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Photograph caption dated September 22, 1962 reads "When Gov. Edmund Brown wielded the big scissors at the dedication of the Ventura Freeway section connecting the Golden State and Hollywood Freeways, the scissors wouldn't cut. Los Angeles City Councilman Lemine [sic] Blanchard, left, had the solution-his penknife. Brown accepted the loan and the ribbon was cut. Watching Friday at the dedication ceremonies were State Assemblymen Tom Bane, second from left, and Tom Carrell, right. When this freeway is opened to the public next week, along with the freeway around Ventura, it will be possible to drive 208 miles-from Yermo to Ventura-without a stop signal."
Brown, Edmund G. (Edmund Gerald)--1905-1996 Blanchard, Lemoine Bane, Thomas--1913-1999 Carrell, Thomas C.--1900-1972 United States Highway 101 Governors--California Legislators--California City council members--California--San Fernando Valley Municipal officials and employees--California--San Fernando Valley Express highways--California, Southern Dedications--California--San Fernando Valley Ribbons--California--San Fernando Valley Scissors and shears--California--San Fernando Valley Signs and signboards--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.)
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