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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1960
Page
1
A column argues gasoline taxes are a hidden cost affecting motorists. It notes federal and state taxes totaling six and four cents per gallon, rising costs, and that two fifths of federal gas tax funds nonhighway use. The piece urges owners to protest to lawmakers to protect automobile funding.
Obituaries list Charles P Jackson 83 of 7304 Wisconsin Ave died Thursday survived by sons Milton and Milburn and three grandchildren with a Monday service at Mottell's Peek Mortuary. William J McVay 67 of 104 E Carson St died Friday honored as WWI veteran with service Tuesday at Dis Day Family Mortuary. Mrs Alvira Irene Kom Creatura 31 of 3410 E Seventh St died Thursday with son James C and siblings noted service today at Mattell's Peek Mortuary. Robert Otto Reynolds 78 of 530 Arterial Blvd died Thursday WWI veteran survived by wife Evelyn service Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Mottell's Peek Mortuary.
Mrs. Vivian M Hugo a 37 year old former bookkeeper for J W Marshall Sons Co has been held to answer on embezzlement charges. The Norwalk resident is accused of embezzling at least 200 dollars during a year while employed at 6226 Cherrys Ave. a civil suit by the firm alleges up to 8000 dollars misappropriated before April 2 1960. Superior Court arraignment set for September 15 before Municipal Judge Percy Hight.
Washington reports Nixon proposes a farm policy shift by creating an impartial board of agriculture experts akin to the Federal Reserve Board. The aim is to depoliticize farming decisions, placing major policy in the hands of those answerable to neither the secretary of agriculture nor Congress, amid farm group pressures.
Boxing star Archie Moore announced his candidacy for a two month term as a California State Assemblyman from the 79th District, seeking to serve the unexpired term of George Crawford. He would be paid 1000 dollars for two months and vows to be a fighting assemblyman amid ongoing political maneuvering.
In Charlotte Michigan a 67 year old trapeze artist David Winnie fell from a 70 foot tower at the Eaton County 4 H Fair while his 17 year old daughter Patsy performed below. Winnie died en route to a hospital as the crowd of 1500 gasped. Patsy was knocked from the tower by her father's body but survived with injuries.
A small local notice from Long Beach outlines publication details for the Independent, with reference to a Superior Court adjudication in Los Angeles County and a 1941/1943 date sequence. The fragmentary OCR mentions sixth street, Pine Avenue, and cataloging marks for a periodical entry.
Variable cloudiness today and Sunday with a chance of afternoon and nighttime thundershowers, some locally heavy. Much temperature change expected inland with highs near 95 in upper valleys and 95 in lower valleys. Offshore winds variable turning westerly at times. Coastal summary notes fair conditions with a chance of thunder. Tides listed for morning and evening periods.
A committee of Long Beach lawyers led by Albert C. Ramsey and Charles C. Stratton announces formation to back Joseph M. Kennick for the Assembly. The group stresses nonpartisan support, noting Kennick’s public service as juvenile superintendent and former assemblyman. The roster includes Norman H. Gottlieb and others.
The 136 foot motor yacht Wild Goose is anchored in Kealakekua Bay Hawaii Island after a two day battle with heavy seas. Two women and four youngsters aboard were to be flown to Honolulu. Owner Max Wyman of Seattle spoke as pumps and a diver prepared to patch a 13 inch hull hole amid nine feet of water in the center. Captain James Blackburn described the scene as frightening.
Long Beach workers faced dismissals for tardiness and absenteeism in a three day August survey by the California Department of Employment. Seventeen percent of laid offs were absentees with other causes including misconduct lack of ability and personal issues. Jail terms affected four workers with a state ruling that jailbirds quit voluntarily for unemployment records. The piece also mentions a coast guard escort to Kealakekua Bay and a radio related detour involving Wyman and Cecilia MacCauley.
Catherine Louise Mohr, 66, of Arcadia, California, died when the car she rode in overturned on U S 60 near Salome, Arizona.
W R Peck, chief clerk of the Superior Court Southern District, notes 434 marriage licenses were issued in August, near the June total of 903 and well above the normal 322 to 348 range. Divorce filings rose slightly from 374 to 319 year over year, but within ordinary variance.
In a block long oceanfront listing the Huntington Hotel offers two lobbies and private baths in all rooms with wall‑to‑wall carpet. Dining room overlooks the sea serving meals with steaks turkey and baked ham. Fares include club breakfast 95 cents and regular dinners 2.20 dollars.
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