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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1961

Page

3

L B Rail Line Revival Projects Map Transit Expansion

The plan outlines a 227 mile rapid transit backbone from downtown Los Angeles to El Monte and Long Beach and Buena Park lines on maps. Trains of two to six cars would run at 34 to 70 mph through a new backbone subway with no fare rise if approved. Surface or overhead sections may extend to Long Beach and Buena Park, with monorail still considered.

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Customs Official Admits Port Site Would Cut Costs

A Customs officer argues locating a facility at the harbor could cut costs by reducing messenger and transport expenses. He discusses a subport concept with an appraiser’s warehouse at the harbor while maintaining a district HQ in the Los Angeles Civic Center, noting potential build costs and the impact on Long Beach and Wilmington.

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Threat to Bomb Freedom Ride Plane Forces Bus Protesters Back

A bomb threat halted a biracial freedom riders flight from Birmingham after bus drivers refused to transport them. The flight to New Orleans was canceled. no passengers boarded as authorities cleared the plane. The group had earlier faced violence in Anniston and Birmingham as white mobs attacked riders and newsmen.

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Widow asks quiet rites for Gary Cooper burial

Hollywood mourners prepared for a private service as Gary Cooper lies in state with a requiem mass at the Church of the Good Shepherd Beverly Hills. About 100 police will control crowds expected to number in the thousands while admissions are by family cards. Monsignor Daniel Sullivan will preside the Mass with Archbishop Timothy Manning delivering the eulogy.

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Renewal of Nuclear Tests Urged by 6 Retired Officers

Six retired military leaders and a former ABA president urged President Kennedy to resume nuclear tests immediately. The group, organized by the American Security Council, called for tests in space and underground and urged dismissal of current Geneva talks on a test ban. They argued Soviets refuse genuine negotiations and push terms while the United States suspends tests. The committee includes Boyd Wright and other high ranking officials from the military and academia.

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Governor Warns Against Protection For Protest Bus March

Patterson stated that citizens of the state are so enraged that he cannot guarantee federal protection for the group riding in buses. He told U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy he opposed federal shielding for the rabble-rousers and warned of possible violence.

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Doctor’s New Pains Treaty in Long Beach Clinic

A fragment describes a Long Beach medical ad noting poor circulation and varicose veins. It claims Dr. Duncan, D.C., offers a treatment to relieve muscle spasm and congestion, improve sleep, and restore work ability. Contact offices at 2501 E Broadway for appointments.

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