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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1960
Page
1
A Wall Street Journal and U S News summary notes mixed economic signals. Auto production may drop to 6.2 million, housing starts fall, rail freight down, but department store sales rise 30 percent week over week. High interest rates and living costs raise inflation risk amid uncertain 1950s outlook.
A 2b-year old airline ticket seller was robbed of 247 dollars and locked in a closet at the Wilton Travel Agency in Ocean Bled. Two swarthy bandits, one posing as armed, demanded money and fled after taking two bags from a First Western Bank sale. The victim broke a window to escape and called police. Detectives link the pair to earlier West Side robberies.
In London a quiet wedding joined Charles Clare and Sheila Field with two bands playing for eight tours at a reception. The bridegroom's mother described the ceremony as understated.
Four youths were wounded and several cars damaged when a group wearing tall hats and white T shirts raided a car club meeting. Residents, including Vick Lopez and Sipes, described a pistol shot during the attack. Victims include Robert Burdette, Jerry Tolden, and Neal Morrissey.
Clergymen from 34 West San Bernardino County churches criticized the 15 million dollar Bible Storyland amusement park at Cucamonga calling it a gross mis interpretation of the Bible and religious values. They plan a meeting Thursday with Donald F. Duncan LA backer who said he was shocked by the clergy's reaction.
The U S embassy staff relocate to a new flat-roof building on Thirty and Trimm Boulevard in Port-au-Prince Haiti. The modern facility, cost around SGM.O00 including furnishings, is air conditioned and offers an expansive view of the capital.
City Atty Walnfred Jacobson filed with the Atomic Energy Commission to allow Long Beach to challenge Coastwise Marine Disposal Co. on waste storage and transshipment near 2100 W. 15th St. AEC counsel indicated the move may lead to a new reconsideration method and city notification in licensing. Coastwise continues operation under an injunction from Superior Judge John F. McCarthy.
An OCR fragment describes rooms at Burlington Hotel 1290 E Ocean Blvd offering private baths and meals. It notes breakfast options, weekly rates, and a daily rate around 5.70 to 6.80 with meals included. It emphasizes private baths and non boarding house status with requests for reservations via phone.
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