangle over State Senate reapportionment. Lacking a quorum new chairman VY Johnt Krehbiel of Pasadena halted sessions before resolutions on reapportionment water income tax reduction and four year terms for assemblymen were acted upon. Prop 18 was urged by Southern California supporters for November 1. STATE SEN John F McCarthy of San Rafael opposed Prop 15. Knowland argued Nixon is the best immediate choice over Kennedy.

Sacramento Republican State Central Committee Senate Johnt Krehbiel Pasadena Southern California John F. McCarthy San Rafael Charles E T Edward Shattuck Richard Nixon Knowland

Long Beach Students Win Ford Industrial Arts Prizes

Eleven Long Beach and one San Pedro student won Ford Motor Co prizes in the 11th annual Industrial Arts Awards. Winners include James W. Lester of Jordan High and Richolas Tonsich of San Pedro, with multiple first and second prizes in mechanical drawing, graphic study, architectural drawing, and more. Lester earns a three day Dearborn trip with his instructor. Several other Millikan, Wilson, and Poly High students receive cash prizes and honorable mentions.

Long Beach San ASA Lester Ben H. Palmgren Atlantic Ave Dearborn Mich Ford Motor Co Hal Johnson Faust Ave Millikan High School Volkswagon Jerry Leipersberger Keynote Ave Millikan ‘S High Larry Dotson Millikan High Jeff Mann Los Altos Ave Wilson High

Nixon Ticket Sealed by California GOP Electors

In Sacramento 32 electors chosen by the Republican state convention pledge to vote for Vice President Richard Nixon if the GOP wins California. Names listed include Richard A. Aschieris and Marion Block. Debate over a quorum and roll call delayed proceedings as members discussed the future Nixon administration amid Khrushchev and Khrushchev era concerns.

Sacramento Richard Nixon Richard A.aschieris Ladoga Ave Marion Block Tartar Ln Compton

Highlights of Republican State Platform Listed

Sacramento outlines a broad GOP platform focusing on opposing gerrymandering in reapportionment, promoting voter integrity where feasible, and continuing efforts to modernize social services for the elderly and disabled. It calls for reevaluating school funding, boosting teacher pay, and supporting labor rights, veteran care, and unemployment insurance while advocating lower taxes and smaller business burdens.

Sacramento Mead Urgas State Awars Visiiaita Volun- Dellares Pamus Taw Vutariors Gantaing Taeinous Waieroner Bor Brown

Ivory Coast Declares Independence Amid Parade and Tears

Ivory Coast, led by President Houphouet-Boigny, proclaimed independence in Abidjan after police clashes as crowds burst into the National Assembly. A 101 gun salute echoed the moment while the president praised De Gaulle’s role in Africa’s push for dignity and freedom.

Abidjan Ivory Coast UPI Assembly Houphouet-Boigny National Assembly West Africa Paris Livory Coast Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle Jean Plory Gondby

Nixon rests eyes on Congress session

Vice President Nixon, facing a Senate session that could impact his presidential bid, rests at home after attending Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Church with Pat and daughter Tricia. He plans to stay in Washington rest of Sunday. Nixon will preside in the Senate as Republicans seek quick action on bills left over when Congress adjourned.

Knowland Senate Erle Minagh Orange Ave Franklin Donald ¥. Schmidt Ligent Garlota Ave Poly High Nixon Washington Metropolitan Memoria Methlodist Church Paul W.galdin Pat Tricia Julie Florida PVE Johnson Sen Everett M. Dirksen Ofllinois Congress Cairg Egypt Jean Israel University of al Azhar United Arab Republic Iran

Rail Robbery Makes Cents in San Francisco

Rail service in San Francisco was briefly disrupted as a petty thief stole 1600 dollars in coins from the Municipal Railway Sunday. Meanwhile President Eisenhower’s special message to Congress shifts debate from bills to the policy packages for housing education medical care foreign aid and defense.

San Francisco Municipal Railway Eisenhower Congress

Powers family plans Russia trip amid spy trial uncertainty

Oliver and Mrs Powers travel from Roanoke to Washington for the spy case of Francis Gary Powers. The pilot’s wife hopes for the best but expects the worst as proceedings in Russia loom, while Powers weighs possible intercession with Soviet authorities.

Senate Roanoke Oliver Washington D.C Francis Gary Powers Powers Reyuwhkan Gumeae Aor Ee Nixon Russia We Paubek Gon Deate York Eisenhower Elder Powers Accountis Wash Nikita Khrushchev

Riots and arrests erupt in Sweden towns during Cannon Race weekend

Wild disorder erupts in Karlskoga and Gallno with hundreds of youths. arrests exceed 50 in Karlskoga and 70 in Gallno as police face bottles, fire hoses, and stoning. A guard is injured and fire crews withdraw after rioters damage property and overwhelm responders.

Stockholm Sweden Karlskora Stirling Moss Great Britain Joachim Bonnier Gallo

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