Chamber Backs Chase Stand On Los Angeles Exhibit Arena
The Chamber of Commerce endorses councilman Chase in opposition to county financing for a Los Angeles convention center project. Debate centers on a city county joint powers agreement to form a public agency to issue bonds and lease back the complex, with tax advantages cited.
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Capital Fund
Sotolice
Burton W
Chace
Hollinger
Harold W. Kennedy
Los Angeles
Santa Monit
Eecaseae
Chase
Board of Supervisors
Com
Lesow
Los Ans
Mt Geles
Spicg Boulevard
Figueroa Street
Purc
Topless Bar Boss and Bandit Gunfight Ends Run
Charles Whitson manager of The Playmate bar on Normandie Avenue described a gun battle with a bandit who robbed the bar of about 600 dollars after forcing five employees into an office. Twelve to thirteen shots were fired as the suspect fled toward Torrance Boulevard, then disappeared. The bandit was a 25 to 28 year old man, about 5 feet 9 inches, 150 pounds, with brown eyes and short black hair.
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Charles Whitson
Playmate
S. Normandie Ave
Sheriff's Deputies
Jim Whilson
Tourie
Toni
Custott
Normandie Avenue
Whitson
P T Ad Proves Cars Move Fast
Mrs. Karl Sackett of Westminster reports quick sale of her Renault for 250 dollars after using a P T classified want ad. The note touts rapid selling and directs readers to call a hotline and use an I P F classified ad for fast results in Orange County.
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Karl Sackett
Westminster
Orange County
Tape Recorder Theft From Car In Long Beach
Long Beach police said a tape recorder and eight tapes worth £25 were taken from a car owned by Susan Lenz of 36 Gladys Ave while it was parked near her apartment.
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Susan Lenz
Gladys Ave
Long Beach
Finnair orders two Douglas Super 62 liners with option
Finnair, the national airline, orders two C8 Super 62 intercontinental liners from Douglas Aircraft at Long Beach with an option for a third. Total value is 23 million dollars, including spare parts and tools. Delivery is set for December 1968 and March 1969. The convertible passenger cargo planes have a 6000 mile nonstop range.
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Finnair
Fintan
Douglas Aircraft Company
Long Beach
Bushmaster 2000 Dashmaster revives classic tri motor design
A yellow Dashmaster 2000, new version of the 1927 Ford Tri motor, flew at Long Beach Airport in a media demo. Built by Aircraft Hydro-Forming in Gardena, it aims for FAA certification with a 140 mph cruise, 700 mile range, and three 450 hp Pratt & Whitney engines. Priced at 175,000, production could reach one per month within a year. Demonstration pilots were Bob Hanley and Larente Savard.
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Williams
Bob Hanley
Larente
Frenchy) Savard
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L.A
Vint Mader
Whilson
Douglas
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Harbor Area
RCA Victor
General Electric
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Trimotor
Ralph P. Williams
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