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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1960
Page
4
The civil rights debate at the committee ended with no floor fight yet stressed on every key issue. Nixon allies pressed amendments, notably a Title II provision, while liberals feared weakening the plank. Nelson Rockefeller maneuvers toward a milder platform were noted as another victory for liberalizing aims.
A 53 year old Costa Mesa man, Foster Car Proctor of 2196 Placentia Ave, was booked at Lakewood Sheriff Station on counterfeiting charges after passing a bogus twenty at an Artesia ice cream stand. Loren Sullivan, manager of Artesia Blyod, reported the incident. Proctor claimed the bill came from a Costa Mesa market. Deputies found another counterfeit twenty in his billfold matching the first serial number.
The Miss International Beauty Pageant opens Saturday in Memorial Stadium with Edgar Bergen headlining the ceremonies. The event features Bergen and his dummies Mortimer and Charlie McCarthy, drawing attention amid other pageant activities and guest participants.
At the Republican National Convention in Chicago on July 26, 1980, Mamie Doud Eisenhower was presented with a gold bracelet inscribed Mamie Doud Eisenhower First Lady 1953-1960. Presented by Republicans of the United States of America, the ceremony featured a band and a modest unboxing by Mrs. Eisenhower.
Gov. Nelson A Rockefeller declares he will not seek the Republican nomination but will campaign actively if the party adopts the liberal platform he favors. New York's delegation votes 96 for Vice President Richard M. Nixon as the candidate. Rockefeller says he was authorized to discuss possible vice presidential picks with Nixon.
Henry M. Winston criticizes rugged individualism and warns that fear of controversy harms the American way of life. He argues security has become the opiate of the people and urges willingness to take risks, noting Reader's Digest's August issue on sale for 29 cents.
A 24 hour program starts the Long Beach Pensioners May beauty event with eye exams and free glasses for many participants. Local residents and visitors will view contestants as Miss International Beauty 1960 is promoted by optometrist Milton Glinberg and host Wade See Ba at 11 Blnw Ave.
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