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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1957

Page

9

Davis Leaves Long Beach Green Crew After 34 Years

Joe Davis, 70, of 4042 Thersa Street, retires from mowing duties at Recreation Park golf courses where he has worked 34 years. Known for knowing each blade by name, he plans gardening and more golf. He recalls being hit by golf balls, once in the Adam's apple, and keeps spare balls to ease owner frustration.

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City Council Denounces Joker Clauses in Three Bills

Long Beach city officials oppose three proposed state tidelands bills AB 40 47 and 3869 aiming to curb city control over tidelands and oil development. Council members warn of a continuing legislative battle as state powers would limit local revenue and management under the Shel Cunningham Act amendments.

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Lands bids may place state control over tide lands

Long Beach tidelands would be affected while other Los Angeles and Orange County tidelands remain under local administration. City Attorney Incot Jaan and Combs foresee state controls in future agreements. Sponsors include Assemblymen Francis Lindsay Allen Miller Jesse M Unruh and Joseph Shell.

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What happens when you drink alcohol with soda

An April Reader's Digest feature explains how alcohol enters the bloodstream more quickly with mixers and can relax tension while impairing coordination. It notes lasting body effects and promotes the magazine’s 41 articles condensed for time.

Anita Ekberg and Anthony Steele announce marriage news

Paris report states Anita Ekberg and her actor husband Anthony Steele asked the press to form the world Tuesday to confirm their love and say a baby is not expected. The couple arrived from Sweden Monday night after Steele joined his wife there.

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