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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1958
Page
2
L A C columns warn that the City Employes Association election exposed deep member apathy. Despite 7800 dues paying members, only 1446 voted, with 929 for president. Nomination turnout was under 2 percent. The piece urges mail ballots and better member engagement to protect democratic processes and curb minority rule.
A local service offers ad writing to turn idle toys into quick cash. Contact HF 2.5959 to place a classified ad and reach buyers efficiently.
A liquor store hold up ended with a clerk believing shots were blanks as Hicks fired a .38 revolver striking none. Bandits seized owner John Carr and pistol whipped him before fleeing with violence. The clerk and attendant Lestelle defended themselves and pursued.
An item from Long Beach details a weekday newspaper notice with ad pricing and a dramatic robbery incident. Off duty officer chased suspects. auto crash followed and two suspects surrendered after a confrontation. Police linked the pair to three robberies in Carson Lennox and Redondo Beach.
Paris dispatch reports Soviet demand for Western pullout from West Berlin, rejected after talks among the United States Britain and France. The Allies affirmed free access via three air corridors and the 110 mile demarcation line, resisting demilitarized city status.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Huntington MotelLong Beach dining room with two lobbies and exterior boulevard views. Includes pricing per week 25.60 and references to turkey, roast beef, Virginia jam foods, catering for outside diners, and a phone listing HE 64233.
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