Quake Hits Japan with No Casualties Reported
A moderate to strong earthquake struck northern and central Japan early today. No casualties or damages were reported.
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1960
Page
14
A moderate to strong earthquake struck northern and central Japan early today. No casualties or damages were reported.
Miss Japan Takagi and Miss Malaya Zena Ahmad lead a group including Miss Philippines Edith Vital and others as Pacific Beauties arrive by ship. Mayor Ed Wade welcomes them aboard, photographers swarm the dock, and the contestants tour downtown Long Beach en route to the Lafayette Hotel, hoping to watch themselves on television.
A cloudburst washed out Reno Road between Renomont Shore International and Lake Tahoe, forcing a postponement of a weight fight. The Galena Creek area flooded, damaging Main Road and canceling an event at the open-air ball park. The festival, running Aug. 6, aims to boost international goodwill and cooperative participation in community projects. The event involves Moses Cooper of Stockton and Frankie Ramirez of Mexico, with daily sessions from 6:30 to 10 PM.
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