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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1960
Page
5
A bandit terrorized an aged Long Beach couple at their apartment on Thursday, the fourth holdup in nine hours. Victims were Mr. and Mrs. William H. Chace of 1208 Linden Ave Apt. A, with the assailant escaping with $84. The report notes the unfolding string of similar incidents across the area.
Emory's Liquor Store on Orange Avenue and Lindbergh Market on Market Street were targeted by bandits. Emery Rubin fought off a would be female thief after a quick theft of wine. At Lindbergh Market two bandits used knives to take 285 dollars from the Farringtons. Clare's Market saw masked robbers take 90 dollars from clerk Marcia G Simp son. A threatening gun and warnings were issued during each attempt.
Lou Kilennan of Dewey Continuation High School was elected president of the California State Federation of Teachers at its 17th annual state convention in San Diego. Ruth Conrad of Jordan High School was named secretary. Other officers include Hank Zivetz, Maurice Englander, Paul McGinnis, and Dr. Denied Knapp as editor. A key resolution urged changes in teacher accreditation, supporting an internship program, statewide exams, and subject credentials, plus a call for the Legislature to end special interest days funded by public money.
Snow safety rule in ST JOHN'S requires motorists to fit snow tires or chains from January 7 to April 1 each year. The City Council passed the ordinance to improve winter driving conditions.
The State Department of Motor Vehicles released a list of Long Beach area banks authorized to renew vehicle registrations from January 4 to February 4. Banks include Bank of America locations in Lakewood, Long Beach, Wilmington, First Western Bank on Pacific, Bank of Belmont Shore on East Second, and Farmers and Merchants Bank in Garden Grove. Registration must be renewed with the printed card statements and fees, with red-marked statements requiring a DMV field office visit.
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