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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1959
Page
7
San Diego County reports its 34th polio case of the year, a 2 year old girl who contracted the disease last Saturday. Dr. J B Askew city health director said she had not been inoculated.
Winners of the Yule Display Contest were announced highlighting Lakewood entries. The religious division saw $100 sweep winners including Kurt and Nan Wiechert with others like Harry Burgess and Alfred Fecargtta receiving top placements.
Coast Guard towed two disabled boats to port after a rainy squall off Cabrillo Beach. Frank Langley of Torrance and John Scott of Los Beles reported their crafts suffered damage and loss of control while attempting to aid one another. Indoor display winners were announced as Warren and Nancy Shaw first, Ralph W. Bostwick second, Dorothy Lacy third. New Year’s Day in London noted Russia observing January 2 as a rest day per Moscow radio.
Belmont Shore area motorists can renew vehicle registrations from January 4 to February 4 at the Bank of Belmont Shore located at 5354 E 2nd. Lt. D. L. Robbins, bank president, announced the program. Banks in 145 metropolitan areas statewide will donate space to provide the service, according to motor vehicles director Robert McCarthy.
The State Public Utilities Commission approves a new 200 passenger vessel service between Long Beach Avalon and Santa Catalina Island. Pacific-Catalina Passenger Service plans a 64 foot steel boat at an estimated cost of 100000 dollars and seeks a June 1 1960 start with a temporary permit already issued last summer.
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