Douglas DC jet plane production boosts Long Beach economy
Long Beach voters backed a 5 million runway bond enabling Douglas to build the DC9 here. The plant sustains a 20,000 payroll, raises local taxes on private aircraft and supports the school district, city, and unions as military production shifts and jet programs shape the area’s economic health.
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Congress readies inquiry into munitions lobbying influence
Washington reports that President Eisenhower named the issue for public discussion and Congress moves to investigate the so called munitions lobby. The probe, led by Rep Edward Hebert and Sen Lyndon Johnson, will examine lobbying versus information and the role of former officers on defense contractors payrolls.
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Girls and Boys State Begin This Weekend
Girls State with about 420 participants opens Friday in Davis at UC. Boys State, about 1 300 attendees statewide, starts Saturday in Sacramento. Delegates elect governors legislators and county officers during the week, under American Legion sponsorship.
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San Gabriel Canyon Fire Fastly Burns Acreage Near Azusa
The San Gabriel Canyon brush fire blackened about 1150 acres by late Thursday afternoon on the west side of the canyon near Azusa. Fire officials planned three aerial tanker drops and deployed eight patrols ten fire trucks four hot shot crews one helicopter a small plane and other rigs as containment efforts continued.
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Jehovah's Witnesses convention opens in Tampa
A four day meeting in Tampa starts Thursday with more than 8 000 members from 32 states and eight foreign countries in attendance.
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Danish Actress Greta Thyssen Marries George R. Starr License
New York actress Greta Thyssen 27 and actor George R. Starr 26 obtained a marriage license on Thursday at the municipal building and plan to wed this weekend on Long Island.
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