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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1960

Page

12

Arsonists Fire Long Beach Store in Second Attempt

Arsonists set fire to one Long Beach business and failed to burn a second early Tuesday. The owner, Swaney, fears loss may end his hobby shop. Police say a spare started by railroad flares caused the blaze, aided by a new building fit, with stock and supplies damaged. Neighbors report increased vandalism and mischief in the area.

Saum L. Swaney Waco Long Beach Swaney Bobby Ttny Pew Orange Ave Andipiecer

Firm Seeks Port Cruise Fare Increase

Southland Harbor Cruises Inc seeks state approval to raise adult fares from 1.82 to 2.27 and child fares from .91 to 1.14 due to higher harbor and marina cruise costs and the need to modernize the passenger vessel Princess. Nearby L&M Enterprises reported an arson attempt at 5228 Orange Ave but no fire spread. owner Saum L. Swaney estimated stock loss above 5000 and noted prior burglaries and vandalism, worrying about business viability.

Southland Harbor Cruises, Inc State Public Utilities Commission Thei J Princess L&m Enterprises Orange Ave Saum L. Swaney

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