So You Want Your Book Published A Writers Conference Talk
San Francisco editor William Kelly of Doubleday speaks at the Lafayette Hotel on publishing odds. He notes only about one in 25 manuscripts becomes a book, cites unsolicited manuscript statistics, and urges a five year plan with daily writing from 8 pm to 2 am. He endorses rewriting multiple times and starting anew with each piece.
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Vera Williams
William Kelly
San Francisco
West
United States
New York
Doubleday
Gerald
States
Allan Vaughan Elston
Wat Williams
Lee Contey
Id. D. Bearchamp
Fred Engle
Albert Ruiz
Memoir of Gerald as Virginia exiled author and lively critic
Harry Karns recalls Gerald Ecgarld a prolific writer and teacher who dominated meetings with energy and sharp humor. Ecgarld produced hundreds of stories poems and two historical novels while battling chronic illness. He inspired writers with patient guidance and a brisk, electrifying presence at gatherings and lectures.
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Harry Karns
Garald
4RAcE LAGARD Statement On Life And Death
A quoted remark attributed to 4RAcE LAGARD reads I have never feared life Therefore, why should I fear death The statement frames a fearless view of mortality as part of a broader life attitude.
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Lagard
Writers Told Not to Slant Stories at Long Beach Dinner
Award-winning television writer Rod Serling told a Long Beach Writers Conference dinner that the Big Picture Tube can be a lovely but exasperating mistress.
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Bob Wells
Rod Serling
Long Beach Writers’ Conference
Lakewood Considers Tax Cut in Tentative Budget
Lakewood City Council will hear a proposed tax cut in the tentative budget submitted by City Administrator Henry Goerlick. A 1-cent tax rate may be possible for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, with expenditures rising to 2,714,750 and revenues projected at 2,611,560. Public hearings start June 23 with final adoption July 14, water department plans to be self supporting but not affecting the general fund.
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Lakewood
Henry Goerlick
Goerlick
Puebmc
Heres
New City Water Department
Water Department
Los Altos YMCA Hosts Family Picnic at Recreation Park
The Los Altos YMCA sponsors the third annual family picnic today at Recreation Park from 4 to 8 pm with games a talent show and contests. At 7 pm the annual meeting will be held at headquarters 1720 Brillflower Blvd where new board members will be elected.
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Los Altos
Turtle Desi Goes Missing in Long Beach Area Incident
Desi the turtle vanished Friday from in front of Felix Medina at 1230 Bennett Ave. Medina reported a man watching the pet just before disappearance. Subside and naval yard subsidence concerns were examined by Long Beach officials, with site inspections and briefings on water injection projects and shipyard damage.
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Felix Medina
Bennett Ave
Medina
Fred Zweiback
Gay
Glenn M. Anderson
Long Beach
Zweiback
State Lands
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Sam Roberts
Cuy Atty
Auxiliary Will Meet Monday in Long Beach
Disabled American Veterans Long Beach Chapter 17 and its auxiliary will hold a meeting Monday at 5 PM in the Veterans Memorial Building at Broadway and Cedar Ave. announced Friday. Cy Weter and Alice Barton, commanders of the unit, will preside.
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Long Beach
Ness
Veteran's Memorial Building
Broadway
Cedar Ave
Cy Weter
Alice Bartom
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Are American women pampered in Parade interviews
Sunday’s Parade feature in the Independents Press-Telegram presents interviews exploring whether American women are truly pampered. A fan survey portion weighs in on baseball’s right and wrong, while a hazardous parachute test brings adventure to Sin eiy’s Margazine pages. Radiant fashion, jet bathing suits at 33,000 feet are previewed in the Sunday Women’s Section.
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Queston
Parece
Independents Press-Telegram
Esrae
Copter Carrier Opens Weekend Public Visit at Long Beach
The USS Vinceton will open to the public this weekend at Pier E berth 124 Long Beach Naval Shipyard from 2 to 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. Public access will run as a general tour of the carrier with shipboard exhibits and demonstrations.
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Vinceton
Pier E
Long Beach Naval Stiplyard
Catalina Boat Ends Two Day Truce For Avalon Service
Labor dispute on Catalina Island ends with the 250 passenger Magic Isle allowed to run Avalon trips for today and Sunday to save tourism profits. Unions and management resolve to donate all profits to Avaton Hospital Fund and resume service at last year contract rates. Signed by unions, Avalon Navigation Co, and state conciliator J R DeWolf.
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Magic Isle
Avalon
Island
Bob Ellis
Avaton Chamber of Commerce
Avaton Hospital Fund
Inland Boatman's Union
Marine Engineers Beneficial
Assa
Catalina
Fire Bomb Threat at May Co in Lakewood
An incendiary device hidden in luggage display at May Co caused yellow smoke in the basement, triggering a quick extinguish by staff. About 200 shoppers and workers were present as the bomb smoked over a 50 foot area. no injuries or panic occurred. Sheriff’s arson detail, led by Sgt. John Graham, investigated, noting a cheap clock trigger and packaging.
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May Co
Lakewood
Sheriff's Department
John Graham
Thomas Germann
Former Residents of Nebtacka 16 Meet in Redge
Former residents of Hotd j and Nebtacka 16 are scheduled to meet at Bixby Park in Redge Neb on Sunday. Fady Potter announced the annual get-together and urged attendees to join for the community reunion.
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Hotd J
Redge
Neb
Ted tolMre
Fady Potter
Imeet
Bixby Park
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