Eviction Defied by Pacific Queen Skipper Sits Tight
Captain Frank Kissinger of the Pacific Queen refused to leave Pierpoint Landing despite eviction notices. Harbor officials, Fisherman's Wharf Inc, and city authorities prepared court action while Kissinger kept his ship in place and invited passengers aboard. The harbor claims the vessel endangers navigation and plans to present proof, with legal guidance to follow.
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Frank Kissinger
Pierpoint
Fisherman's Wharf, Inc
Harbor Dept
Kissinger
Irving Smith
Capt. Kissinger
Boy 16 Crosses Channel in Tiny Dinghy to Avalon
SAN PEDRO June 23 102 A 16 year old San Pedro boy crossed the rough channel from the mainland to Catalina Island in an eight foot dinghy with only 24 feet of sail. The trip began Friday afternoon and ended twenty four hours later after the boat capsized seven times. Doane Hale said he was lucky and advised others not to try it.
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San Pedro
Catalina Island
Doane Hale
Young Hale
Dock Local Takes Stroll For Meeting
San Francisco reports longshoremen halted work to attend a closed union meeting and may not return to waterfront jobs. ILWU spokesmen declined to comment while sources say talks focused on ship stores loading claims and an AFL Sailors' Union dispute, amid ongoing waterfront violence.
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San Francisco
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen’s Union
ILWU
AFL Sailors’ Union of the Pacific
Local Purchases Support P&G Supply Chain in Long Beach
Agrest notes that many supplies and services for P&G products are bought in town. This supports local businesses, boosts employment, and circulates money that benefits everyone in Long Beach.
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Procter & Gamble
Long Beach
Agrest
P&g
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Ton & American
Boy
Avalon
Ivory
Hl.brown
Wey
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