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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1960
Page
1
LAC shares excerpts from IBM Think magazine featuring quotes from figures like Washington Lincoln Twain Mann and Huxley. The passage emphasizes self reflection, the American ideal, and the role of thoughtful, lawful behavior in shaping personal outlooks.
Barbara Powers, pale and near break, flew to Paris for rest after visiting imprisoned U2 pilot Francis Gary Powers in Moscow. She said she left everything behind but is happy to be away, awaiting his release as she returns to Georgia. She spoke softly, tears in her eyes, from the Hotel Menlo lounge as reporters gathered.
Washington reports Senator Pearson cites Eastland obstruction as reason to delay confirmation of Justice Department official Robert Bicks and criticizes Eastland allies for blocking antitrust appointee amid ties to major corporations. The piece details alliances, corporate defenses, and political calculus shaping the stalled nomination in the Judiciary Committee.
A spectacular fire destroyed the O Neill hardware warehouse in San Rafael causing a major traffic jam on Highway 101 south of the overpass as smoke streamed over the city.
Sun rises at 4 22 sunrise times indicate early day with a 7 25 a m sunset Moon rises at 1 28 a m and 10 47 p m Tides reach high 42 feet at 12 38 a m and 5 feet at 1 04 p m lows at 6 39 a m and 105 feet at 9 56 p m Fr idays weather reports summarize coastal conditions and tidal changes for planning activities.
The Health Ministry ordered a vigorous investigation into two deaths and up to 40,000 skin rash cases linked to a new margarine brand Planta by Van Den Berghs and Jurgens Ltd, a Unilever subsidiary. Ministers warn of a possible new compound and ordered physicians to report cases immediately. Two deaths are suspected to be linked to Planta.
Premier Patrice Lumumba said he wants the United Nations to remove its 47,000 troops from the Congo when Belgian forces depart. He added that order would be kept by Congo's own troops and police and opposed replacing Belgian occupation with a UN presence. A separate scene shows Abbe Fulbert Youlou greeting Israeli President Ben-Zvi in Jerusalem.
Del Nebeker 67, Long Beach, died recently. Funeral service Monday at Fifth Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with arrangements by Christensen-Pino Mortuary. Nebeker, a Lakewood real estate manager and father of a Lakewood city councilman, was active in civic groups including Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce.
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