29 Aug 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1960
Page
1
About 200 Britannic crew members stayed ashore amid a British seamen strike. To keep passengers happy 50 paying guests stepped in to service, man menus, and handle dishware on the Liverpool to New York liner. The nine day effort netted about $50 per person in class service, with many meeting interesting people ashore.
Earl Kemp Long wins the Democratic nomination for Congress in Louisiana's smallest district, defeating incumbent Harold B. McSween. He rests in a hospital bed after the victory, continuing a long political dynasty era. The district race in the 4th was marked by the Long family's revival in state politics.
U S Senate probes say over 2.7 billion dollars spent storing farm surpluses in seven years with costs about 1 253 million per day. Six members led by Sen Stuart Symington criticize mismanagement and conflict of interest while two Republicans join in separate views urging cost studies before future storage contracts.
LOS ANGELES. The defense in the Finch Tregoff murder retrial prepared to open its case today with Dr. R Bernard Finch as possible first witness. Finch and his sweetheart Carolen Tregoff are accused of killing his wife Barbara. The first trial ended deadlocked last March after nearly five weeks of testimony.
London reports say Russia has summoned Mao Tsetung's Reds to a high level meeting in Moscow to thrash out policy differences. Talks seek to rally support for Khrushchev's peaceful coexistence approach amid Red China opposition. No clear decision on attendance.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Long Beach and Pine Avenue with garbled content about a matter at a post. Details are unreadable, leaving the exact event, participants, and dates uncertain.
An Ocean Boulevard hotel advertises rooms with private baths and ocean views at 29 dollars per person. It mentions a dining room serving steak, ribs, turkey, Virginia ham and breakfast offerings, with catering for clubs and public events. Contact phone number is provided.
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