City Council balks at buying Lakewood industrial land
The Building and Grounds Committee opposed a proposal to purchase 350 acres of Lakewood industrial land north of Municipal Airport along the Union Pa tracks. It will urge the council to oppose zoning changes and asks the Citizens Committee for Industrial Development to study the issue. Debate covered the proposed $1,300,000 municipal incinerator and waste disposal plans with calls for independent engineering study. The matter was laid over for further review.
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Lurline Sailing Today Assured in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 21 the Hawaiian bound liner Lurline was cleared to sail after National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards members voted to return to shipboard duties. The ship is set to depart for Los Angeles to take on passengers for Honolulu, following a prior voyage canceled by a jurisdictional dispute between unions.
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Unions and Railroads End Long Dispute in 1961 Pact
After 21 months of government seizure and strikes threats, unions and railroads signed a final wage pact for about 150 000 conductors and engineers. The agreement includes lump sum payments of 600 to 1100 dollars and cost of living adjusted raises tied to wage scales. The White House signaled rapid move to private management and the dispute ends with the unions accepting changes in working rules amid some disappointment.
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Beuaswessiams Sponamening Usinan Steelman
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Steelman
Truman
Ammy
Tragic train accident injures boy near Long Beach
Gary Richard recounts how Ricky was dragged by a moving switch engine freight train near Wilmington. Ricky pulled free after two wheels passed over him but was badly injured and rushed to Seaside Hospital. Police identify engineer F. M. Minkler of South Gate as the operator. investigation continues.
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Roosevelt’s party shifts again as he backs Kennedy
The text alleges Shamny Roosevelt jumps between factions to align with a winner. It recalls four years ago he opposed Eisenhower’s nomination on the Democratic ticket and now switches to support a Kennedy bid, accusing a state machine of backing him.
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Plans to Use Tideland Revenue for Parks Urged
Southern California Beach Conference at the Wilton Hotel urged immediate plans for state beaches and park development using tideland funds. A resolution said tideland funds would have been apportioned for beach work but are diverted until ownership settled. A second resolution urged land purchases include room for ample parking facilities.
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E& Reaotation
State Commission
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ASK
Everett Mattoon
California
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Loso Angeles
Ridgway to Take Ike's Job May 30
General Dwight D. Eisenhower will hand command of NATO Supreme Headquarters to General Matthew B. Ridgway on May 30 at SHAPE, paving his return home and entry into the Republican presidential race. He urged unity against Communist aggression and warned NATO against prejudice and suspicions that hinder alliance cohesion.
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Ridgway Warns of Greater Soviet Military Strength
General Ridgway reported a significant buildup of Russian forces in the Far East and warned the Communist potential in Korea is the greatest ever. He said UN troops can handle any offensive if truce talks fail, and he expressed pessimism about an early armistice while en route to Paris to address Congress.
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Matthew B. Ridgway
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Paris
Congress
Judge's Wife Gets Divorce Settled for alimony and home
Mrs. Gertrude M. Hall 42 was granted a divorce from Federal Judge Peirson M. Hall in Los Angeles on desertion charges. Alimony set at 425 dollars monthly with a home and furnishings valued at 33000 dollars. Judge Hall to pay 100 dollars monthly for their minor daughter Suzanne 17 and 100 dollars monthly for Mary Elfen 24 a UCLA student.
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Los Angeles
Gertrude M. Hall
Peirson M. Hall
Plane Hunt Called Off By Coast Guard
SAN PEDRO May 2 AP The Coast Guard called off the search for a plane sighted by a Marine who said it flew into the ocean off Palos Verdes Hills. Two search planes including a T and a surface craft were recalled after reporting no evidence of a crash.
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Coast Guard
Palos Verdes Hills
Weather tides and predicted heights at various times
Tide readings report Hien at 3.8 feet at 5:50 PM and 1.8 feet at 2:31 PM. Forecasts for later show Somercew with a high of 3.5 feet at 9:22 PM.
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