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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1960

Page

4

Award Paet for Missile Warships

Navy awards a contract to Sound Bridge and Drydock Co Seattle for three destroyers at 4709N 934 million dollars. Bid is lowest among eight pre bids. Ships under construction in Seattle will be 470 feet long with 47 foot beam and carry five launchers for guided missiles and anti submarine rockets plus torpedoes. Electrical systems and sensors to be installed with significant electronic expansion. University of Alaska president Taed views Alaska studies.

Gongm Sound Bride & Drydock Co Seatte, Wash Navy Seattle Eaeh

Diabetes screening ends today in Long Beach citywide

The health department offers a final diabetes testing session for residents aged 40 and older. The event runs from 9 am to 2:30 pm at 2658 Pincbetes Ave. Participants should avoid eating for two hours before testing and contact local services for reliable help.

Rupe Long Beach Health Department I D

Africa faces new curbs as riots flare across regions

In Johannesburg a government plan to ban mass meetings follows heavy violence with about 50 Negro deaths reported. Police and troops are on alert as white nationalists push for stricter controls. The ban exempts Nationalist Party events and select sports, while Cape Town and Vereeniging see ongoing tension affecting the economy.

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