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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1958

Page

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Knight Signs Anti Linkage Bill in Surprise Action

Governor Goodwin J Knight signed AB 5 amid a deadlock over budget and water issues. The measure creates a framework for unitizing resources and designates new oil field oversight, aiming to curb subsidence as Assembly members List and Ton debated administration powers. The signing occurred in the governor’s hometown without ceremony after legal consultants affirmed constitutionality.

Messare Tegal Assemblyman Wilming Gathor H.aton Whipfield Aoe Eo

Weather Confusion Sparks Talk of New Bathing Styles

The Weatherman jokes about warm weather inspiring fashion, noting new mens’ and maternity bathing suits. In Watsonville, Mary Kay Windsor, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. FPaull, dies after being run over by a truck, as reported. Costa Rica ex-president Jose Cailon Guardia plans a return from exile after nearly a decade.

Watsonville Mary Kay Windsor TE Bill Fpaull Windsor Jose Mexico City UPI Costatica Jose Cail Guardia San

Defense Plan Up to Solons

Washington AP reports President Eisenhower sent a detated plan to Congress increasing the power of the Secretary of Defense. Rep Vinson denounces it as Prussian type high command. Vinson, chair of the House Armed Services Committee, will open hearings next Monday with Secretary of Defense McElroy as first witness.

Washington Hisenhower Congress Secretary of Defense Rep. Vinson D-sa Supreme High Command Eisenhower Deense Joint Chiefs of Staff Peralta

Engulfed Worker Perishes In Copra Meal Bin Tragedy

Joseph Peralta, 98, of 24842 Avalon Pl Wilmington, an employee of Vegetable Oil Products Co., died after being engulfed by 300 tons of copra meal in a 75 foot bin. Co worker Edward Miszczak, 41, reported both men were atop the tank when Peralta stepped through a hatch and vanished ankle-deep in the meal. Rescuers labored two hours to free him. Death attributed to suffocation.

A. Wilmington Joseph Peralta Avalon Pl Vegetable Oil Products Co Canal’ St Wilmington Peralta Edward Miszczak Maha St

Premonition Saves Son In Auto Tragedy

A Lakewood man, Thomas Evans, 31, died after a heart checkup trip to Hoag Memorial Hospital Newport Beach. His mother Alva Evans warned rescuers of danger, and workers cut through steel to free him but he did not survive. Authorities report the incident occurred Wednesday morning during the rescue attempt following a cargo spill and subsequent fire.

Lakewood Thomas Evans Graywood Ave Alva Evans Hoag Newport Beach City Evans

Air Line Pilots Postpone Strike as Mediation Sought

Across the nation pilots halted their planned strike against American Airlines, delaying the walkout indefinitely after a National Mediation Board request for renewed talks in New York. The report also covers remarks by Walter Reuther on American autos, a Teamsters Local 107 official invoking the Fifth Amendment amid Senate inquiries, Jake Factor’s paroled tale about Roger Touhy, and Dryden’s note on US space projects and von Braun’s testimony.

Chicago Air Line American Airlines National Mediation Board New York City Washington Presi Philadelphia Teamsters Joseph E. Grace Teamsters Local 107 Senate Space United States Hugh L. Dryden National Advisory Committee For Aeronautics Wernher von Braun Dryden

Dodgers On Win Streak Across Giants Triumph

San Francisco report notes the Dodgers overpower the Giants 13 to 1 in a historic win, claiming top momentum in the National League race. The piece hints at another game at a Coliseum venue and promises further coverage on sports pages.

San Francisco Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco Giants Giants Coliseum

Ike Signs Big Highway Bill for New Jobs and Roads

President Eisenhower signed the 800 million highway bill advancing a 13 year interstate plan. Bipartisan support backed by Gore aimed to create about 520,000 jobs with a states rights incentive to regulate billboards. California faces a ~33 million dollar boost for road projects per state engineer George T. McCay.

Ike Bill Las Quick Washington Presi Sen Ruchel Calif Eisenhower IUS Senate House Gore Aatelie Wulck Itvin Sen. Gore D-Tenn Huntington ‘Beach California George McCay

Be V2 to Be V2 to SMALL IN' workers' unemployment across industries

Fragments note concerns about unemployment and which states and industries are most affected. The text hints at a broader discussion of economic distress and labor impact within the American war context. No clear individuals or organizations are identifiable in the readable portion.

Washington Walter Reuther Reuther United Auto Workers Union Eisenhower Neiws

Robbery at La Jolla Hotel Targets Kilgore Couple

Police report a Long Beach couple robbed while staying in La Jolla. Jewelry valued at 12500 and 500 cash were stolen, with a 4500 diamond band and 1500 earnings left untouched. Additional loss includes a 9750 diamond pin and 2500 dinner ring from a hotel room. The victims split time between Kilgore Texas and their Livingston Drive home. The McVey Oil Company owner and her paraffin business husband deny wealth and urge understanding.

Long Beach Tex Livingston Kelly McVey, Oil Co Kilgore

Quads Born in Oakland in 13 Minutes at Merritt Hospital

Mrs. Hoskins, wife of surgeon Dr. H Dean Hoskins, gave birth to quadruplets at Merritt Hospital in Oakland in 13 minutes. The family already has three daughters, oldest 14, and all babies weighed between 3 pounds 13 ounces and 4 pounds 1 ounce. The babies were born one month premature and will not be fed for 24 hours due to delicate condition. The obstetrician noted the multiple pregnancy was anticipated six months ago.

Oakland Ls Jorathy

Injured Officer Remains in Critical Condition

Officer William Laurer was injured Saturday night when his motorcycle crashed through a steel fence near Lakewood Blvd and Conant St. He remains in critical condition at Community Hospital with multiple fractures as of Wednesday.

William ‘J. Laurer Lakewood Blvd Conant St Laurer

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