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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1968

Page

23

Humphrey Urges Huge City Rebuild Plan and National Bank

The piece explains Hubert Humphrey's proposal for a Marshall Plan style aid to cities and a National Urban Development Bank. It argues the plan would blend federal funds with private investment, underwrite risky loans, and fund regional non profit and housing ventures to revitalize urban areas. It compares the idea to the scale of Europe’s postwar effort and notes the bank could amass 150 to 300 billion dollars over ten years, financed by bonds bought by the public and private participation.

Hubert H. Humphrey America National Humphrey U.S GOP Richard Nixon Western Europe Nixon Fortune Magazine National Urban Development Bank You Federal Land Bank Bank For Cooperatives National Urban Bank

Long Beach Council Awards Multiple City Supply Contracts

Long Beach officials approved several supply contracts including wiping rags from Peerless Segregating and Manufacturing Co and gasoline and fuel oil from Shell Oil Co. Other awards cover dry cells from Gaines Electric Supply, lamps from Electric Supplies Distributing and Radiant Lamps Corp, valves from Grinnell Co., and truck parts from International Harvester Corp. Total projected spending exceeds 20 thousand dollars.

Long Beach Gaines Electric Supply Co Anaheim St Electric Supplies Distributing Co 28Th St Radiant Lamps Corp Anaheim

Grapes Stay on Shelves of Markets

Los Angeles market leaders refuse to remove California table grapes from shelves amid boycott pressure. Food Employers Council president Robert K. Fox says Southern California markets will not comply and will defend contracts if picketing occurs. Cesar Chavez and the UFW contrast with industry stance.

Los Angeles CNS Southland California Robert K. Fox Food Employers Council United Farm Workers Cesar Chavez Los Angeles County Federation of Labor Fox

Investment Trusts Quotation Delay Due to Wire Trouble

Monday's investment trusts were not published in the Independent because wire-transmission trouble in New York prevented publication.

New York The Independent

Markets at York AP stock summary in moderate trading

Markets at York show stocks higher in moderate trade. CHICAGO commodities move lower with wheat and soybeans liquidating. Corn and oats mostly down. hogs fall 50 to 57 cents with 1,000 receipts, top price 22.00.

York Chicago France Nomi

Citrus prices hold steady at Sunkist markets

Los Angeles reports citrus prices unchanged as Sunkist Growers lists steady orange auction prices by size across all markets. First grade prices range from 4.56 to 6.14 per box with 56s to 163s sizes and no choice quality available.

Los Angeles Ap-Fsmn Sunkist

Market bulletins on grain and feed prices

Listing of current prices for corn oats barley hay and flour with quality grades and assorted grain types. Includes US No 1 No 2 and leafy green grain categories with price ranges in dollars per unit. Prices cover corn oats barley and flour with miscellaneous supplements and feed items.

Los Angeles Ailes

Stocks Up on Czech Agreement

The day’s trading showed mild gains amid early demand tied to reports the Soviets may accept Czechoslovakia’s liberal regime and withdraw troops. Dow rose, Penn Central fell, and Glen Alden expanded stake in Schenley while trading was halted to release tender information.

New York UPI Alexander Dubcek Czechoslovakia Ford Chrysler Glen Alden Schenley Industries Schenley Exchange

Weekly cattle market summary for the week ending August 73

Los Angeles reports slow slaughter cattle demand with mixed to lower prices. Slaughter steers and heifers show softness, while feeder steers are steadier. Dressed bids range down to about 9 to 10 dollars lower per 100 pounds with various weights and classes noted, including Holsteins around mid twenty dollars.

Los Angeles AP - Fsmn

Notable Egg Industry Figures Include Stock Totals and Distribution

The document outlines wholesale and consumer distribution ranges for egg products with sizes from small to extra large. It lists percentages for weighted average losses and delivary at plant figures, mentioning ranch roasters and 4 300 head, 79 900 head del. at plant, and 5 7 percent ranges.

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Record of Increased Pay Rates Tied to Dixie Dinettes

A brief item notes wage adjustments amid industry changes, mentioning Dixie Dinettes and references to Houdaille and Ex-Cell-O Corp. Details are incomplete but indicate a recordable rise in pay rates and early September date markers.

Dixie Dinettes Houdaille and New

Deer Herd Delays Traffic on San Diego Freeway

CHP reports a herd of five deer leaped a fence and blocked southbound lanes for several minutes about a half mile north of Sunset Boulevard on the San Diego Freeway in the Santa Monica Mountains.

West Los Angeles San Diego Santa Monica Mountains California Sunset Boulevard

Notice to Bidders and Bulk Transfer in Long Beach District

The Lone Beach Unified School District invites sealed bids for Sched. No. 4268 maps and globes due by 11 am September 10 1968 with bid forms available from the Purchasing Division. Separately a bulk transfer to Walter Frederick Niemann is announced for the laundromat Balck Jack's at 3333 E South St Long Beach with transfer consummation on or after September 3 1968.

Lone Beach Unified School District Locust Avenue Long Beach California Long Beach Unified School District Margaret C. Ward B.T U.C.C Allen W. Wilson Wilma J. Wilson E. South St County of Los Angeles State of California Walter Fredrick Niemann Cedar Avenue County of Los Angeles South Street Balck Jack's Laundromat Lazar Escrows, Inc Pacific Avenue

Property Taxes Set to Rise Next Year in California

California counties face higher property taxes next year as valuations stay below the 25 percent state target. Orange County reaches 22.2 percent, Los Angeles 23.9, statewide weighted average 23.0, with Mariposa at 19.3 and Modoc at 26.9 percent. Assessors have until 1971 to meet the 25 percent ratio.

Los Angeles Orange Counties Orange County Los Angeles County California Mariposa County

Policeman Injured in Gun Ammunition Reloading Explosion

A veteran police officer, John Zabrelski, 39, of Saratoga, was critically injured at Mountain View police headquarters when an ammunition reloading machine exploded. The blast severely damaged his upper chest face and both arms.

Mountain View UPI John Zabrelski Saratoga

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