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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1952
Page
20
The Armed Services YMCA basement, cut with miniature canals, flooded five inches after a rain and high tide. A 50 foot canal and ten feeder channels, plus a sump pump, failed to keep water at bay as walls leaked and pumping could not keep up. Officials report ongoing water intrusion since construction four months ago.
A thief who stole Christmas toys dropped two toy horses with bells outside Mrs. Edward McAllister’s home at 53 Surfliners after a radio drama. City worker Richard Austin found the chiming horses in a trash can on the Pike. Several packages including cow boy suits remain missing for Jimmy and Betsy while her husband serves on the St Paul.
The American Legion Post 774 will stage its annual children Christmas party at seven tonight in Veterans Memorial Hall. Commander Joe Stout said refreshments entertainment and gifts for children will be provided.
Tomorrow's paper features a 9 hour redemption coupon for a Genuine Eveready five year guaranteed fountain pen valued at 3.00, now 0.49. Limit two pens per coupon. Readers urged to time their purchase to avoid offense, with notes on store location and parking in downtown shopping area.
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