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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1960

Page

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LA SAYS More School Bonds Raise California Issue

In California another 250 to 340 million state bond issue for distressed school districts will appear on the November ballot. Long Beach pays its share yet gains no back, as districts with lower assessments receive state loans to build facilities. A. Allen Post urged pay as you go funding and fair property assessments. Growth demands wiser use of existing schools, longer school years, and higher teacher salaries to control costs per pupil. L A Collins notes this column expresses opinion, not necessarily the paper's.

Long Beach A. Allen Post Post California L. A.C

Castro Decree Orders U S Navy Evacuation From Guantanamo Bay

Washington reports Fidel Castro keeps a draft decree on his desk calling for the U S Navy to evacuate the Guantanamo Bay base within six months. Raul Castro, Cuban defense minister, drafted the document last November and may publish it overnight. The move cites the 1803 Treaty of Paris as justification.

Washington Adm Arleigh Burke Senate Armed Services Committee Navy Guanitanamo Fidel Castro U. S. Navy Tunbhast Castro Raul Cuba Paris United States Guantanamori Naval Base U.S Guantanamo US Navy Raul Castro

Kennedy urges primaries as path to Democratic nomination

In Manchester New Hampshire Senator John F Kennedy predicts no Democratic president will be chosen without running in at least one state primary. He urges more candidates to contest New Hampshire and defends primaries against Ex-President Truman's eyewash claim.

Manchester John F. Kennedy Dmass Kennedy New Hampshire Sked Truman Ner Yyoters

Robbery at Lakewood Bank: Coffee Shop Manager Looted

James J. Peck, manager of I L's Coffee Shop at 4916 Lakewood Blvd, was robbed of 3600 dollars outside Security First National Bank on Atlantic Ave. A gunman seized the money sack, fled in a waiting car, and ordered Peck not to follow.

Lakewood Shahind First National Bank James J. Peck Lakewood Blvd Perri Long Beach Atlantic Ave Jand

Quarry Worker Killed in 300 foot Catalina Fall

A Connell Pacific quarry employee on Santa Catalina Island died Monday after slipping and falling 300 feet while attempting to set off a dynamite charge. Joseph Gonzales, 44, of Avalon, was pronounced dead from a broken neck at the scene.

Connel-l-Pacific Santa Catalina Island Joseph Gonzales Marilla Ave Avalon

Somerset Maugham Celebrates 86th Birthday on Far East Tour

Somerset Maugham marks his 86th birthday amid coverage from Bangkok to the Far East. The novelist, noted for literary wit, is on a multinational tour as his travel diary and public appearances unfold.

Independent Fet St Pine Cale Bangkok Thailand L— Sour Low Angmion Somerset, Maugham Barner Far East

Police upheaval shakes Chicago amid corruption drive

The Chicago Police Department, beset by scandal, removes Detectives Chief Lt. John Ascher and promotes Lt. James McMahon, while Lt. Jungle Jim Hackett takes over the uniformed force as Acting Chief. Acting Police Commissioner Kyvan Phelan signals more drastic changes amid pressure on Mayor Daley to reform the 10,000-member force. Daley offers no comment on Republican corruption charges as he promises action.

Chicago UPI Chicago Police Department Police Commission Kyvan Phelan Chicago “Uniformed Force John Ascher James McMahon Homicide Squad Ascher James P Jim Daley

Huntington Hotel Rates and Contact Details

Fragmented OCR notes list Huntington Hotel at 1290 FE Ocean Blvd with room rates and a contact phone HE 66253. Appears to reference private events and weekly specials, mentioning a 9S¢ club and various names in a garbled format. No clear date or structured event information is discernible.

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Weather forecast briefing with scattered showers today

Weather outlook notes a mix of rain chances and warmer temperatures later today with variable winds. Expect cooler conditions into tonight with lows around 40s, then a slight warmup by midweek as showers taper and sun returns.

Red China Congratulates India on 10th Anniversary

Peiping radio reported that Communist China’s Chairman Liu Shao-chi and Premier Chou En-lai sent messages to New Delhi congratulating India on its 10th anniversary. The two nations have not yet settled their Himalayan border dispute.

Tokyo iChina Liu Shaochi Chou En-lai New Delhi India Peiping Radio

Should Your Youngster Own a Car This Year

February Better Homes Gardens Western edition examines whether teen car ownership aids or hinders scholarship and school involvement. It cites research and educators opinions on teen driving and freedom, weighing moral risks.

Better Homes & Gardens

Eisenhower to hold news conference at 10 30 am

President Eisenhower will meet the press at 10 30 am at the White House. The briefing comes a day earlier than usual as he prepares to depart Wednesday for Los Angeles.

Washington Eisenhower White House Los Angeles

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