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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1960

Page

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U S Car Makers Face Rising Foreign Competition

LA CellingSr. argues U S auto production has fallen from 84 to 56 percent of world output, while European plants expand with lower labor costs. He warns that without cutting costs and embracing efficiency, U S industry risks job losses as Britain France Germany and Italy gain ground.

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Nevil Shute Dies Author of On the Beach

British novelist Nevil Shute Norway died of a stroke in Melbourne at age sixty. He was stricken on his Langwarring farm and died after a hospital transfer. Known for On the Beach and popular aviation and sailing-themed works, he had withdrawn from public life but continued writing best sellers. The film adaptation faced his opposition over script changes.

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Pat Ahern Enters Race for Congress

Long Beach councilman Pat Ahern announces candidacy for Congress in the 18th District while weighing a future run for other offices. A native Californian with a history in public service and recreation, he pledges to pursue the congressional seat between now and November.

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1960 Traffic Fatalities Here at All-Time Record Rate

Police Capt William Kummer urged pedestrians to yield right of way at night and in rain and motorists to slow and ensure they can stop within headlight range. Six people died in traffic here so far this year, matching a high not seen since 1957 when four deaths occurred. despite that, last year had the city’s lowest fatality rate in 17 years with 27 deaths.

Anyl William Kummer

Medical Programs Probe Set In California

Sacramento reports detail investigations ordered into California mental health clinics and medical care programs. Legislative Analyst A. Alan Post will conduct probes for the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. Post urged a $2 per resident limit on state matching funds for 13 clinics as current aid nears $3 million annually. Senator George Miller Jr. criticized variable administration of state medical care for the needy and called for uniform methods across clinics.

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Independent Daily Chronicle City Edition

The Independent Daily Chronicle serves Long Beach California with a Sunday supplement. It lists postal and filing details, publisher marks, and a standard second class notice, noting classification and subscription pricing per month and year.

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Las Vegas Strips Down Street Displays by Casino Owners

A downtown Las Vegas group of casino owners voted to end wire displays, street speakers, and searchlights in public areas. The move, approved at a city commission session, upholds a resolution to be presented next week. It would end free distribution of articles valued at a dollar or more outside casinos and curb sidewalk displays.

Las Vegas Casin Sesskian

Carpenters Find Desired Make Model and Rate in Classifieds

Skilled carpenters browse the classified section seeking a preferred make and model of tools or vehicles, along with the rate they are willing to pay. The ad listings attract tradespeople aiming to equip crews efficiently and at favorable terms.

Carpenters

Patient access limits cited by Miller amid rising costs

Miller voiced concern over high expenses and limited doctor choices for patients. He warned that strict rules could raise medicine costs or bar some patients from receiving care, urging action to aid those affected.

Miller

Huntington Hotel Offers Limited Rooms and Meals

Fragmentary OCR describes Huntington Hotel at 1290 E Ocean Blvd offering rooms with meals and breakfast options. It mentions daily rates, reservation phone number, and on-site dining but remains unclear due to text garble. The passage notes occasional meals and standard service in a seaside hotel setting.

Do We Have to Die Mind Power in Gel?

A well known explorer offers a 9000 word treatise on hidden mind power learned in Tibet. He claims all can awaken extraordinary abilities using simplified methods, promising a free copy and a 32 page bonus booklet from the Institute of Metaphysics in Los Angeles.

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