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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 19, 1961 reads "Los Angeles Beautiful receives six wire mesh baskets which will be placed at various intersections along Van Nuys boulevard in Van Nuys. Mrs. James L. Neel of the Van Nuys Beautification Committee checks notes while sitting on one basket while other officials perch inside the baskets for photographers. From left to right are E. F. Petersen, District Public Works foreman; Ben Morris Jr., City Beautiful official, and S. E. Cheshire, Department of Public Works."
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