Long Beach Population Grows By 11 Daily Says Commission
The Southland population boom pushes Long Beach ahead with 11 new residents each day and the county over 453 daily. Regional Plan ting Commission cites Jan 1 estimates reflecting gains since the 1960 census, noting Long Beach at about 347,285 and the county at 6,170,537. The county’s decade growth totaled 1,887,084 in the 1950s, with migration and natural increase shaping the rise.
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San Diego
Douglas Jetliners contest delays labor, defense clash
The Defense Department rejected California jet transport bids amid calls from U S senators and union leaders. McNamara outlined plans for 53 aircraft over two years, with funding and delivery timelines shifting to accelerate airlift capability. Separately, Seal Beach will shift firearms training to the Long Beach range, saving about 50 percent in fees.
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Long Beach
Seal Beach
Ernest Brashear
Extension of GI Bill Advocated by Yarborough
Senator Ralph Yarborough urged extending GI education benefits to cold war veterans. He noted 30 percent of future workers may not finish high school and called for hearings before the Senate labor committee he chairs. He cited veterans who trained after World War II via on the job programs.
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