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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1960

Page

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Labor Opposes Water Bonds in LAC Column

The AFL-CIO state group opposes the $3.75 billion water-bond plan arguing it fails to restrict water use to small farms. It fears large landowners in San Joaquin Valley gain benefits, including Tejon Ranch, while North-South water distribution remains unresolved. The column urges protecting South water shares despite North priority rules.

Afl-Cio San Joaquin Valley Los Angeles Lmes California Tejon Ranch Company Times-Mirror Co Times Assembly Committee Bakersfield Feather River

Dol Hall obituary lists surviving husband and family

Obituary notes Mrs Dol Hall of 128th Street West died at age 74. She is survived by husband James, mother Mrs Emma and several siblings. Service is planned Thursday. Actor Steve Cochran’s yacht Rogue sank after hitting a breakwater but was later raised at Wilmington’s Colonial Yacht Anchorage. Cochran and two young women, chimpanzee and two dogs, reached the Los Angeles breakwater safely. The 39 foot vessel sank, divers failed to locate valuables, and Pacific Towboat salvaged the boat for insurance. Cochran could not be reached for comment.

Hall Dol James Emma Steve Cochran Chenoa Mas Pee Anchorage Wilmington Los Angeles Pacific Tow Boat & Salvage Co Insurance Coch Cochran

Infant son of Key family dies. graveside service planned

Key Roger Allen infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Key of 5519 Lemon Ave died Monday. Survived by brothers Douglas and Jeffrey. Graveside service Thursday at 1 30 p.m. Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cypress. Mortuary details by Mat t ell s and Peek. Also Mrs Florence 30 of 1258 Raymond Ave died Sunday. Sister Minnie Callahan survives. Private service by Patterson and Snively Mortuary.

Key Roger Allen Jimmie, Key Lemon Ave Douglas Jeffrey Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cypress Mattells & Peek Mortuary Fields Florence Raymond Ave Minnie Callahan Patterson & Snively Mortuary

Dock Union PMA to Resume Talks in Long Beach Harbor

Representatives of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union and the Pacific Maritime Association will resume negotiations at 10 am today in the Lafayette Hotel to end the Long Beach Los Angeles harbor labor tie-up. Talks ended Monday after progress toward a solution. the Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners called for joint action with Long Beach to hire a consultant to probe labor management conditions, directing the municipal manager to demand an immediate return to work.

International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union The Pacific Maritime Association Employers’ Organization Lafayette Hotel Long Beach Los Angeles Harbors Blonday Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners Los Angeles Bernard J. Caughlin

Council to Meet on Bus Line Cut

Long Beach city council selects 9 40 p m Tuesday for a special session on the bus service cut threat. Council will invite Max Gillis of MTA and Fred Dean to attend as part of a committee of the whole. Councilman Emmet Sullivan warns the issue is among the citys most alarming as a 20 percent service reduction looms and MTA negotiations on purchasing the line are paused pending policy.

Souith Metropolitan Water District California County of Origin Long Beach Long Beach Motor Bus Co Public Utilities Commission MTA Motor-Bus Company

Eisenhower seeks sugar import cut from Dominican Republic

President Eisenhower asked Congress for authority to slash U S purchases of Dominican sugar and proposed removing a 422000 ton import boost from Rafael Trujillo. He also urged extending the basic sugar quota law while embargoing aid funds for sugar from the island. The move aims to pressure Trujillo over aggression against Venezuela and to influence OAS positions.

Washington U.S Trujillo Venezuela Organization of American States OAS

Youth Sentenced on Robbery Charge in California

Wayne Houser, 20, of 432 W Anaheim St, was committed to the California Youth Authority on a robbery charge. Mary Ann Johnson, 62, of 1055 E 16th St, died Saturday. Surviving are sisters Mrs Willie Hawkins and Mrs Maligsie Ackle. Houser admitted taking clothing and a car at gunpoint from William Lan mig, also listing brothers Tom mig, Howard and F W Hud dreth. Funeral services noted at St John's Baptist Church with Angelus Funeral Home directing. Independent Norwalk edition notes city planning guide discussion upcoming public hearing.

Wayne Houser Anaheim St. Ling California Johnson Mary Ann 16Th St Maurice C Sparling Willie Hawkins Houser Maligsie Ackle Florenc Tom William F Lan Mig Howard F. W. Hud Dreth Cherry St John’s Baptist Church 10Th St Olive Ave Angelus Funeral Home

Berlin consuls exchange with East German press report

The East German official ADN news agency reports a bilateral exchange of consulates general between Berlin and Indonesia, signaling thaw in relations. The brief notice notes the agreement reached between Communist Germany and Indonesia through official channels.

Berlin Germany ADN

Ten Days Given on Drug Charge for Flick

Robert C. Flick, 28, of 1129 Jathenia Ave, was sentenced by Municipal Judge Lyman B. Jutter to 10 days in jail after pleading guilty to providing dangerous drugs. He was among nine persons arrested on August 1 during a jury trial selection.

Robert C. Flick Jathenia Ave Lyman B. Jutter Flick Rial

Gem Firm Robbed in New York Heist

A masked gunman robbed Arnold Weiner and Co gem cutters in New York on Tuesday, escaping with about $100,000 in uncut diamonds. No injuries were reported and police are investigating the burglary.

New York UPL Arnold Weiner and Co

Pauling Loses Round in Suit Over Petition Names

Nobel biochemist Linus Pauling lost a Washington DC court round in a suit to stop the Senate internal security subcommittee from demanding the names of petition circulators denouncing nuclear testing. Judge Joseph C. McGarraghy refused to join the subcommittee from questioning a witness, as Pauling faces a September 15 appearance with orders to reveal names.

Linus Pauling Washington, D. C Senate Internal Security Subcommittee United Nations Joseph C. McGarraghy Pauling Subcommittee

Willan Talman Fails to Win Case in Harassed District

Actor Willan Talman, famed for portraying diligent investigators, loses again in a long-running district court case. The beleaguered defendant, facing persistent legal pressure, did not secure a favorable ruling this time, keeping the dispute unresolved.

Willan Talman Aftor

Comedian Eddie Cantor Hospitalized for Rest and Tests

Comedian Eddie Cantor, aged 68, is in the hospital for several days of rest and medical tests. Doctors have not released a full diagnosis, but his condition is described as stable and not life threatening.

Tainet Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Hollywood Cantor Eddie Cantor

Talman divorced in Los Angeles after Mason show split

Actor William Talman, longtime Perry Mason star, was divorced in Los Angeles on Tuesday from his wife Barbara Talman after a separation since April 1959. Barbara testified he frequently stayed out late and coolly answered inquiries about his whereabouts with a curt remark.

Ney Perry Mason Los Angeles Talman Barbara Talman

Soviet Delegation Arrives in Monrovia for Talks

A Soviet delegation has arrived in Monrovia for cultural exchange discussions and is planned to visit Ghana next. The visit marks a diplomatic cultural outreach as part of ongoing engagement with Liberia and West Africa.

Monrovia Liberia Ghana

Hotel on the Beach Dining Room Serves Breakfasts

The Huntington Hotel on the beach advertises a dining room that caters to patrons with regular dinners and breakfast offerings. It notes a breakfast price of 2.70 and describes beachfront access with ocean views and hotel services. The ad suggests a casual, seasonal atmosphere for guests and locals.

Huntington Hotel

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