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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1960

Page

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Flu Epidemic Grips Long Beach Students and Teachers

A severe flu outbreak forces over 13,000 Long Beach students and 185 teachers to stay home, driving absentee rates across the region. Orange County schools report closures and rising cases as health officials warn peak may still be ahead.

L. B Bill Jones Long Beach Orange County Mater Dei High School St. Joseph Santa Ana St Paul Lutheran School Olive E. K. Russell The Los An

Beatniks Cleared of Trespass Charges in City Case

Thirteen Beatniks arrested January 7 at 523 East Seaside Boulevard had trespass charges dismissed by Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith. The ruling found the city failed to prove they occupied the building without permission. Several defendants had pleaded guilty earlier and were placed on probation. Names listed include Raymond Dale Bible and Frank Byron Binder among others.

Seaside Blvd Charles T. Smith Smith William T. Pillsbury Samuel M. Salmon Dele Condi Raymond Dale Bible Frank Byron Binder Sydney L. Bolton Louis Edward Bunn Harley Leo Caskey John Herbert Grant Marion Johns Sally Maureen Kirby Robert McKenzie Clarence Simpson Gerald Edward Terceido Albert Lawrence True Gary Calvin Williams

Northeast Storm Forces Fatalities and School Closures

A fierce winter storm hit the Northeast, bringing heavy snow and ice and turning highways dangerous. Four people died on New York roads as the storm spread from Michigan where 20 Saginaw County schools were closed.

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Eight policemen charged in burglary ring linked to thefts

The eight police officers were arraigned on burglary charges after a night roundup. Stolen furniture and appliances were found in seven homes. Richard Morrison, the burglar who led to recovery of four auto loads of goods, awaits trial. The state attorney said Morrison began detailing the ring to public defender James Dougherty about two weeks ago. In Riverside, an expectant mother, her husband, and their two infant children died from carbon monoxide fumes from an unvented heater.

Robert Ryan Uniformed Force Richard Morrison Atty Benjamin Adamowski Morrison James Dougherty Morrigan Riverside UPI San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office Lloyd Delgado Kaiser Fontana Rita Rubin Ellis

Rubbish isolated on Pier A

Long Beach blocks three day removal of 14 truckloads of nuclear waste while police unload 728 drums at Pier 4. Coastwise Marine Disposal Co. faces delays as owner Boswell seeks new site and awaits AEC clearance.

Jim McCauley Long Beach Pier 4 Icemattic AEC Livermore Laboratory

Local Tax Hike Budgets Raise City Funds

In City budget discussions on Page A-2 officials flag a tax increase up to 85 cents per 160 dollars of property value. The drive to combat Nazism is noted as undercut by a figure of 0.5, cited by Drew Fearson, alongside comments from businessmen and officials.

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Litwack Attacks Atomic Waste Yard Near School

City Health Officer Dr. D. Litwack called Robert F. Boswell's Coastwise Marine Disposal Co facility at 2100 W 15th St a health hazard. He warned that debris and potential hot material could threaten public safety, and noted plans to increase storage to 20,000 curies amid lack of local consultation with the Atomic Energy Commission.

Coastwise Marine Disposal Co 15Th St Judson Ave 14Th 15Th SL Coastiist Atomic Energy Commission Robert F. Boswell Coastwise Long Beach AEC Bob Wells D. Litwack Dr. Litwack Boswell Litwack City Health Department Health Department Litvack Dr. Litvack Lob St City Searces Lilwack Robert P. ‘Boswell Cheeks Longs Beach Bos

Weatherman Helps Boy Under Hay Load After Accident

A weather observer sees a Totenape boy beside a truckload of hay that fell. He offers aid and shares lunch with the boy. The boy reveals his father is buried under the hay pile, prompting stunned relief and concern.

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