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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1960

Page

3

World Around 15 Killed in Commuter Crash

A nine times over speed commuter train on a foggy Monza line derailed from a temporary trestle, killing 15 and injuring 76. Reports varied with 25 dead and 100+ injured also cited. some claimed 30 deaths. Train traveled Sondrio to Monza about 100 miles. fog likely obscured a slow sign.

Monza Italy UPI Ministry of Transport Sondrio

Candidates Get Notice for Assembly District Endorsement

The 70th Assembly District Democratic Council Interviewing Committee announces that candidates seeking council endorsement should contact the committee at Harrison 8.7632. Joy Johavich, committee chair, says the purpose is to advise candidates on endorsement procedures and to inform delegates about each candidate's qualifications, with meetings to continue as needed up to the convention date.

Assembly Democratic Council Harrison Joy Johavich G. Johovich

Nail Code Sparks Bookmaking Case in San Pedro

Joseph Castaldia, 49, of 467 with St. San Pedro, arrested New Year’s Eve after officers note marks on his fingernail and 54 dimes in his pocket. DA files bookmaking complaint. officer says nail marks read 3 4 1, tied to a $1 bet on the 4th horse in the 3rd race at Santa Anita. Castaldia asserts the marks are dirt. Evidence nail clipped and kept.

Joseph Castaldia Castaldia St. San Pedro San Pedro Santa Anita

Pensioners May Get New Glasses

Pensioners may obtain free eye examinations and glasses, with a simple identification check. A light green box and Montgomery contact point are mentioned, along with the Capitol lawn as a reference area.

Montgomery Aia Capitol Milton Glinberg Bing Ave

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