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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1959
Page
3
President Luis Somoza reports new invasion forces crossing from Honduras and preparing from Costa Rica. About 50 men of various nationalities, financed by Communists and armed by Cuba, are said to strike from Santa Elena Bay as a second force of about 200 is gathered in north western Costa Rica.
Senator Ernest Gruening of Alaska endorsed a bill to raise size and weight limits for parcel post items. The plan would boost first class post offices from 72 inches girth and 40 pounds to 50 pounds, with second through fourth class offices allowed up to 100 inches and 100 pounds. Alaska would see changes phased to July 1 1960, with amendments proposed to set a 70 pound limit upon enactment.
The scan shows a long roster of residents with addresses across Long Beach, Lakewood, Bellflower, Gardena, Compton, Norwalk, Huntington Beach, and surrounding cities. Names include Pamela Eagle, Jesus Calvillo, Donald Dabney, Lyle Gorne, Arthur Gardner, Evelyn Gordon, Jose Hernandez, Doris Jordan, Raymond Jauron, and many others listed with street addresses and city. The fragment appears to be a directory or alumni-like roll from 1952-1953.
Subcommittee revealed Christ's attempt to gain an interest in a dump on Sepulveda Blvd and other seeks for a zone variance. County supervisors reversed a prior position, saying the county would not acquire or operate rubbish dumps. Names and addresses of residents and firms appear in the document.
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