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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1961

Page

2

Long Beach Sales Tax Revenue Dips but Stays Above Stateverages

Long Beach city sales tax revenue fell to 4,720,611 dollars in the last fiscal year, a drop of 3.7 percent, though the total remained above the California per capita average. The State Board of Equalization reported 13.97 dollars per resident in Long Beach, above the statewide 13.61 average, as officials anticipate a recovery to about 4.88 million next year while noting the city lags behind several neighbors in per capita collections.

Long Beach City State Board of Equalization Samuel M. Roberts State Board Long Beach California John R. Mansell

Cold start to new US Soviet arms talks in Moscow

United States and Soviet disarmament experts began a second round of negotiations at Sprindonovka Palace described as chilly. John McCloy and Valerian Zorin met to resume talks, with prospects for a deal dimmed by Berlin tensions and global events. Pravda warned world disarmament hung in balance, signaling Russia’s push for agreement.

Moscow UPI United States John McCloy Kennedy Valerian Zotin Sprindonovka Palace Hhey Washingto Berlin Nikita S. Kheushchev U. S Communist Party Pravda Russia

World Reacts to Congo Tensions and UK Leadership Buzz

Diplomatic shifts in the Congo accompany a U N report on Russian diplomats amid Katanga tensions. In Britain, Macmillan faces a looming succession with a deputy chief of staff possibility while crisis measures loom to stabilize the pound and economy. Madrid hosts Franco anniversary parade as Spain commemorates 25 years since his rise to power. Seoul reports the release of 1292 political prisoners by the military government, urged to remain vigilant against anti state actions.

London UPI Britain Harold Macmillan Macmillan Loanich Sherman Adams Eisenhower London lPi London Stock Exchange Madrid Francisco Franco Franco Spain Seoul Korea Pak Chung-hi Pak

Area Pilots Set Record Then Lose It

Two American pilots Arthur D. DeYbolt and Robert L. W. Fero attempted a speed record for light jet commercial airplanes in a North American Sabreliner. They took off from Farmingdale and flew over New York International Airport before a communications foulup made official timing inaccurate, rendering the 5 hour 30 minute mark unofficial.

Farmingdale N.Y Arthur D. de Y Bolt Greentree Road Pacific Palisades Robert ‘Lw. Fero Mirada Palos Verdes Beauty North American Aviation Los Angeles Europe New York International Airport Ats

Supervisors Set Night Hearings On Tax Complaints

Los Angeles county supervisors schedule night sessions to hear taxpayer protests on property assessments. The annual equalization board will hear 12 shopping centers Tuesday, 140 Marista residents Wednesday, and a Westwood protest Thursday.

Los Angeles Marista Westwood

Viet Nam Grain Pact Lets U S Sell $1 Billion Goods

Washington officials announce a U S Department of Agriculture trade pact with South Vietnam to sell one billion dollars of U S surplus farm products. The agreement, disclosed Monday, aims to bolster supply lines and strengthen economic ties between the two nations.

Washington UPI Agriculture Department South Vietnam U.S

Man Dies Aboard Fishing Boat off San Diego

John Magasawa aged 58 from Los Angeles died onboard the Coraloma fishing boat after a heart attack suffered at sea. The incident occurred Monday off the San Diego area with UPI reporting.

San Diego UPI John Magasawa Los Angeles

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