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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1959
Page
1
LAC column argues that ignoring historical economic cycles is dangerous as stock prices and incomes swing, warns against government and corporate reliance, notes rising stock ownership and inflation risk, and stresses older people recall past downturns while younger readers focus on charts.
In Dallas Raymond Vallant, a service station worker, was robbed by two armed men who tied his hands. He used a screwdriver held in his teeth to dial police, but the gunmen escaped with $400.
Thirteen toll-takers on the Centennial Bridge between Rock Island Illinois and Davenport Iowa were suspended after authorities reported a toll shortfall potentially totaling 750000 dollars. FBI agents investigated a scheme involving a treadle counting axles and paid off tolls, with officials denying involvement by bridge leadership.
The report outlines variable conditions with cooler trends and a mix of windy periods through today and Tuesday. It notes scattered showers, inland and coastal winds, and a general fluctuation in temps and humidity. Coastal section mentions 72 degrees for the region with a Mexico border note and tide times around sunrise and sunset.
Severe weather struck the Buffalo area with hail rain and lightning causing outages and property damage. A robber hid in a market for hours stealing about $2000. Police said the storm knocked out power to hundreds of families and sparked several fires.
Washington report outlines reactions to a radio program listing major candidates. Critics flag Sen Douglas as too old and Sen Kennedy as too young while Gov Meyner and Sen Humphrey draw varied notes. The broadcast included mentions of Stevenson and Symington among others.
Uve on the Beach at the Huntington Hotel BOF BLOCK Lane 2902 Docan Elyd Long Reach.
A fragment lists F Kennedy of Massachusetts, Governor Williams of Michigan, Governor Meyner of New Jersey, Senator Stevenson, Senator Humphrey of Minnesota, Senator Symington, and Senator Lyndon Johnson of Texas, indicating a wide field in early campaign coverage.
Fragmentary legal notice from Los Angeles Superior Court dated October 6, 184% with references to parties and docket C3780. The readable elements mention Pine Avenue in Long Beach and a court action. Details are incomplete and uncertain due to damaged text.
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