27 Oct 1960
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1960
Page
1
In Chicago a sentimental Scotswoman, Mrs James Thomson of Wauconda, offered two pounds of dried heather from Scotland to share with the public. The offer drew 663 letters by Wednesday, with many from non Scots. She warned the heather is hardly attractive to anyone but Scots.
The Navy signed a contract with Lockheed for production work on the P3 multi mission antisubmarine aircraft. The deal totals around $53 million with additional work bringing the potential to nearly $127 million, according to company officials.
A spark from a welding torch ignited escaping gas in a Marcus Hook refinery distillation area, triggering a explosion and fire that damaged nearby homes. Fifty workers were injured, nineteen to hospitals with several in critical or serious condition, while forty-one were treated at the plant. Fire crews contained the blaze within thirty minutes as workers fled or were carried from the site.
In Leopoldville the army chief Col Joseph Mobutu ordered most of his disorderly troops to withdraw from the African quarter after UN pressure. Joint UN and Congolese police patrols to operate in the capital while Mobutu retains a few units to avoid seeming total surrender.
Prospectus for the Huntington Hotel describes a four block long beachfront property at 120 E Ocean Blvd, L B. Two lobbies and all rooms with private baths, writing desk, telephone and daily maid service. Ocean view dining room, club breakfast and regular dinners priced around 2.20. Outside public welcome for dining.
Advert says Girard's Dressing earns praise for bright garlic flavor and sugar free spice that perks up salads. It urges readers to try Girard's and see the delightful dressing for themselves.
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