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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1958

Page

5

Kefauver Warns Steel Price Hike May Stifle Economy

Sen Estes Kefauver warned that a steel price increase by major producers could fuel inflation and harm the economy. He urged President Eisenhower to bring management and labor together to craft a wage price formula and asked Eisenhower to press U S Steel Corp to limit the rise to sheets and strip. He cited at least 283 million dollars in direct costs to buyers that would be passed along to consumers through the supply chain.

Washington LP Estes Kefauver D-Tenn Kefauver Eisenhower Senate Antitrust and Monopoly Kefaaver U.S. Steel Corp

Iraqi cabinet to rename Persian Gulf to Arab Gulf

Egyptian press dispatches from Baghdad report the new Iraqi cabinet has decided to rename the Persian Gulf the Arab Gulf. The move reflects regional naming preferences amid ongoing Middle East political shifts.

New Gulf Cairo Baghdad Persian Gulf Arab Gulf

Crosby son Gary to be released from Las Vegas hospital

Gary Crosby, eldest son of Bing Crosby, left hospital after an overnight stay in Las Vegas. Doctors said a combination of gastric upset and a recurring blackout ailment caused unconsciousness but not serious danger. Crosby planned to return to Hollywood for filming with Mardi Gras.

Las Vegas Nev Crosby Bing Trapircana Rasey de Lima Hollywood Gary Ken Philip Larry Crosby Europe New York Coryin Chapman Sands Hotel

Mixed Bathing Foes Arrested in Jerusalem Demonstration

Five people were arrested after a stormy Saturday night protest in Jerusalem against mixed bathing in pools. Police were stoned as several thousand demonstrators, led by Abba Amram Blau, protested in the Holy City. Blau, freed last week on a presidential pardon, had earlier been jailed for leading riotous pool incidents.

Jerusalem Israel Sector UPI Holy Abba Amram Blau

Sign at Lincoln Inn Fields Warns Lawyers Off Grass

A legal section sign at Leandon's Lincoln Inn Fields warns lawyers to stay off the grass. The message states the ground is temporarily closed for grass reestablishment after reinstate ment.

London UPI Leandon Lincoln Inn Fields

Jehovah's Witnesses End Meet in Record Attendance

New York City hosted the eight day Divine Will International Assembly of Jehovah's Witnesses at Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds. Attendance reached 168 758 for morning services and 210 788 for the closing service with no significant trouble reported. Knorr urged divine rulership by God rather than human politicians and predicted the generation’s end with Armageddon, while affirming the earth’s survival under God’s Kingdom.

New York UPI Jehovah's Witness Nethan H. Knorr Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society Patrick Kirby Divine Will International Assembly Knorr Yankee Stadium Polo Grounds Uy Knorr

Census finds South has largest families nationwide

Census data show the South leading in average family size at 3.74 members while the West trails at 3.51 and the Northeast 3.55. The national average is 3.61. Whites average 3.55 members versus 4.17 for non whites. low income groups average 3.2 and high income 3.5. The average household head has 10.4 years of schooling, with wives schooling slightly higher. One in four families has a member with a college education, correlating with higher income.

Washington Census Bureau West Northeast North Central States Cedlicee

Imprensa Popular to Suspend Publishes in Brazil

The Communist newspaper Imprensa Popular will suspend publication today due to financial difficulties. Its last edition criticizes Secretary of State John Foster Dulles. Editor Pedro Motta Lima said the move is temporary, with a policy and staff shakeup planned before resumption.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil UPI Imprensa Popular John Foster Dulles Pedro Motta Lima

Enraged sailor shoots wife's lover in Pittsfield

Pittsfield Massachusetts a sailor Ehgel M Slonsky 28 stationed at Charleston S C was charged with murder after he found his wife Paulita 26 with Henry Gripenberg 27 a Marine reservist asleep in their bed Slonsky shot Gripenberg five times killing him and later confessed saying he found them sleeping in his bed He followed Gripenberg around the upstairs firing until he collapsed Slonsky told police he entered by a kitchen window and planned the act pending a district court hearing Slonsky and Paulita have two young daughters custody remains with relatives.

Pititsfield Mass UPS Ehgel M. Slonsky Pittsfield Charleston S. C Slonsky Henry Gripenberg Gripenberg Marine Corps Des Moines Iowa Paulita Thomas J. Calnan Calhan

False scent laid to divert hounds in deer hunts

The British League Against Cruel Sports began laying false trails in Britain's West Country last weekend to foil hounds during deer hunts. The People newspaper cited North Devon and South Somerset branches hoping to save some deer. A special chemical drew off the dogs.

London UPI British League Against Cruel Sports Britain West Country the People North Devon South Somerset

Four teens injured two fatally in Colo four car crash

A late Saturday night crash on U S Highway 285 south of Alamosa left two men dead Florindo Vigil 56 and Gabriel Rivera 7 both of New Mexico. Several others from Ojo Caliente Velarde and Capulin were injured in the chain collision involving drivers Jose I Siseros 48 Paul Cruz Rivera 17 and Jose A Dominguez 22.

Ojo Caliente Rivera Jose A. Dominguez Capulin Colo Sisneros Dominguez Lovio Rivera Otilia Rivera Mary Rivera Bertha Rivera Ojo Caliete Elizardo Vigil Lauracita Vigil Velarde

Fanfani Returns From Washington London and Bonn

Amintore Fanfani returned from a week abroad visiting Washington London and Bonn saying the trip may aid in achieving a peaceful Middle East settlement. The Italian statesman cited discussions with leaders on security and diplomacy during the tour.

Rome Upi Ttalian Fremie Amintore Fanfani Washington London Bonn Middle East

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