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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1956
Page
5
The 24 mile concrete and steel Pontchartrain bridge near New Orleans opened to traffic on a Thursday, charging motorists $1 and two gallons of gas per crossing. The $46 million structure is described as the world's longest bridge and was photographed for AP Wirephoto.
Cooler sunshine lifted state fair attendance toward Labor Day weekend with a forecast high of 87 degrees. The event featured multiple observances including County Supervisors Day, American Legion Day, and several county and regional days, with upcoming Press Radio Television Day and Governor's Hall awards planned.
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