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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1960

Page

7

Navy tests light up Southland nights from dusk each day

Instant flashes of brilliant light from a Navy experimental station in the Highland Park hills will occur every two minutes from dusk through September. The program aims to illuminate the region nightly, with residents noting the recurring light display across the Southland.

Southland Navy Highland Park Hills The KRED Pasadena

Soviet Soldier Seeks Asylum After Pasvik River Crossing

A strong young Soviet armed forces swimmer crossed the Pasvik River to Norway on July 15 and sought political asylum in Oslo, with reports noting his frontier crossing as authorities assess asylum status.

Oslo Norway Pasvik

Sub sighted off Texas coast by tug captain

A tugboat captain reported sighting a dark green submarine near Aransas Pass off the Texas coast. Capt. J E Daisey of Morgan City Louisiana piloting the Linda Mae said the sub was seen early Wednesday and described as dark green in color.

New Orleans Navy Aransas Pass Texas J. E. Daisey Morgan City

Vision Problems Based for Many Pensioners

Pensioners seeking vision aid can receive glasses quickly with no out of pocket cost under liberal eligibility rules. Dr J M Soss Optometrist offers exam, lens grinding, and frame selection at St Pine Ave with extended hours in Tor Wilmington. Open days include evenings and all day Saturdays. phone HE 35-6213.

California gSoss J. M. Soss St Pine Ave Alido Dr. Soss Tor E-Lances Wilmington

Thomas Quits as TWA Chief

Thomas S. Charnes resigned as president of Trans World Airlines in a May 1954 to March 1957 transition. He cited desire to spend more time with family in Los Angeles and to focus on business interests. The board expressed appreciation for his work during his tenure since July 22, 1958.

NEW York UPI Charnes S. Thomas Trans World Airlines Thomas Los An Navy TWA

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