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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1961

Page

10

Four Signs The U S Unemployment Bottom May Be Near

UPI reports economist Luther Hodges and labor expert Wolfbein cite four signs of possible bottoming in February labor data. Unemployment held at 15.7 million, with part time work rising and manufacturing down. Officials note mixed results across steel auto and machinery sectors.

Washington UPI Thejtine Labor Department UN Machinery Adidas Num Seymour E Wole Indica Commerce Luther H. Hodges Wolfbein Iimachinery Arthur J.goldberg

GOP House Bloc Backs Wage Bill Ahead of Kennedy Clash

The 33 member House GOP policy group backed a conservative minimum wage plan pushing from $1 to $1.15 an hour and extending coverage to about 1.4 million retail workers. The measure, supported by Rep. Halleck and Rep. Byrnes, signals a major fiscal policy fight as Kennedy factions press for a higher floor and broader reach. The Ayres Kitchin bill contrasts by capping at $1.15 and extending to multi state firms, with 40 hour weeks and overtime.

Washington UPI House Kennedy GOP Charles A. Halleck Ndiana John W. Byrnes Wisconsin Republican Policy Group House Labor Com Congress William H House Committee Eeees Ayres-Kitchin

Cotton Market Trading Mixed As May Futures Edge Higher

New York cotton prices show slight gains in May futures while another contract remains near prior close. Market notes reference day’s activity at the exchange with prices around 30 to 37 cents per pound and unsettled bids, amid irregularities in trading and lingering near-term volatility.

New York Turing

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

New York reports a claimed non surgical remedy shrinking hemorrhoids and easing itch and pain. Bio-Dyne and Preparation H are touted with doctor observations of long standing cases, noting relief without narcotics or anesthesia and months of improvement.

New York N.Y Addortor Reailla

Ross Rent A Plane Service at Long Beach Airport

A new do it yourself aviation option opens at Long Beach Municipal Airport enabling travelers to rent planes for trips between Long Beach and Sunset Beach. The Ross Rent A Plane Service operates from the administration building veranda, with pilots supplied and airplanes ready for immediate use after showing a license. Chuck Dildine notes renting planes is standard in flying services, but the service offers a convenient transfer between airports for one way trips.

Long Beach Narton New Enterprise Ross Cessna Piper Chuck Dildine Sunset Beach Harry Ross Aeronautics

Mexico Plans Pan Border Development Program

Mexico launches a national border program led by Antonio Bermudez with an initial $10 million, targeting northern states including Baja California and Sonora and later the southern border with Guatemala. The plan funds industrial, commercial, and tourist projects, with sites at Nogales Ensenada Mexicali and warehouses to be completed within 60 days.

Mexico City UPI Bor Antonio J.J. Bermudez Petroleos Mexicanos Chihuahua Lower California Sonora Coahuila Nuevo Leon Tamaulipas Guatemala British Honduras Chudad Duade Nogales Bérmudez Gaid Ensenada Mexicali

Marketa at a Glance and Regional Figures

Fragmentary text references Marketa at a glance, Dewyer, Birkis Lower, movers, and Bonedard grvaraments. Mentions callin ievepular, hine home, Gite AGE Wheat. Notes firms lah exparts Gorn-Nlenay ta lit, canorty Bars-tin with carn enybenen- sioner. Months vary, rent lower, Pane Smngson, Rahers Wp, 96 ton.

Dewyer Om Birkis Anime Bonedard Grvaraments

Lost $24 Million Indy Highway Bill Disappears

Indianapolis mayor says a $24 million highway program bill for the area disappeared between legislature chambers. With Gov Welsh dead and a adjourned session, no law can be enacted this term. If found, the governor cannot sign it and two years pass without action.

Indianapolis Tnd UPI Charles H. Boswel Indiana Legisature Assembly Matthew] Welsh Welsh

Two Oil Firms Lead Bids for Honolulu Oil Co

Pan American Petroleum Corp and Tidewater Oil Co are preferred bidders for Honolulu Oil Co in a multimillion-dollar deal. Honolulu Oil president L A Cranson said directors chose the two-company proposal for negotiation after receiving several other offers. The purchase value exceeds 300 million dollars based on stock market price.

San Francisco Pan American Petroleum’ Corp Tidewater Oil Co Honolulu Oil Co L. A. Cranson Honolulu Oil

FTC Rules Tire Oil Pacts Illegal

The FTC ruled two antitrust cases involving Goodyear and Firestone, joined by Shell Oil and Atlantic Refining, as illegal. The agency ordered cessation of contracts paying commissions for promoting their tires, batteries, and accessories, labeling the arrangements as unlawful restraints.

Washington Goodyear Firestone Federal Trades Commission FTC Shell Oil Co Atlantic Refining Co Philadelphia Atlantic Fire- Stone Shell

Bakersfield potato group selects new president

JW Camp Jr of Bakersfield was elected president of the Potato Growers' Association of California and Arion on Tuesday, with RB Raisers also noted among key participants.

Bakersfield UPS Camp Jr Tuesday Potato Growers ‘Association of California Arion

Hay Market Report From Los Angeles

Fragmented OCR text mentions hay and wheat with scattered numbers and garbled phrases. It appears to reference market activity in Los Angeles with terms like hay, wheat, day, rain, and possibly market identifiers, but the details are unclear. No coherent events or figures emerge beyond generic crop mentions.

Los Angeles FSMNY Allolla Inman

Foreign Exchange Rates Summary

A garbled OCR pane lists global currencies and rates for Germany Britain Australia France Germany Holland Italy Portugal Sweden Denmark Latin America Mexico and Venezuela plus Hong Kong dollar. Readable entities include Great Britain and Australia with approximate values and several country currencies.

Oreign Exchange New York U Boreton Exchange Grmny Britain Great Bellain Australia France Fitso Venezvain Ballvar FAR Hong Kong Daller

Unclear Citrus Market Report With Mixed Prices

Fragmented OCR text reports a citrus market snapshot from Los Angeles with garbled figures and inconsistent terms. It mentions price movements and market activity across several items and auctions, but key data and names are unreadable, yielding a vague, incomprehensible summary.

Staple Price Trend and Commodities Heading Confusing Text

Partial OCR text shows a staple price trend and commodity references with numbers and months but is garbled. It mentions weights, percentages, and a generic year marker, suggesting a brief market update.

Building Permits and Additions Reported Across Several Properties

A partial list shows multiple building permits and additions in progress. Projects include additions at 48 Grave Gly ot Lang and 404 ee rare fA oot oi ivy Miosledown, with various contractors and estimated costs like 187.00 and 00. Other entries reference heating, plumbing, and renovation work by firms such as Ganstata Heating and Ver Ignna Co and PAUL CO. The notices mention venues like Japanese Community Center and Harbor, with dates and tentative scopes unclear due to OCR confusion.

Carl Ron Raymond W. Pyle Meath Aublié W. Su Eweray Norosa Grayson Drass Shop Waller Simin Amtracta Ganstata Heating. & Ver Ignna Co Enle Tor Sedan

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