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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1960
Page
14
Utica New York AP reports fifteen year old Sara Roosevelt daughter of John Roosevelt and granddaughter of Franklin D Roosevelt died Friday likely from head injuries after a horse fall.
Five crewmen died when a fire and explosion ripped through a Navy minelayer near the Georgia coast. The USS Exultant, sailing with USS Nimble, was towed to Savannah after the blast, with three other Navy vessels responding. No other injuries were reported.
Stella Marquez of Pasto Colombia surprised herself by winning the Miss International Beauty title Friday night. Her initial refusal turned to celebration as she accepted the top honor despite hearing she had no chance, and she had earlier placed sixth in Miss Universe.
The General Accounting Office found the Marine Corps lacking an adequate supply and management control system. In its 40th Congress report, GAO cited improper bookkeeping, excessive procurement, weak repair program controls, and high costs. The corps values its total inventory at about 1.9 billion dollars.
Stella Marquez of Colombia, a 21 year old psychology student, won the Miss International Beauty title at the Municipal Auditorium earning 10000 dollars. Runners up included Joyce Kay 21 from Liverpool who won 4000 dollars and Sigridur G whose name appears as runner up with 2500 dollars. The ceremony featured a standing ovation and a throne photo moment as the new queen accepted her crown from master of ceremonies Byron Palmer.
Labor dispute between Longshoremen and the Pacific Maritime Association halted cargo at Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors. An PMA order aimed at 70 longshore gangs paused operations on more than 30 vessels, affecting the Hawaiian Citizen and triggering potential diversions of Keyston Mariner and Alcoa Pilgrim. Matson lines recommended schedule changes for three ships including the Matsonia.
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