27 Dec 1958
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Newspaper
California Pasadena Independent
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1958
Page
1
A brief puzzle note confirms the correct solution for the $e25 cashword puzzle, citing the 10 letter answer as the intended solution and noting completion of the round. The item reads like a crossword or gaming update from a local paper.
Puzzle claims a big $825 prize for exact cashword entry. Readers must mail claim copies to Norwin Youle at The Independent promotion manager for verification and payout. The note warns of potential changes if no winner is found and mentions Monday's puzzle value.
Western notes report three nations drafting offers to discuss Germany at a new conference with the Soviet Union. Allies would oppose Soviet attempts to seize control of East Germany, while Washington, London, and Paris prepare a formal reply to a prior four power proposal.
Maid of California Miss Tejada, a San Diego State College student and county fair belle, was not invited to ride in the Pasadena Rose Parade. Critics from the San Diego Chamber of Commerce say the delay blocked her placement on a float, while officials cite timing as the reason for the missed invitation.
Los Angeles union and market officials stalled over discrimination in hiring. Union demands an antidiscrimination clause and a three year wage package elevating experienced clerks from 2.30 to 3.22 per hour, while a joint labor management commission is urged to handle complaints. A Sept. 3 strike deadline was set.
Pasadena Independent Vol XVI No 214 dated December 27 1358 announces daily and Sunday home delivery rates and mail subscription options. The issue lists advertising privilege under Pasadena Post Office authority with office address at Colorada Blvd and phone number.
Washington scholars unveil a controversial idea that a vast ice sheet temporarily depressed much of the Upper United States by as much as 2,000 feet. Lougee argues a single Arctic glacier created widespread crustal subsidence, challenging four distinct glaciation episodes.
A span of five days saw 62 deaths from house fires across the United States. The toll included children and parents in multiple homes, with tragedies from an Auburn Washington farm to Wind Surf Farms near Richmond Virginia, Wilkes-Barre PA, Braddock PA, St Petersburg PA, and Northampton MA.
President Eisenhower settled on his porch at the Gettysburg farm to draft the State of the Union message. He revised a preliminary staff draft and balanced budget figures for 1960 as he and Mrs. Eisenhower enjoy the holidays. The president and his son David were seen in a limousine returning from Washington for a weeklong stay with plans to deliver the State of the Union and budget dates soon.
James Harold Guin, 19, a bakery worker, admitted beating an infant to death on Christmas Eve. He was charged with second degree murder in Phoenix. The victim was Thomas N. Faulconer, son of Marian N. Faulconer, a 21 year old divorcee.
Pope John XXIII toured Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, greeted 1,500 inmates who cheered like pilgrims in St Peter’s Square. Guards in new uniforms kept order as an altar was set in the courtyard and a red carpet rolled out for the papal visit.
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