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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1959

Page

5

Kennick bill to expunge juvenile records advances

Assemblyman Joseph Kennick's measure to expunge court and police records of juveniles with five years of exemplary conduct won easy approval from the Assembly Criminal Procedures Committee. Critics warn the law could open the door to broader expungements and potential libel issues if crimes are erased from public records.

Sackramento Long Beach Joseph NM Kennick Assembly Bradley Kennicki Allen

Assembly Concludes Senate Amendments On Water and Highway Plans

The assembly approved Senate amendments affecting water policy and major highway projects including a Redwood Highway freeway in the Mumbatdt region and a $1413 million construction program. The session also touched on licensing, education and public services while naming several lawmakers and officials in related measures.

Senate Mit Thomas San Festa Belotti Reuters Garriguys R-Ryedley Paden Previves Caumle Coun al Sloasore Sf Boattts

Brown Wage Bill Faces First Democratic Setback

Governor Edmund G. Brown saw his minimum wage plan lose key support as the Assembly Ways and Means Committee voted to remove agricultural workers from the bill. The proposal would set a $1.25 per hour wage for all adults, with exemptions for farm workers, newsboys, babysitters, and those in certain educational or nonprofit activities. Assemblyman William A. Munnell cast the sole no vote.

Activitie Brown William A. Munnell Los Angeles

New Bridge Lighting Sparks Wage Debate in City

The Long Beach Bridge with fluorescent lighting stirs contention over a proposed minimum wage for agriculture linked workers. Senate debate centers on the plan, which would affect wages on a piecework basis, while most city laborers fear the system leaves many in the dark about lighting and pay standards.

del Webster Shoemaker Long Beach Brown Senate Mos

L B Supported Property Tax Bill Advances To Floor

Traffic engineer Robert D Dier cites night driving as major factor in fatalities and injuries noting Long Beach has 44 miles of well lit streets with a need for 150 more miles of major streets. He points to other cities with modern lighting reducing night accidents by up to 40 percent. National Safety Council director I dah C Hall backs brighter lighting to cut crashes.

Dier Long Beach Idah C. Hall National Safety Council Tier

Japanese aid lights Long Beach streets and taxes

Long Beach eyes a seven million dollar plan to light 150 miles of streets with new modern lighting. City officials cite traffic safety and economic loss from accidents, while debates focus on funding shares from city and property owners. Wakefield and MACBRIDE push the measure amid testing of federal school aid implications.

U.S Wakefield Robert McKay Callifornia Teachers Assn Knight McKay CTA Long Beach Thor National Safety Council

Arthritis Pain Relief Promised by Seatment Advertisement

Long Beach ad claims Seatment normalizes body systems by easing joint and muscle pain, improving circulation and gland function, reducing nerve tension, and aiding digestion. States improved health, sleep, and work desire after the first treatment. Price listed at $4.00. Dr Duncan D.C. offers appointments at 1401 E Broadway.

Long Beach Duncan D.C E. Broadway

Los Alamitos Air Base Apron Contract Awarded

A 488000 contract for parking apron improvements at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station was awarded. Work includes reworking the drainage system, removing asphalt and concrete, replacing sub-base, and laying three inches of new asphaltic concrete under Lt. Cmill R J Farley and Peter Kiewit Sons Co Arcadia officials.

Los Alam Cmill R. J. Nites Naval Air Station Farley Cec Public Works of Public Works Peter Kiewil Sons Arcadia Contmct Con

Classified Ad Prompt for Selling Unused Items

A brief classified pitch urges readers to profit from unused items by placing inexpensive ads and directs them to dial HE 2-5959 to start their advertisement. The line promotes quick, cost effective resale through the local paper’s classifieds.

Plantier's Tablets Promise Fast Relief for Gas Indigestion

Readers are urged to take Plantier's Tablets for severe indigestion and gas after meals. The ad claims a three way action with an anti gas formula, a neutralizing agent, and an absorbent to curb excess acid, recommending Pfander's Tablets for worse cases.

Plantier Pfander Plunder

Hearing Aid Rental Plan Approved Coast to Coast

A national survey results cited by doctors show BAHL BERG COMPANY plans to establish Hearing Aid Rental Stations across the country. The program lets the hearing impaired rent modern aids at low monthly prices with custom fitting. Free booklet offered. Associated Hearing Center of Long Beach listed with contact.

Bahl Berg Company Jeoast Associated Hearing Center Lona Beach Pine Ave

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