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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1960

Page

4

Council Approves 32.3 Million Budget and Gas-Rate Hike

The City Council approved a record annual budget of about 32.3 million dollars, including a 12.7 percent gas rate increase. Salaries rise 4 percent for most employees with a 5.2 percent boost for lifeguards. property tax rate remains near last year’s level. The budget totals and gas-rate ordinance passed 8-1.

Council Andrew Baird

Style Decrees Garter Fashion Returns at London Show

Garters return to fashion at a London show sponsored by the Incorporated Society of London Fashion Designers. Jeweled pairs, worn below the knee, featured blue and white rhinestones and priced at 10 guineas.

London Associated Members Incorporated Society of London

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