Opinions on the 1960 party conventions in brief reflections
A San Joaquin Daylight reader shares varied reactions to the Republican and Democratic conventions in San Francisco and Chicago. Observations range from praise of unity to critique of mudslinging, noting circumstances shaped each party’s approach and the potential impact on the campaign. A personal anecdote from a press conference at the St Francis Motel ends with the author attending his first presidential briefing.
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San Joaquin
San Francisco
Chicago
S.F
Adlai Stevenson
GOP
Relal
Ridder Publications
St. Francis
Western Union
James Hagerty Ston
Labor Day Postal Closures affect Long Beach area
Postal service and most offices banks and stores close Monday for Labor Day. Post Office will not collect mail except for certified or express items and regular garbage pickups proceed at sites. Lakewood Center stores set special hours Tuesday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.
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Long Beach
Long Beark
Lakewood Center
Hinze to Head Lakewood School in Long Beach area
Vernon Arthur Hinze 35, longtime MacArthur Elementary principal and Long Beach Unified School District veteran, named Lakewood High School principal effective April 1. Catlin’s former vice principal succeeds him. Hinze, married with two children, holds a B.S. from Milwaukee State Teacher's College and an M.S. from the University of Wisconsin.
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Vernon Arthur Hinze
MacArthur
Long Beach Unified
Lakewood High School
Catlin
Hinze
Briercrest Ave
Miland Centralia St
Iniwaukee State Teacher’s College
University of Wiscon
Naval ‘U2 Board of Education
Sorvice
Wilfred W. Catlin Fron
Pacific
Robert T. Ware
Ageant
Twain
Callin
Franklin
Long Beach
Inglewood
UCLA
University of Southern California
Ware
Hamilton Junior High School
Navy
Long Beach State College
Superintendent of Schools
Holmes Reappointed to State Horse Racing Board
George S. Holmes of Long Beach, a business executive and mine operator, was reappointed to the State Horse Racing Board by Gov. Goodwin Knight. Holmes, of 4209 Cerritos Ave, will serve from January until July 1980 on the three member agency.
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George S. Holmes
Long Beach
State
Goodwin Knight. Holmes
Cerritos Ave
el Ris
Tov
Bandit Gang Rounded Up After String of Robberies
Detectives said they have solved seven armed robberies in Long Beach and Texas tied to a gang led by ex-convicts Teeples and King. They named two companions, David Klaes and Herschel Vega, and linked incidents at liquor stores and service stations between August 12 and August 21. Heavily armed youths allegedly struck Halabe’s liquor store on Daisy Avenue and other outlets, with victims reporting losses totaling about 3130.
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W. Teeples
Daisy 22
Los Angeles
Ave
S&.j
Halabe
Herschel
Vega
Robert N. Sanchez
Hboth
1St St
Halabel
1801
Pacific
Will lAve
Atlantic Ave
Teeples
Anaheim St
St. Wiggins
Igenti-Land
David Klaes
City to Approve $1.35 Tax Rate for Properties
The City Council planned to approve a municipal property tax rate of $1.35 per $100 of assessed valuation, after computations finished by City Auditor John R. Mansell. The rate is down one cent from previous, with final approval expected later Tuesday.
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John R. Mansell
Council approves eight charter amendments for November ballot
The Los Angeles City Council consolidates the November general election with a special city poll to submit eight charter revisions. The council sets a 15 million dollar Harbor Reserve Fund ceiling option and endorses procedures for fund use with Harbor Board and Council approvals, while debating protecting principal. The county will assign alphabetical designations to each proposition and the city pays the county’s expenses for the consolidation.
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State Board of Equalization
Los Angeles
County Board of Supervisors
Raymond Co
Realer
Harbor Reserve Fund
Harbor Board
Council
Kealer
1956 57 tax rate breakdown and due dates
The total $1.35 rate comprises General Purr 1977, Library 172 8778, Recreation .17027 with last year’s figures General Purpose 9.95112, Library .19982, Band .03721, Recreation .17284. First installment tax bills on current levies are due November 1 and delinquent December 10.
Desmond Returns From Panama Meet
Vice mayor Gerald Desmond returned to Long Beach early today after attending the Inter American Congress of Municipalities in Panama City August 18 to 25. He reported about 250 delegates from US and American republics attended, including 32 from the United States, and called the congress an excellent opportunity for exchange of ideas. He was accompanied by Mrs. Pesmona.
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Gerald Desmond
Long Beach
Inter- American Congress of Municipalities
Panama City
U. S
Desmond
Pesmona
Truman Boyd Manor zone change okayed by council
The City Council approved rezoning Truman Boyd Manor from R-2 to R-4 and ordered an amendment. It also designated a 36.24 foot wide public street strip north of Spring Street west of Santa Fe Avenue within the housing development, noting public use for years. Memorial National Home Foundation owner Trammell urged action as plans to remove substandard housing by 1961 were cited and revised housing plans forthcoming.
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Truman Boyd Manor
Spring St
Santa Fe Ave
Samuel E. Vickers
Atty
George Tram‘mell
Memorial National Home Foundation
Westside
Trammell
Harbor Board Opposes Pier A Navy Landing Plan
The Harbor Board gave a cool reception to a City advisory committee stance favoring a Pier A Navy Landing at Magnolia Pier. A rival Berths 1 and 2, Pier A, site was estimated at 650000, while the harbor plan near Magnolia Pier would cost about 4.78 million. The board will meet the council committee to outline opposition to harbor pricing and push for a Navy site at Pine Ave or a harbor alternative.
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Harbor Board
Arthur XH Adams
Ajl
Magnolia Pier
Jess D. Gilkerson
Robert R. Shoemaker
Afl
Navy
Magznorial Pier
Daubney
Joseph F. Bishop
Budy Ridings
Pine Ave
Shoemaker
Girl Scouts Seek Waterfront Facility at Alamitos Bay Marina
A Girl Scouts delegation urged the City Council to provide land and a building at Alamitos Bay Marina for an aquatic program. Speakers included two 18 year old mariners, with the Long Beach Area Council noting 1,400 teen Scouts in the city and 6,800 served. They proposed a 70 by 38 foot complex with a 50 by 30 foot meeting room near a sandy waterfront for swimming, boating, and camping activities, plus storage and launch access for boats. The request was referred to the Marina advisory committee.
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Alamitos Bay Marina
Girl Scouts
C Ity Council
H.W. Hodges
Long Beach
Maprima
Long Beach Girl 13 Victim of Criminal Incident
A 13 year old Long Beach girl was lured into bushes near the Los Angeles Flood Control project at De Forest Avenue and Janice Street by a man who promised a better view. Police reported the assault occurred Monday afternoon while she was with a young boy companion watching workers.
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Log Beach
Los Angeles
de Forest Ave
Janice St
Sshe
What’s in a Name A Huckster and Classified Ads
A huckster is a dealer in fresh fruit and vegetables or an advertising man. Classified Ads are used by both kinds of hucksters to get fast results. Sell, rent, or buy easy. Dial HEmiock 2-5959 for the assistance of a helpful Classified Ad writer today.
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Don Webster
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Lakewood School
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Sacramento
Halmes
George M
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Angelo Iacoboni
Edgar V
Verne Hinze
iGeo
Holmes
Race Unit
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Elearam
Panama
Charles Nordgren
Public Service Department
San Francisco Ave
Joe Risinger
Girl
Marina
University of Minnesota
Richard Gabriel
Alpha Phi Omega Fraternity
Wilton Hotel
Gabriel
Robert Ver- Plank
Purdue University
Indiana
Roger Coar
Sendix Gas Dryer & Pear
Eaal Coast
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