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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1960
Page
1
The Dow stands at 615.89 with gains from a low of 566 and a high of 655 seen earlier. Analysts expect mixed early 1961 sentiment, cautious ahead of the new president’s congress message, with wage, tax, and unemployment changes likely shaping business tone and market psychology. Inventory replenishment could lift production after winter, hinting at a healthier second half.
The threat of a second strike by the Metropolitan Transit Authority emerged after a Friday negotiating session. Union leaders demand a 15 cent hourly raise for 3,000 operators and clerks, with threats to break contracts if wages and benefits are not raised. Directors approved a 1961 budget excluding pay increases, while a five cent fare hike was scheduled to fund higher mechanic wages.
Several local obituaries list residents from Kerr Rossmoor and surrounding areas. Died Thursday are Mrs. Marit J and Mrs. Alice E Dilday Family Funeral Directors and Mount Regnhay parish are noted for services and burial arrangements. Surviving family members include spouses children and siblings with funeral times and locations in Pasadena Downey and Long Beach.
Fragmented notice records an Independent publication entry on Leah Street and Pine Avenue in Long Beach with reference to a second-class matter dated March 27, 1943. It notes acquisition by the Superior Court Los Angeles County and a decree number G1289 dated October 6, 1951 with monthly delinquency figures and delivery scene details.
Federal agents announced the seventh suspect in the Alessio kidnapping case was captured in Anchorage Alaska. The suspect Richard Amada Herrera Clavesilla 25 is a brother of Leroy Thomas Gavigan another arrested in the case. Alessio whose family owns the Cahenie Horse Race Track in Mexico was held for a $200000 ransom in late November and released unharmed after the ransom was paid with about $182515 recovered.
Los Angeles police chief William J Parker released year end figures showing crime climbing 18.7 percent from the prior year. Total offenses reached 122,933 with grand thefts and juvenile crimes driving the increase, amid a 1960 rise across categories.
Government officials plan a definite decision by May on the fate of Howard Hughes aircraft the Spruce Goose now guarded in a Long Beach Harbor hangar. The GSA values federal investment at about 19 million with Hughes contributing millions more. An appraisal team from GSA and the Federal Aviation Agency will review disposition.
Mrs Jacqueline Kennedy the President elects wife begins to stir from the seaside shelter that kept her from public view since arrival three weeks ago. She golfed with her husband and designer Oleg Cassini at the Palm Beach Country Club while recovering from the cesarean birth of son John F Kennedy Jr. Her return signals she is healing and facing White House life, with private life concerns and duties as First Lady looming.
Drew Pearson reports Kennedy invited Kerr to discuss space while Dillon’s Treasury post loomed. Kerr seeks oil depletion tax favors for Kerr-McGee. Kennedy cautious on oil policy as Senate finance chair may block Dillon. Navy veterans and Meastrodt book interest also noted.
Lima announces the severing of diplomatic relations with Cuba accusing the Castro regime of subversive activities. Havana allegedly served as a relay for Moscow financed subversion in Latin America, prompting expected reactions from Colombia Uruguay Venezuela Chile and other nations. Foreign Minister Cig Alvarado Garrido disclosed the rupture in a Senate speech.
A partial advertisement for The Huntington Hotel at 4270 E. Ocean Blvd promotes a lifestyle offer with room rates and weekly specials. The muddled copy mentions reservations, a dining or social setup, and a local phone contact in a small-town ad style.
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