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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1962
Page
11
New York based 20th Century Fox Film Corp says its 1962 loss will exceed earlier estimates by about five million dollars as disappointing grosses and higher reserves cut profits. The Longest Day is in general release late. Cleopatra costs and outcomes remain uncertain.
A classified notice invites buyers to purchase a business offering contact via HE 2 5959. The brief ad emphasizes an opportunity and calls readers to act promptly.
The 2 year long coma of Sharon Jones continues in a San Antonio hospital where brain studies offer no hope. Her husband Jack Jones and Abilene Citizens National Bank fund her care which has cost around 40 thousand dollars so far with about 20 thousand in gifts. Baby Eddie, now 23 pounds, is healthy and active under the care of a housekeeper while Jack works at a field supply firm.
Pope John urged international cooperation in space exploration during a Christmas audience with diplomats from 50 nations. He prayed 1963 would witness peaceful progress in space and praised global institutions, urging inclusion of brave scientists from all races and nations to further the enterprise.
Thousands of Christian pilgrims from the United States and Europe crowd into Bethlehem and Jerusalem to celebrate Christmas. The day features dawn pilgrimages into old Jerusalem, a Moslem ascension parade, and a Bethlehem procession led by Msgr. Alberto Gori with bishops and consular escorts.
Theater managers list starting times for features at Long Beach cinemas. The provided text is garbled with unreadable fragments but indicates a schedule of showings and durations.
Two earthquakes of short duration were felt in Manila on Sunday with no damage reported. The tremors were described as brief and light by local observers and authorities.
World observers see Khrushchev’s Belgrade trip as signaling continued effort to mend Soviet Yugoslav ties with unresolved disputes over ideological and geological differences between their communist parties. In Tokyo Red China signals a border treaty with Mongolia as Chou En Lai invites Mongolian premier to finalize frontier delineation this month. In Quito Ecuador, opposition parties demand President Arosemena resign after a reception honoring Chilean President Alessandri, citing alleged drunken conduct.
About 3,000 Indonesians gathered to back the anti British rebellion in Bunei and burned Malayan Premier Abdul Rahman in effigy, symbolizing opposition to his support of British quelling actions. In Berlin the Soviet bloc announced plans for an east European payments system and a development bank.
Hollywood notes celebrate Christmas greetings from Martha Hyer David Janssen Ronald Reagan Edie Adams Carolyn Jones Laurence Welk Donna Reed Pat Boone Roger Williams Liberace and others. Cards feature religious scenes, foreign text, and vivid costumes with Liberace’s ornamented tree and glittering tuxedo drawing wide attention.
Classified page offering a curated list of items for sale across categories with brief descriptions and prices. Includes household goods, electronics, furniture, toys, and appliances from local sellers. Typical entries note condition, price, contact method, and location.
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