29 Feb 1960
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1960
Page
1
LAC column by L A Collins Sr criticizes Governor Brown's televised defense of his Chessman reprieve as shaky and influenced by public opinion. The piece argues the death penalty law stands and warns the governor acted against courts and legislature, risking credibility and initiatives.
Long Beach and surrounding areas see a mostly wet day with scattered rain, gradual clearing this afternoon, and cooler conditions. Mountain areas expect heavier rain with snow above 4,500 feet, turning to showers tonight and into Tuesday with cooler highs. Desert regions face rain and intermitent showers, with strong gusty winds near the coast and inland. Coastal view notes a broad pressure system driving rain from the San Francisco Bay area to the Mexican border, with sunrise at 6 29 and sunset at 5 54, tides listed.
Senator Richard B. Russell says Southern opponents will talk the civil rights bill to death with round the clock debates. He notes no detailed plan, plans to present every phase to the country, and calls the effort a political field day in an election year. A House move to March 3 is discussed to beat Senate action.
Publication entry from Long Beach California listing delivery rates and classified details. It notes second class matter since March 27 1943 adjudication by Superior Court Los Angeles County October 6 1943 Decree No C-10280 and carrier options by mail or per month pricing.
A blaze at a two story building housing ammunition in downtown Kansas City was contained after about 21 hours. Firefighters battled the flames at C R Specialty Fire and nearby facilities, with crews preventing spread to nearby equipment and a threatened instrument company. No injuries reported as containment held.
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