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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1959

Page

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Missiles Denied A Cruiser Missiles Plan Held Open

Washington reports the Defense Department rejected two Navy requests to arm cruisers with Polaris ballistic missiles, but allowed space for the USS Long Beach. The plan to install missiles on surface ships was deferred pending development milestones, with a future re submission possible after Polaris is proven operational. The George Washington remains the first carrier to carry Polaris with commissioning planned in December.

Washington Defense Department Navy Long Beach

Landlords In Cuba Ordered To File Expropriation Notice

Cuban authorities require large landholders to submit storm statements of their holdings by September 3 or forfeit their right to compensation when lands are expropriated by the government.

Havana Cuba

Nixon Back in Moscow to Ready Radio Talk

Vice President Richard M. Nixon returned quietly to Moscow from a four day Siberia tour and began preparing a farewell radio address to the Soviet people amid signs the United States may invite Soviet Premier Khrushchev to meet Eisenhower. Heat waves broke records from Long Beach to Los Angeles with July the hottest on record and temperatures near 105 in some areas as relief was not expected over the weekend.

Nixon Moscow Long Beach Southland Richard M. Nixon Siberia Nikita S. Fames Soo Bysenhower Eisenhower ES Beach

Copter Acts as Aerial Tug to Pull Craft From Surf

The Long Beach Coast Guard used a helicopter Friday to rescue and tow the disabled 36 foot Debriady from Hustington Beach after about 30 swimmers kept it off the sand. The ship, owned by C. W. Atkins of Los Angeles, was later taken to port by a Coast Guard vessel. Earlier the helicopter marked a capsized 16 foot outboard boat four miles off San Pedro harbor, aiding rescue of three people: Paul W. Sweeney and passengers Dexter Tisb y and Patricia Allen, all of Los Angeles.

Long Beach Coast Guard Debriady C. W. Atkins Los Angeles Hustington Beach Coast Guard Riady San Pedro Harbor Paul W. Sweeney Dexter Tisby Patricia Allen

California Forest Fires Bring 2700 Men Under Control

In Northern California 2700 firefighters battled three major wildfires. Ramshorn Creek fire in Shasta Trinity National Forest reached 10200 acres with 95 percent control. Pollard Flat blaze, over 3440 acres, also near containment. Mariposa Madera fire, 4500 acres, hindered by wind. unlikely to reach Yosemite boundary. Officials urged caution as spread slowed.

Aney Shasta-Trinity National Forest Pollard Flat Mariposa-Madera Yosemite National Park

Seismograph Rocket Aims To Study Moon Crust

The United States plans a rocket mission to land a seismograph on the moon in five to six years. The 10 to 20 pound instrument would reveal moon composition and crust behavior, developed jointly by Columbia University and the California Institute of Technology.

Washington UPI Columbia University California Institute of Technology

Nixon speech to Russians carried by major networks

CBS radio will broadcast Vice President Nixon’s speech to the Russian people at 2 30 p m Pacific Saturday and NBC will carry the address at 5 05 p m Pacific. Both networks reported the invitation to Khrushchev drew near unified support from experience on Nixon’s tour. Despite some heckling in Siberia, Nixon drew warm demonstrations of friendship in Geneva.

Nixon Columbia Broadcasting System CBS Radio NBC Khrushchev Siberia Geneva

Warren's Russ Visit Is Unofficial Private Citizens Plan

Chief Justice Earl Warren and Mrs Warren plan a stop in Moscow during a Europe trip this summer. State Department notes the visits to Russia are strictly on Warren's own initiative as a private citizen.

Washington Earl Warren Moscow Europe State Department U.S Russia Col

Long Beach Tax Value Set to Reach New High

Long Beach property valuation will hit about 684 million this year, up roughly 55 million from last year. City officials note the estimate is preliminary with H P Beckman stating figures are not final and Friday's update may adjust totals. Real estate and improvements total about 603 million, secured personal property 81 million, and utilities included in real estate. City tax rate awaits final calculation by City Auditor Mansell.

Long Beach H. P. Beckman Long ‘Beach State Board of Equalization Public Douglas Aircraft Co John R. Mansell

Husband Denies Gifting Dress In Finch Slaying Case

West Covina police pursue new clues in the Barbara Finch murder. They question whether Dr Bernard Finch took items from Mrs Finch and gave them to his mistress Carole Tregott before the July 18 killing. Detectives confirm jewelry and perfume were removed and seek a small white purse linked to the victim as a key factor.

West Covina Barbara Finch Bernard Finch Mrs. Finch Carole Tregot Allen Sif

Weatherman Takes Family to Disneyland Mountain Moment

The Weatherman visits Disneyland with his family and ponders the Matterhorn. He notes it as a new marvel that two mice reportedly built a mountain, reflecting on the unusual line of thought and the humorous exchange.

Disneyland

Youth 16 Survives 6 Days in Grand Canyon

GRAND CANYON Ariz. AP A 16 year old boy was brought out alive after six days in the canyon. John Owens II Savannah Ga endured heat rough trails and river currents. His two companions died during the hike. Owens was hungry but unharmed.

Grand Canyon Ariz National Park Rangers John Manson Owens II Savannah Owens Mile Deep

Baja California election violence forecast sparks arms claim

Baja California governor Maldonado warned of planned violence during the gubernatorial election. He alleged arms stolen from Pendleton Marine Base and Oxnard Air Base are being smuggled into Mexico and linked to political agitators, claiming fewer than 100 weapons overall.

Mexicali UPI Baja California United States Thati US Fieall Iverhaice Braulio Maldonado Leap Pendleton Marine Base V and Oxnard Air Base Mexico Yuma

Monopolies in Baseball and Education Survey Plans

Drew Pearson discusses monopoly concerns in baseball. A higher education survey is underway to aid the legislature, with coverage on Page A-2 and Page BR.

Drew' Pearson

First Lucky Number Payoff Heads for Monday

The Independent and The Press Telegram announce a daily Lucky Numbers Game starting Monday. Readers mail their name address and Social Security number on a post card to enter. numbers drawn earn varying prizes up to 10000 in total. Prizes must be claimed by 5 pm two days after publication.

Independent Press- Telegram Press-Telegrem Pine Ave Long Beach Fulre Independent, Press-Telegram

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