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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1961

Page

27

Senate OKs Varied MWD Water Rates in California

Senate approved legislation allowing Southern California’s Metropolitan Water District to vary water rates by source. Northern senators sought amendments to alter the state contract for MWD water deliveries. Supporters argued the bill settles disputes with the Los Angeles Water Department. northern amendments were defeated. bill moves to the Assembly.

Sacramento Thei Senate Souther California John A. Mary Santa Ans Murdy Prob Tem Hugh Burns Fresno Burns MWD Los Angeles Water Department Assembly

Show Time Show Time at Long Beach Theaters

The Long Beach listings show Palace and ROXY schedules with staggered showings for multiple films including The Grass Is Greener Rachel Cade and Master of the World. Times vary from early afternoon to late evening across venues, with several titles noted such as Timbuktu and The Hand and notes on specials and tainted digits.

Long Beach Didi Rachel Cade Werld ATLANTIC _Rabe

Female Baggage Plan Irks Airlines

A proposal to raise free baggage allowance for women drew airline opposition. United Air Lines warned of broader concessions for businessmen, vacationers, and students if women gain more weight. Capital, Northeas t, and others cited administration questions, while Gentral Airlines supported a higher limit. Overall estimates showed mixed revenue impact and concerns about fairness and measurement.

Washington Airines Allegheny Airlines United Air Lines Keith Kahle Gentral Airlines Fort Worth Tex Kahle Frank Bottomer North Central Minneapolis Thomas K. Taylor Trans World Airlines TWA American Airlines United Braniff R. E. Ellis Ellis Airlines Alaska O. McGraw Aloha Airlines Honolulu

California proposes appointed school chief and federal aid plan

The Senate Education Committee backed a plan to appoint California's superintendent by the State Board of Education and divide about 52 million in federal aid among programs for construction, gifted children, and teacher pay raises. The measure would not be on the 1962 ballot. A separate Fisher bill would govern federal aid distribution. The board would oversee spending if enacted. A Benita Mussolini birth is noted with Silvia weighing 71 pounds.

Sacramento Cali Fornia Congress Senate Hugo[Fisher San Diego Superintendent of Public Instruction States Board of Education Board of Education California

South Africa Whites Claim Victory In General Strike

In Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth thousands of nonwhite workers resumed or boycotted jobs as a three day strike neared its end. Officials warned of security measures for Pretoria ceremonies marking a new republic and first president. Police used armored cars to quell demonstrations and newsmen were barred from affected areas.

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New Zealand man believed dead found alive

Auckland police investigate after a 43 year old New Zealander thought dead and buried 14 months ago turns up alive. authorities seek to identify who was actually buried in his tomb, and how the mix up occurred.

Auckland New Zealand Pia

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