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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1960

Page

3

California Woman Named Treasurer and Political Activist

The article profiles a California woman with dual citizenship who pursued public affairs, founded a private organization in San Francisco, and has long been active in Democratic politics since 1948. She led a dress shop, owned Rudel Machinery Co Ltd of Montreal, and has experienced two marriages and a son.

Stile Michi University Das Core Foundation San Francigen Mann Deniers Womah Bestales Pober Rudel Machinery Co Ltd Montreal

Ad Tax Bill Proposed in Louisiana Newspapers Tax

Baton Rouge La A bill to tax advertising in newspapers was introduced Sunday. The measure would subject ads to the state sales tax, proposed by Rep Elmer Yapper who argued newspapers should not be exempt. Editorials have criticized the Legislature during its third special session since November 4 to preserve segregation in public schools.

Baton Rouge Uwo Elmer Yapper Diuyt

Speeding Cyclists In Crash Near Artesia

Four riders were not seriously hurt after a sheriff's pursuit car collided with two motorcyclists in Artesia on Studebaker Road near Valley Christian High School. One driver Dick Zuidervaart 21 of Bellflower was held for observation in Los Angeles General Hospital. His passenger a 15 year old Paramount boy and the other driver Robert G. Grant 20 of Artesia along with Grant’s passenger William B. Gerritsen 19 of Artesia were booked at Lakewood sheriff's station for speed racing and reckless driving. Deputies said the cyclists had been drag racing near the high school when the collision occurred.

Artesia Dick Zuidervaart Monterey Ave Bellflower Los Angeles General Hospital Paramount Robert G. Gront Grayland Ave Grant Wiliam B. Gerritsen Pioneer Blvd iLakewood Sheriff's Station H. J. Slagle IC. W. Slagle Valley Christian High iSchool Studebaker Road Artesia Street

Kennedy Boosts Hawaii Lead in Electoral Vote Scene

Report notes Kennedy gains in Hawaii as electors prepared to vote for Nixon opposition. Democratic leaders press for recount citing disputed ballots across 240 precincts, with Circuit Judge Bernard Jameson signaling possible statewide recount orders.

Kennedy Hawaii Nixon Rernard Jameson

Ethel Merman Seeks Mexican Divorce From Aisle Chief

New York forces report star Ethel Merman seeks a divorce in Juarez Mexico from airline executive Robert Fo Six. The couple, previously married in Continental Airlines circles, plan hearings amid a Mexico divorce action while Merman continues stage work.

Ethel Merman New York Mexico Robert Fo Juarez Merman Six Continental Kubert Lovite

Eisenhower Attends Pre-Christmas Service at National Church

Washington reports President and Mrs. Eisenhower attended Sunday services at the National Presbyterian Church before Christmas. The event drew attention from parishioners and local observers as the First Family marked the holiday season in the capital.

Washington Eisenhower

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