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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1964
Page
7
A civil case involving General Motors and three Chevrolet dealers ended with acquittal on charges of conspiring to restrain trade by prohibiting discount houses. The Monday ruling cleared the defendants of all counts in this revenue and competition dispute.
In Arksdale Mississippi white schools opened to Negroes with little turnout and one enrollment issue over a birth certificate. About 60 percent of expected 350 Negro first graders signed in across three Negro schools, while 220 whites enrolled in white schools. Federal judge Carr affirmed GM dealer contracts as legal. the case alleges conspiracy to curb sales to discount houses. Desegregation orders in public schools and mentions of Mississippi cities Biloxi and Jackson contextualize the broader move toward desegregation.
President Johnson kept political matters private during a 35 minute walk around the south lawn with reporters in tow and beagles along for company. The stroll produced a new record of nine laps, eclipsing a seven lap mark set weeks earlier, while most of the talk was off the record and devoid of policy insight. Luci Johnson traveled to Atlantic City to open teenage headquarters for the Democrats, skipping the planned later schedule. In daytime duties he met budget officials, signed a bill, designated Child Health Day, and met with Dr. Glenn Seaborg of the Atomic Energy Commission.
A Redondo Sea rescue effort seeks the body of a 10 month old girl after a 16 foot cabin cruiser wrecked off Kings Harbor. Dennis Sheffler and family members were aboard when the craft capsized. The infant was swept overboard and lost in strong currents. the father and child remained missing while Lewellyn Sheffler and Warren rescued others.
A father testifies that police staged a photo of his 3 year old showing bruises and claimed officers fired shots in his apartment. He describes officers waking him, removing food, and photographing the scene as part of what he regards as faked evidence. The trial resumes with cross examination.
Councilman Bernardi urged consolidation of Los Angeles and Long Beach harbor operations and a study by an Assembly committee on creating a single port authority for both harbors. He argued duplication wastes capital and raises competition concerns while advocating regional administration including Van Nuys and LA International Airports. Shepard planned a similar measure and Long Beach Harbor officials protested a $4.7 million bulk loader project.
An advertisement touts a miracle plastic denture material that allegedly fits quickly without embarrassment. It promises no clicking, prevents food particles under plates, and offers stable uppers and lowers with easy removal. A money back guarantee is claimed at local drug counters.
AlumaKool Aluminum Patio Company offers free cement slabs up to 20 sq ft to the first 100 purchasers during a factory discounts sale. The ad promotes low factory direct prices, 34 enamel colors, 5 year material guarantee, and optional 30 year screen-in strength. No down payment required with relaxed credit terms and up to 200 sq ft cement slab value included.
The Independent Press-Telegram invites entries from Yowie shutterbugs with a close to deadline note. Cash awards total 1,000 dollars plus weekly 25 dollar U.S. Savings Bonds. Southland Magazine will list locals each Sunday through Sept. 6, printing winning photos. Entries must arrive by Aug. 31 at Snapshot Contest Editor, Independent Press-Telegram, 604 Pine Ave.
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