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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1960

Page

18

Debaters Clash Over Connally Amendment to World Court

A near 200 person crowd at George Washington Junior High heard Raymond Simpson and Lloyd Wright argue for and against repealing the Connally Amendment. They contended repeal would affect U.S. domestic jurisdiction and World Court authority, noting political timing and international law concepts amid a heated room.

Connally U. S.J World Court Raymond C. Simpson Lary Beach Lloyd Wright International Bar Association George Washington Junior United States Wright United Nations Egypt Omipson Simpson Simpy Senate Dyden Muhert Humphrey BeMinna Marty Eisenhower John F Norway

Civic chiefs wire plea for aircraft contracts

Long Beach and Lakewood civic leaders pressed Washington for immediate aircraft contracts to curb rising unemployment. The group, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and unions, noted Douglas Aircraft layoffs of 1,722 workers plus additional cuts next week, threatening 12,500 positions from a peak. They cited regional job losses and urged Pentagon orders for jet aircraft to stabilize the local economy.

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Burglars Target Long Beach Seed Company Cash

Police report burglars stole about 75 dollars from a money bag at seed company offices at 2850 Long Beach. United Auto Workers Local 148 president Alex Grouls said workers would respond, while Mayor Edwin Wade noted the cash was taken. Officials described the incident amid local gloom and a call for action.

Alex Grouls United Auto Workers Long Beach Edwin W. Wade Fiiday Washington Fife

Clear Sky Seen for Weekend Forecast

Weekend weather looks clear with comfortable temperatures after the Southland’s storm dropped 15 inches and snow levels hit lower elevations. The latest report notes a season high rain event last Thursday and a mild Friday with urban highs around 68 degrees while mountain snow recedes.

Southland Long Beach

Seal Beach Seeks Group as Planners for City Development

The Seal Beach City Council invites citizens to volunteer for service on the planning committee or be nominated by others. Names may be submitted for administrators review and a December meeting to review candidates and make appointments.

Seal Beach Mai Hell Lhe

Wilmington Liquor Store Robbery Report

A Wilmington liquor store was robbed of about 150 dollars. Clerk Molliam E. Ross at Wilmington Avenue was injured during the incident and taken to a hospital. Suspect details are not fully clear in the report.

Ahandin Wilminghum Fridley Wight San Pedro Pulres Molliam E. Ross Stantpan O Aly Wilmington Ave Lap Vial Tim

Pentagon faces multimillion budget for steamers and orders

Fragmented OCR text discusses the Pentagon budget for steamers to support transport fleets, industry pressures, unemployment tied to jetliner production, and declining employment in military and aircraft sectors. The snippet hints at canceled orders and broader defense procurement consequences without clear specifics.

Pentagon Southend San Diego Proussas

Linger in skies as two flying objects sighted near Long Beach

Reports from residents describe two unidentified objects seen moving rapidly northward and fading northeast. An official at Long Beach Municipal Airport noted a light south of the airport, estimating the first sighting as possibly a helicopter. witnesses cite brief visibility and varied durations.

Jacqueling Long Beach

Long Beach Concert Lineup At Local Venues

An OCR read lists several 1940s era shows across Long Beach venues. Millikan High School auditorium hosts The Cave Dwellers at 8 30 pm, Broadway star appearances at Lime Avenue and Tine Man Who Cane to Dinners at 8 80 pm, Maynrolia Cheater at Margulis Garden Freeeine, and Long Beach Community Playhouse schedules Only in America at 7 20 pm.

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Debs to Be Head of County Board Debs to Lead LA Supervisors

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors informally agreed to make Debs chairman next Tuesday. Debs will succeed Frank G. Bonelli who has served two terms, after Debs won election to the board following a five term tenure on the Los Angeles City Council.

Debs Los Angeles Ont Jane Eve Nest E Bebs Frank G. Bonelli Chiirman Im Ie Pist

Gasoline Leaks in Harbor at Los Angeles Terminal

A tanker loading aviation gasoline at Shell Oil Co terminal Berth 169 developed a leak in its hull. About 13 barrels or 885 gallons escaped into the harbor before discovery. Fire units stood by but no port closure occurred as warnings were issued to ships due to tide changes.

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Largest ship docks at West Basin LA Harbor

The 60,332 deadweight ton National Defender, owned by National Transport Corp., berthed Friday at Tidewater Git Co terminal in West Basin Los Angeles Harbor. The 810-foot cruiser has a loaded draft of 44 feet and sailed from Newport News Virginia bound for the East Coast after maximizing cargo capacity to clear the Panama Canal.

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Tape meeting provokes ejection during campus HUAC watch

Long Beach State discussion on the House Un-American Activities Committee ends with Barbara Miller and Barbara Wiebe in dispute over a taped hearing in Lecture Hall 151. Witnesses including ACLU members and Dean Russell condemn intimidation while Wiebe’s recorder is unplugged and later reconnected as the mock hearing continues.

Bob House Barbara Miller ACLU Pauline Withe Long Beach State Linden Ave American Civic Wiebe Liberties Union Doyle Long Beach Ing HUAC Clyde Doyle Wiehe At-Arms Dean Kar Russell School

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