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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1957
Page
4
The State Department of Motor Vehicles begins mailing more than six and a half million auto registration renewal notices. Fees must be paid early to avoid penalties during renewed periods from January through February. Penalty scales double the base fee for late renewals.
Ski enthusiasts from Skrid Finnen Ski Club and Long Beach Ski Club report five to six feet of powder on Mammoth Mountain after a 350 mile trip to Maramoth. The new double chairlift operates and conditions are excellent with light snow on Saturday and clear Sunday. No precipitation expected in Southern California.
A rapid fire at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Co plant in South Gate damaged the pigment shed and tire storage area, with estimates placing losses at least $350,000. Fire officials, aided by county units, contained the blaze in about 40 minutes, but crews remained on site to prevent flareups. No official damage total was immediate.
A blaze erupted near a factory releasing smoke as cars on a nearby railroad siding were endangered. Fire crews battled flames while workers evacuated and secured the area. No injuries reported. Authorities investigated the cause and potential damage to rolling stock and structures.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a hotel with two lobbies and private baths in rooms. It mentions carpeting, a dining room, and various amenities but many words are garbled, leaving uncertain specifics about location or names.
The Yosemite slopes opened last weekend with reports of excellent conditions at Badger Pass. A communiqué from Iskei House notes a three T bar pass and two rope systems, plus cooperative trade plans and travel services for Wan Bator, Outer Mongolia, Burma, and Soviet Russia affiliates. Accommodations listed at Watmee Hotel and Ah- lodge.
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