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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1960

Page

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Election Day Call For Voters To Choose City Councilmen

LA.C. SAYS voters face two ballots and many propositions in today s election. The piece urges civic duty, estimates two thirds may vote, criticizes non registration, and details nine council seats with candidate names Kealer Bondard Reese Ryerson Wade Sullivan Crow Graham Spongberg deemed best qualified to guide Long Beach policy over the next three years.

Long Beach Tideland Douglas Navy Kealer Bondard Reese Ryerson Wade Sullivan Crow Graham Spongberg L.A.C

McLain Withdraws Commitment as Stevenson Declines

McLain announced last Friday his delegation would switch to Stevenson after a senior citizens convention in Los Angeles. Stevenson declined the offer and urged support for the Brown delegation, with Californians for Stevenson also backing the Brown side.

George Stevenson McLain Iion Adlair Stevenson Uton Los Angeles Brown

Soviet Deputy Visits London for Trade Talks

Soviet Deputy Foreign Trade Minister Pavel Kumykin arrived in London with a 10-man delegation for Anglo Soviet trade talks starting today. These sessions are the first under annual meetings agreed in last fall’s Anglo Soviet treaty.

London UPI Pavel Kumykin

Population rises 75000 in last decade in Long Beach area

The 18th congressional district area including Long Beach Lakewood and surrounding cities shows a preliminary district population of 724445 bounded by Western Ave 190th St and the San Gabriel River. Census worker Mrs Bowler recounts managing 800 staff and a steep learning curve during the first year.

Dairy Valley Artesia Long Beach Western Ave 190Th St San Gabriele River Ocean Signal Hill Lakewood Norwalk Bellflower San Pedro Wilmington Harbor City North Wilmington Carson and Dominguez Bowler

Spy's Dad Faithful in Efforts Over Pilot Captured in Russia

Oliver W Powers of Virginia said he trusts President Eisenhower and the State Department to help his son, the U2 pilot captured in Russia, and he will not travel to Russia. He appealed to Krushchev for mercy but now says the matter should be handled through government channels. The State Department confirmed notification of Powers's decision to cancel plans without giving a reason.

Atlanta Oliver W. Powers Eisenhower State Department Russia Virginia Shoemaker Nikita Krushchev Powers Washington

Independent Daily Long Beach Call Header and Dates

A brief newspaper masthead notes the Independent daily edition published in Long Beach with registration and issue details including address at Sixth St and Pine Ave, Long Beach California, with dates and a decree number. It lists delivery and mailing notes, carrier information, and an editor/adjuster credit line, all in a typical wartime 1940s labeling style.

Sixth St Pine Ave Long Beach St Long Beach Sue Parior Callil Loe Angelen County

Long Beach Milestones and Population Milestones

The record lists key Long Beach milestones from 1882 through 1960 including incorporation, censuses showing populations from 2,252 in 1800 to 324,996 in 1960, notable events such as a 1911 tidelands grant, 1911 charter enactment, 1920 and 1940 census figures, and 1956 tidelands compromise. It also notes the 1921 oil discovery, 1938 earthquake, and the 1949 state college establishment.

Willsmore City Long Beach Signal Hill Tide- Tands State College Tidelands

Service Award Slated for Public Education Meritorious Mester

An award for meritorious service to public education will be presented to a retired editor of the Press Telegram. The Long Beach Teachers Association will honor the recipient at a banquet in the Petroleum Club, where a plaque will bear the name.

Independent, Press-Telegram Enl Long Beach Petroleum Club Board of Education TALE Karl H. Berns National Education Assn Warren E. Powers TALB H.F. Bur

Diver Ordered to Georgia to Face Robbery Trial

John Richard Merit, arrested by FBI in Long Beach on a bank robbery charge, was ordered removed to Atlanta to face trial. He was held in Los Angeles County Jail on $50,009 bail and allegedly participated in a $8,333 robbery while disguising as a diver.

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Top AF Cadet from Air Force Academy Award Winner

At the Air Force Academy in Colorado Cadet Alex D. Zimmerman of San Diego was named the top individual award recipient for the 3960 class, announced Monday.

AIR Force Academy Colo U.S. Air Force Academy Alex D. Zimmerman San Diego

Taste This Flavor From San Francisco Girard's Dressing

Taste this flavor from San Francisco with Girard's Original French Dressing. Fresh-ground spices and garlic buds give a zesty note, enhanced by pure cider vinegar and premium salad oil. New green label marks the brand from its city of origin.

Girard Girard's Girard’s

Private hotel advert reads like scrambled youth club offer

A garbled advertisement markets a private unit with meals and breakfast, mentioning a two person room with bath and a special weekly rate. It lists a Boulevard location and a hotel with unclear name and phone number HE 6 6253 for reservations.

Privara Ana Pile Altroo

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