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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1962
Page
5
The International Beauty Congress opens in Long Beach with more than fifty contestants marking the arena’s first public use. The site, funded by tidelands oil money, stands as a dream realized after years of legal and legislative hurdles and is expected to draw major events statewide.
The City Council opposes a crosstown Garden Grove extension as state planners seek to condemn a nine acre strip in College Fork Estates. S and S Construction withheld land for six months during routing debates, then grading began before highway action. The firm acted in good faith, with El Dorado Park plans soon under way.
Editor notes Romney's strong showing in Michigan and argues he is the best equipped Republican gubernatorial candidate in decades. The piece critiques past leadership, suggests Romney appeals to younger voters and disaffected moderates, and urges voters to choose Romney this fall to revitalize Michigan's government and economy.
Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito on Brioni island urged President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev to engage in frequent talks to ease tensions and curb nuclear testing. He warned that Russia seeks coexistence while China does not, and urged concrete steps to strengthen peace amid ongoing tests.
The article traces the dog days of July and August to the Dog Star Sirius and the Latin dies Caniculares. It notes Caniculae in Latin, Canículas in Spanish, canicule in French, caniculas in Portuguese, and canicules in Italian, with Berlitz dictionary trivia offered for questions.
A Sydney J. Harris essay notes firms act like people, pursuing prestige over profit. A president recalls spending millions on computing machines not strictly needed, driven by status and fear of looking old. The piece argues corporations can crave flattery and display, much like individuals, sometimes beyond their means.
The League of Women Voters Long Beach warns many will be ineligible to vote in November if not properly registered by September 13. Permanent registration exists but requires voting in each general election and maintaining residence. Moving or name changes require re registration to vote in California.
President Kennedy congratulates the Soviet Union on the orbital mission of two cosmonauts. Lt Col Pavel Popovich reports the flight progressing with systems functioning and communications strong. Pope John XXII calls astronauts to dedicate their nights to God as science advances. California voter registration details outline citizenship age residence and English literacy requirements for the upcoming elections.
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