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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1960

Page

3

Governor Brown Targets Irreconcilables Over Water Bond Fees

SACRAMENTO AP Gov Edmund G Brown attacked irreconcilables critics and labor groups opposing the 1.75 billion water bond. He defended pricing plans for water from the Oroville project and MWD contract terms, insisting decisions await executive and legislative study while denying any plan to strip rights or ship Northern California water away.

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Executive says CIA asked him to be spy

Chicago based 28 year old Robert Berlin, vice president of a sales firm, says the CIA approached him in June 1958 before a trip to Russia and asked him to spy. He refused due to risk, noting the agency inquired about his itinerary and even his high school records. Berlin disclosed the encounter following pressure over his background. The CIA declined to comment on the specific case.

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Private Rites Arranged for Writer Vicki Baum

Hollywood UPI reports private funeral services were arranged for writer Vicki Baum, 72, who died Monday at Presbyterian Hospital after a lingering illness. Baum authored 25 novels and gained fame for Grand Hotel, which became a major film and later a musical adaptation.

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Horsts for Sale In Classic Summer Marketplace

A lively classified notice invites buyers to explore Horsts for sale in the town’s summer marketplace. It highlights available property options and urges readers to browse the listings for dream homes and competitive prices.

Horsts

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