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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1962

Page

5

City Council Opposes Larger County Board

City officials oppose expanding the County Board citing higher taxes more red tape and a dilution of local voice. The board argues a larger body would reduce efficiency while increasing county government costs despite praise for balance. Supervisor Burton W. Chace says more supervisors would harm efficiency and raise expenses.

City Council County Board of Supervisors Councimss Emmettr Sullivan Burton W. Chace

Peak Climbed by Nihon University Team in Nepal

The Nihon University Himalayan expedition from Japan reported a 22,212 foot peak climb at Honsde in Nepal on May 8. The team successfully summited and wired details from the field, confirming the ascent and providing coordinates and route notes.

Katmandu Nepal Nihon University

Publisher Dies in Washington Iowa at 74

Ralph E. Shannon editor and publisher of the Washington Evening Journal died of cancer at his Washington home Tuesday. He was 74 and had guided the newspaper as its chief officer and publisher for many years.

Washington, Iowa Ralph E. Shannon The Washington Evening Journal

World Trade Week events planned for Southern California

Albert Perrish Los Angeles harbor commissioner leads six day 1962 World Trade Week to spotlight Southern California import export services and business. Events include Executive Harbor Day National Maritime Day Luncheon and a series of breakfasts lunches and a dinner dance across Los Angeles area ports.

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Kennedy Reaffirms Friendship with the Philippines

President Kennedy pledged continuing US friendship with the Philippines and anticipated an early visit by President Macapagal. He warned that Congress failing the $73 million war damage bill could threaten bilateral relations, as Macapagal postponed plans to travel next month due to the House rejection of compensation for Filipino World War I damages.

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