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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1961

Page

17

Comedy Columners Dabble in Town Affairs and Nudist Convention

A humorous column riffs on the Miss IBC girls leaving town and a planned nude 30th Annual Convention of the American Sunbathing Association in San Bernardino. The narrator frets about attire, notes an impersonator scheme for Miss Costa Rica, and wonders about Federal inquiry for reality contest tampering. Local civic mentions include City Council satire and a nod to Oscar Meihardt.

Wottnels Ralph Andy Baird American Sunbathing Association San Bernardino Costa Rica IBC Oscar Meihardt Erfella San Francisco the Pike Western Air Lines Carmen Miranda

Paper Tells Russ Failures and Soviet Promises

The article reviews a Soviet program claiming to raise real incomes for workers by narrowing gaps, with promises of higher wages for many, lighter jobs for women, and increased production in autos. It also discusses food shortages, planned elimination of certain transport services, and the need for peace to fulfill the plan.

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Rescues And Crowds Mark Sunny Long Beach Day

Lifeguards report 40 rescues on a bright Sunday as about 800,000 to 1,900,000 beachgoers crowded Southland coast from San Diego to Santa Barbara. Santa Monica drew the largest crowd at 300,000 with no serious incidents. Coast Guard handled 11 assistance calls along the stretch.

GMC Long Beach Santa Monica Coast Guard Guaives San Digza Santa Barbara

Sudan to receive open Soviet credits up to eight million pounds

Khartoum officials announced that Sudan will receive open Soviet credits totaling up to 8 million Sudanese pounds. The credit arranged with the Soviet Union provides financial backing for current state needs and development projects in Sudan.

Sudan Khartoum UPI

Kennedy Returns From Nantucket Weekend Asks Khrushchev Briefing

President Kennedy rests at his summer home on Nantucket Sound with family and supporters. He returns to Washington to meet nationalist Chinese officials and receive a disarmament update from John J. McCloy after three days of talks with Khrushchev. Kennedy’s daughter Caroline features in weekend scenes at the seaside, including a candy shop outing and autograph moments with local children.

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