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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1961

Page

2

Long Beach Eyes Five Airlines for Airport Service

Long Beach Municipal Airport may gain service from five major airlines Continental American National Data and Pacific with Bonanza and Trans Texas as possible regional partners Optimism follows CAB decisions and chamber study City officials invited National American Continental and Delta to base operations in Long Beach while routes to Texas Florida and other points are explored potential coterminal status remains undefined by the CAB

Long Beach Municipal Chamber of Commerce Civil Aeronautics Board Continental American National Data and Pacific Bonanza Trans- Texas Texas Florida Long Beach Los Angeles CAB John R. Mansell Delta Southland California Mansell Fort Worth Orlando Jacksonville Patersburg-Clearwater New Orleans Houston Long Beach Rey Bakersfield Freano Pacific Southwest

Towan Hits Atom Bomb Progressing Nuclear Tensions

William N. Plymar of Des Moines told the Long Beach United World Federalists meeting that growing nuclear arsenals raise insecurity and risks of war. He urged stronger United Nations work and a possible world government amid calls for a nuclear test ban.

William N. Plymar Des Moines Long Beach United World Federalists Russia United States Plymat Swhat U. S Russial United Nations Ray Simpson

UNICEF Pilot Programs Use Facts to Lift Underserved Areas

New Zealander SAYS UNICEF pilot programs spur underdeveloped areas through self-help and hope. Green notes two funding sources and active volunteers drive government support, with examples from Nigeria and peanut meal used for protein rich foods. Conference in Long Beach aims to raise Long Beach’s international city status.

W.ae. Green United Nations Childrens Fund Unicef Green New Zealand Long Beach American Association For the United Nations Long Beach State College Unicefs Edwin W. Wade George Taubman California Council On Unicef Margaret Wingert New York City Hemis Nigeria

New Jobs Open at Shipyard

The Long Beach Naval Shipyard announced multiple open positions at the local military establishment. Openings include flange turner whipfitter helper loftsman pips coverer insulator tank cleaner and pneumatic tools operator. An urgent need exists for three supervisory electronics engineers. Contact the shipyard employment office near Gate 5 or by phone.

Long Beach Naval Shipyard James T. Houston Gate 5

Spring Street Traffic Clears After Closure

Officials say heavy congestion on Spring Street between Atlantic Ave and City Hall eased after Friday noon reopening. City Engineer spokesmen denied plans for closure and cited overflow traffic moving to Lakewood Carson Street and Pacific Coast Highway, restoring flow along the east west corridor.

Spring Street Atlantic Ave City Hall Spring Lakewood Carson Street Pacific Coast Highway

Widow Sentenced for Forging Checks in Deceased Husband Name

A widow, Milday Taylor Peters, 47, of 15164 Stanton Ave, was sentenced to two terms in state prison for forgery committed in her deceased husband name. Superior Court Judge Maurice Spar Jing handed down the sentence after her February 9 arrest.

Milday Taylor Peters Stanton Ave Maurice Spar Jing

Council to Tackle Golf Links Snart

A San Pedro case links a motel robbery to 1958 events as Judith G. Trowbridge 21 confesses the Hacienda Motel theft with husband Cleo Trowbridge 36 and Donald F. Watson 34. Sentences: eight months for Trowbridge, six months for Watson. Robbers netted 120 dollars. Council actions push El Dorado Golf Course from wrangling to planning as committees review bond transfers and agendas.

California Judith G. Trowbridge Hacienda Western Ave San Pedro Cleo, Trowbridge Donald F. Watson Long Beach

Metals Expert Will Address Long Beach Exchange Club

Edward W. Golda a metals authority will address the Long Beach Exchange Club luncheon on Wednesday on Metals for Our Country's Security. He is technical supervisor of Phelps Dodge Copper Products Corp and vice chairman of the Los Angeles chapter of the American Society for Metals. The meeting will be in the Red Velvet Room at the Lafaye tte Hotel.

Edward W. Golda Long Beach Exchange Club Golda Phelps Dodge Copper, Products Corp Los Angeles American Society For |Metals Lafayette Hotel

City Seeks Electrician and Library Clerk Posts

The Civil Service Board announced Friday openings for city electrician with a monthly pay of 457 to 558 dollars and city library clerk at 295 to 357 dollars. Applications accepted, details at the board’s office in the Municipal Utilities Building, 215 West Broadway.

Peng Ao City Electrician Civil Service, Board Municipal Utilities Broadway

Star of TV Will Review L B Cadets ParadeRole

Marvin Miller star of The Millionaire will review the monthly dress parade of Southern California Military Academy on its academy field Friday March 24 at 2 15 p m. He is a Kentucky colonel and a Hollywood personality voice impersonator and writer.

Marvin Miller Southern California Military Academy Cal John L. Hopkins USMC Academy Miller Kentucky

Concert and play lineup for Long Beach venues today

In Long Beach today the Municipal Band performs at 2 p.m. in Concert Hall. On stage at the Long Beach Community Playhouse at 6:30 p.m. is His and Hers. Oh, Men Oh, Women at Magnolia Theater follows at 8:30 p.m. Fair Game plays Off-Broadway at 8:30 p.m. A New England States Society meeting gathers at 6:30 p.m. at Santa Fe Ave and Bist Street.

Municipal Band Municipal Auditorium Long Beach Community Playhouse Anaheim St Magnolia Theater Magnolia Ave

Tiny Broadwick Recall Jumps First Woman Parachute Pioneered

The article recalls Tiny Broadwick the first woman to parachute from an airplane in 1913 at Griffith Park Los Angeles. It notes her earlier flights from a hydroplane and balloon jumps in North Carolina in 1903, her public demonstrations for U S government officials, and a long career with the Knarwick French Aeronauts. It also covers her later life in Los Angeles, honors, and ongoing ties to aviation clubs.

Griffith Park Los Angeles Glenn L. Martin Tiny Broadwick U. S Edgar P. French 14Th St Henderson N.C Tiny Brondwick Carroll V. Singleton Tiny North Carolina Civil Air Patrol Terry Sanford Raleigh North Carolina Hall of History North Carolina State Fair Charles Broadwick Knarwick Chicago George P. Scriven Aviation Bureau U. S. Army N. C

Miss Australia visits Long Beach for IBC tour

Rosemary Fenton of Australia arrives for a preview visit ahead of the International Beauty Congress. The 24 year old model will attend an informal luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel and discuss the upcoming Miss International contest with IBC director Oscar Meinhardt and host chairwoman Mrs Esther Randall.

Australia Long Beach IBC Rosemary Fenton Lafayette Hotel Oscar Meinhardt Esther Randall

Rossmoor Cityhood Debate Divides Backers and Opponents

A Rossmoor forum on incorporation drew crowds as backers argued cityhood would boost schools curb annexation and enable tax control while opponents warned taxes would rise and municipal services stretch. Nine of seventeen council candidates favored cityhood with eight opposed. The Los Alamitos Rossmoor Junior Chamber sponsored the event.

Ken Knight Rossmoor Sajic

Bandit Uses Toy Pistol in $100 Friday Robbery

A daylight hold up at Pacific Finance Co. on Atlantic Avenue netted $100 when a man about 21, 5 feet 11, wearing dark glasses and a beige windbreaker demanded cash from clerk Bonnie Meredith. He claimed to be an unemployed student. a toy pistol was used and later recovered outside the building.

Aiinance Company Bonnie Meredith Pacific Finance Co Atlantic Ave Joan

Garage burglars take tools from Corlew home

Approximately 150 dollars worth of tools were stolen Friday from the residential garage of Aubrey L. Corlew at 6R41 Lemon Ave, police reported.

Aubrey L. Corlew Lemon Ave

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