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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1960

Page

4

FTC Ending Payola Drive Ends and Warns of Vigilance

FTC chairman Bart W. Kintner says the agency has nearly wrapped up its payola crackdown and will watch the record industry for renewed compliance. The FTC has filed 102 complaints since November, with 57 consent agreements banning improper payments, and may pursue further action if violations recur.

Washington WPI Federal Trade Commission FTC Bart W. Kintner United Press Donal Kintner Trade Commission FIC Fair Trade Commissist Commission

Los Angeles County Tops Nation in Population

The US Census Bureau reports Los Angeles County has 5,979,204 residents, making it the most heavily populated county in the nation. Cook County Illinois is second with about 5,088,000, and no other county exceeds 5,000,000. Wayne County Michigan is third with 2,651,000.

Los Angeles Los Angeles County Cook County Illinois United States Wayne County Michigan

Eva De Foe Dies Film Star of the 1920s

Eva De Foe, 71, a film star of silent days who appeared in Mayer and Stahl productions including Timber Wolf and One Clear Call, died after a long illness in a hospital. Her career also touched legitimate stage work in the 1920s.

Hollywood Annette 2 Foe Louis B. Mayer John M. Stahl Miss de Foe London I Yie Ventura Gertrude Marie Aucoin International Catholic Assn St. Thomas Catholic Calvary

Moscow Radio to Offer Russian Lessons for Africans

London United Press reports Radio Moscow will broadcast an English language series for Africa titled Got to Know the Soviet Union detailing life in the country, ending each series with a quiz whose winners receive souvenirs. Beginning this autumn the African service will provide Russian lessons with texts and books mailed to learners.

London Moscow Radio Africa Radio Moscow Soviet Union

Wee lass conquers Scot Loch Lomond feat for Scots

Susan Baddeley, 15, became the first in the MacGregor clan to swim Loch Lomond's 24 miles. She completed the solo crossing in 29 hours 40 minutes singing Loch Lomond along the way while her 47 year old father swam beside her and officials followed in boats. Spectators cheered as the landmark achievement was noted near Scot landmarks.

Balloch Scotland London MacGregor Susan Baddeley Loch Lomond Susan Assn Rob Roy Walter Scott

Ex-Crosby Pianist to Wed Singer in Las Vegas Wedding

Charles La Vere, 50, former pianist for Bing Crosby and musical director for George Burns, married Lynn Evans, 36, of the Chordettes, at First Methodist Church in Las Vegas. The couple, both widowed, plan to live in Newport Beach California.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Charles la Vere George Burs Bing Crosby Lynn Evans Chordettes Burns First Methodist Church Newport Beach Calif

Heavy Storm Kills Woman In England Cricket Match

A severe summer storm struck southern England on Sunday killing a woman who was watching a cricket match. Thunder and flooding disrupted traffic, flooded London streets and subway tunnels, and damaged thousands of telephones after fine morning weather drew crowds to the coast.

London England

Screen Extras Guild Secures Four-Year TV Film Pact

The Screen Extras Guild reached a four year contract with the Alliance of Television Film Producers and the Motion Picture Producers Association. The agreement, retroactive to April 2 1959, raises daily pay for general extras from 22.05 to 24.25 and silent bit extras from 61.33 to 67.46, creates a health and welfare fund with an initial 50 contribution.

Hollywood Screen Extras Guild Actors Guild Alliance of Television Film Guild Producers and the Association Directors of Motion Ea Taana Wwvung Ov Ersis Cand Lin

Beach Theater Feature Start Times Publicized

The Independent lists starting times for performances at Beach theaters. Times are provided by theater managers and include schedules like 2:30 5:20 8:20 for Ski Troop Attack and similar showings for other titles.

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