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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1959
Page
11
London weather officials report 78 extra hours of sunshine this year compared with all of 1953. The sunny spell deepens Britain’s drought and worsens severe water shortages across the country.
Long Beach officials and civic groups consider a plan to mold the coastline into a miniature world. Paul B. Wilcox urged harbor dredging to form world continents at a public meeting. The Chamber Tourist Committee praised the idea and called for further study by the city and chamber.
Four recall committee members filed as candidates to replace four councilmen in Signal Hill. Ernest Flippen seeks the unexpired term of Frank Vaughan, Morris Shoup targets the long-term seat, Elinar Sgro seeks the short-term mayoral vacancy, and Loring Jones runs for the other short-term seat. Filing continues Thursday per City Clerk Heber Chapmin.
VAN NUYS CA The American Legion state commander urged Californians to boycott events honoring Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev during his coming visit. Steve Foote warned applause abroad could be used as Communist propaganda and urged Americans to view the president's invitation as a planned visit with limited public spectacle.
A traveling art dealer who sought 1400 dollars for a painting at American bases in Britain has located an Italian piece potentially worth 28000 dollars. National Gallery experts attribute the Venetian merrymakers scene to 16th century Flemish artist Ludovico Pozzo ferrata. Llewellyn Evacs bought it at a gallery. Belgrade AP Yugoslavia Liberia establish diplomatic ties and exchange ministers to head legations in Belgrade and Monrovia.
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