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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1969

Page

10

Averted Strike Affects Apollo 9 Launch at Cape Kennedy

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2088 and Federal Electric Corp halted a potential strike to keep Apollo 9 on schedule. The wage dispute prompted a marathon mediation, with talks paused to March 4 and a possible strike delay to March 13, just before the Friday 11 a.m. liftoff.

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Federal Electric Corp Kennedy Space Center Federal Electric Federal David Boadley

Facts You Should Know About Diamonds From Lawson's Jewelers

Denny Foltz explains diamond appraisal basics focusing on the four Cs carat color clarity and cut. He notes color grading lacks universality and that blue white diamonds are exceptionally rare and seldom defined consistently. He advises trusting color that pleases the eye and the diamond’s sparkle under artificial light and invites questions at 250 Pine Ave Downtown Long Beach.

Denny Foltz Lawson JOLT Lawson's Jewelers Pine Ave Long Beach

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