Raft of Peace Skipper Maps Future Peace Mission
Lehi's skipper DeVere Baker, after a 69 day voyage from San Teate to Hawaii, plans a second raft expedition to promote world peace. In the Wilton Hotel Baker outlined his theory of ancient Semitic peoples settling America and a civilization wiped out by war, aiming to show these histories can be observed practically. Jim Jones funds the voyage as backer of the Abundagite Corp.
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Box Fights Set by Hub Fraternities
Compton College pledges from Alpha Sigma Chi Beta Phi Lambda Phi Psi and Phi Chi Epsilon will boxing in the schools first interfraternity pledge show. Rivalry channels pledged energy into safe competition with bouts across weight divisions beginning at 8 p.m. in the Student Union.
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L B Academy Turns Out Tough 12 Rookies at Long Beach
Twelve rookies at the Long Beach Police Academy undergo a six week intensive training to become patrolmen. Lt. William F. Stovall notes the program aims to raise skilled officers while emphasizing esprit de corps. The Jaycees pressed for formal training, and the academy has produced 116 graduates since 1933.
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Death notices collage from a coastal city obituary page
Multiple death notices appear with names Marie Stocking Myrtle Gowine Theodore Riddell Wilbur Jones Elta Barnes Fred Amore Rose Geddecke Pearl But they’ll be better prepared and that makes a tee ter officer. Oldtimers on the police force, here laughingly refer to the school. In 1954, results of a series of in service training programs were unfolded before the City Council.
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Mattells & Peek Chapel
Two-Way Swim Aims At World Crossings In 1960s
Greta Sies plan a lecture tour after a grueling swim that left her sore and down twelve pounds. Doctors reported no serious injury. She outlines future feats including Mexico, Atlantic City, Canada, Lake Ontario, and a third Channel crossing with a $3,000 trophy as possible prize.
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Torrance Considers Hazard Area Ordinance for Building Ban
Torrance and Lynnwood officials discussed a proposed ordinance to designate special hazard areas and ban building on dangerous land. City Adv. Stanley Remelmeier said the measure, prompted by public works and approved by City Manager George Stevens, would cover sites not addressed by current rules and aim to protect surrounding property and residents. The Lynnwood meeting at the Community Center outlined the program’s philosophy and goals.
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Three Rescued From Sinking Cabin Cruiser Near LA Harbor
Three people including Beverly Hills residents Frank Lewis and Ralph Kyliger were rescued by the Coast Guard Sunday after their 26 foot Valinte cabin cruiser struck a floating object two miles south of the Los Angeles Harbor entrance. The trio were taken aboard a cutter but their craft sank while being towed.
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