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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1957
Page
2
BILL SHELTON reports a Tulsa couple, John and Mrs Hug, built a six room home on Reservoir Hill inspired by the Swiss Alps. a damaging landslide now threatens the property as a retaining wall is hurriedly erected after heavy rains.
Weather readings from ten cities show high temperatures ranging from the 50s to the 100s as crews push to advance the Harbor Freeway segment between 124th and 190th Streets. Mayor and engineering leaders from Compton and other southern cities will join Los Angeles officials in Sacramento to demand funds and expedite ads for the large construction project.
Los Angeles CNPS reports a new golf course at Whittier Narrows recreation area will be dedicated to Frank Burke a pioneer developer in Downey. Burke helped organize the Arroyo Ditch and Water Co and served as an officer of Los Nietos Valley Bank of Downey.
A political note suggests any candidate could win a majority of jail votes in next year’s Supervisorial election. The seat to be vacated by Herb Legg is expected to draw two or more candidates, some highly known in their neighborhoods.
Petronius Jk. gerhands notes the vote could split badly as two top men head to finals. The scenario worsens if Legg resigns and the Governor appoints a successor before election day, a move that could backfire on a candidate.
Southern Engineering and Construction Inc bid 1 059 157 was the apparent low bidder for a water supply system installation for the government town of Page Arizona near the Glen Canyon Dam site on the Colorado River close to the Utah Arizona line.
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