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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1958

Page

5

Canada election reshapes trade with United States

The Conservative landslide in Canada under John Diefenbaker promises a shift in trade policy toward Britain and away from the United States. The party seeks greater imports from Britain, possibly lower U S imports, and hints at recognizing Red China. Diefenbaker secures about 80 percent of Commons seats, altering the political landscape and future economic ties.

Ottawa Canada United States John Diefenbaker Britain Diefenbaker House of Commons Liberal Party Quebec

Army promises homes for reservists amid unit abolishments

Washington The Army announced a sweeping reorganiza tion plan late Monday that would abolish six National Guard divisions and four reserve divisions. It pledged to find homes for all reservists whose company size supporting units are eliminated, ensuring transfer to other units and continued service.

Army William Broom Washington National Guard Thesday

Proposed Dy army cuts threaten national defense

Wilber M. Brucker and Army spokesmen brief Vienna on budget cuts. The Vienna protest centers on reassigning a few units and the potential loss of trained personnel. The Vienna Guard Association claims four units are deactivated, reducing men and resources.

Wilber M. Brucker Vienna UPI Andready

Big 3 auto output slips in first quarter 1958

The big three automakers produced 1,406,695 vehicles in the first quarter of 1958, down from 2,021,361 a year earlier. General Motors fell from 999,820 to 838,058, Ford from 628,937 to 397,605, and Chrysler from 392,604 to 171,082. Governor Goodwin Knight weighs an early appointment to fill a Board of Supervisors vacancy after Herbert Co. Lees’ death, expressing concern over board action amid Ford and Legg losses.

Detroit Vpi General Motors Ford Chrysler Géneral Motors Ford i Goodwin Knight Board of Supervisors Herbert Co. Lees Legg John Anson Ford Florida Rambler Pennsylvania

Seaside Acquisition Studied for County Hospital Plan

Seaside Memorial Hospital buildings on West Mth Street and Chestnut Avenue were valued by two appraisers to aid potential county purchase for chronic bed patient care. The plan includes moving administration to a new city hospital on East 27th Street and Atlantic Avenue, with staff taking over in about two years. Appraisers Herbert Pratt and Jack Merrick were named to report back. The county may lease the plant for 110000 dollars annually for 19 years with a purchase option at a nominal figure. County actions included delaying museum site decisions and bidding on automatic traffic signals near Foster Road in Bellflower and Downey areas, plus hiring another deputy sheriff.

Seaside Memorial Hospital W. Mth St Chestnut Ave E. 27Th St Atlantic Ave Rolling Hills Lindon S Belice Pro- Hollinger Board of Supervisors Herbert Legg Long Beach Hantock Park Exposition Park Foster Rd Clark Ave Bellflower Blvd Bellflower-Downey Menth Ok’d

Fools' Day Punishes Drunk Driver in Tampa

Solomon Atkins faced multiple offense entanglements. Found guilty of driving while intoxicated on April 1, 1957, his license was suspended until April 1, 1938, then extended to April 1, 1959 after a November arunit conviction. On a Tuesday he received a 90 day sentence for driving with a suspended license.

Tampa Fle UPI Solomon Atkins Atkins

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