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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1960

Page

8

Vets Seek Pensions for War Convention in California

About 3,500 World War I veterans plus friends attend the seventh annual convention at the Lafayette Hotel and Wilton Hotel in California. An aim is a $100.4 month pension for 90 days service with honorable discharge, with Kennedy invited to speak on veteran legislation. High officials Charles Falkenberg and Robert Downs attend as the convention runs Friday to Sunday with a grand parade and joint sessions.

Lafayette Hotel Yancy R. Shields Department Shields John F. Kennedy Ladies Auxiliary of California Wilton Hotel Arand Army Navy Charles V. Falkenberg Robert Downs Helena Montana Vester W. Perrin San Bernardino H. R. Buckles Long Beach P. R. Hurst Whittier

Truman Sister Admits Surgery as Soviets Seize 91 Ships

In Tokyo a government bulletin reported Miss Mary Truman, sister of former President Harry S. Truman, underwent bladder surgery and is recovering aboard a hospital ship. Elsewhere, Soviet forces seized 91 Japanese vessels with about 774 crew in the northern Pacific, prompting safety alerts for all ships over 1958.

Tokyo Japan Kansas City Harry S. Truman Mary Miss Truman Soviet Union Jane Truman Anese Pacific

O Donoghue resigns as Teamsters monitor

Washington United Press International reports Martin E O Donoghue resigned as chair of the Teamsters board monitors citing persistent attacks from James R Hoffa and his allies. He accused Hoffa of delaying preparations for a new convention and election as the union faced internal strife.

Washington UPI Martin £. O'Donoghue Teamsters Board Ston Board of Monitors James

Carpenters fix stake, model, rate they want

A classified notice notes carpenters setting terms for a project including stake, model, and price expectations. The readable text implies a request or ad seeking bids or agreement on specified materials and rates. No additional names or dates are clearly legible.

Carpenters

Dart Sedan Promises Style and Economy in One

A 1960 Dodge Dart showcases smart styling, roomy seating for six, uni body construction, and strong gas mileage proven by the Mobilgas Economy Run. With payments as low as 44 dollars monthly and an 189 down, it claims nationwide sales momentum and trade-in allowances while inviting customers to test drive.

Glenn E. Thomas Company Long Beach U.S.A

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