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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1959

Page

2

We Recovered the Space Monkeys In Navy Test Drama

Lt. (j.g.) Edward Poy recounts the space monkeys Able and Baker in the space age series. Navy daredevil crews recover missiles mid Atlantic under dangerous conditions. The piece explains recovery methods and potential lessons for future space travel.

Navy Adm Dan Gallery mid-Atlantic Edward Poy Cord Boker

The Secrets of Long Life

A feature based on actual interviews by the Gall Poll explores how food exercise and daily habits may extend longevity.

Gall

Four Looting Charges Dismissed in Estate Case

Four counts of grand theft against Long Beach police sergeant Phil H Lindsay 41 of 1750 Redondo Ave were dismissed Monday as Judge Mark Brandier began dismissal arguments. Lindsay Newton Adkins and another former official face remaining counts and bail.

Phil H. Lindsay Long Beach Lindsay Redondo Ave Mark Brandier Los , Angeles Tom A Newton Philip A. Adkins Trusty Adkins Newton Pepperwood Dr Ramillo Ave

World Around Dutch Princess to Visit U S

Crown Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands will make a 10 day U S visit September 11 to 21, staying at the White House September 14 on the eve of Khrushchev’s arrival. Her program emphasizes tracing early Dutch settlers with little chance of meeting Khrushchev.

the Hague Netherlands Beatrix United States White House Nikita S. Khrushchev Khrushchev Prinnece Ie Hye New World

Offshore Islands Shelling by Reds Reported

Formosa Taipei reports Chinese Communist artillery strikes on the Quemoy Islands near Formosa and on Kaoteng in the Matsu group, with 29 shells and 60 rounds fired respectively.

Taipeh Formosa Defense Ministry Quemoy Islands Kaoteng Matsu Group

Lord Visits A Sub as Skipjack Returns to Port

Britain's first lord of the admiralty the Earl of Selkirk visits Portland while the U S Navy nuclear submarine Skipjack returns from a shakedown cruise to an undisclosed destination pending further orders.

Portland England Britain Miralty Earl of Selkirk U.S. Navy

Senate Defeats Further Housing Fund Cuts

The Senate defeated two amendments to cut the housing bill further, voting 53 to 40 to reject a $50 million college classroom loan program and 52 to 40 to reduce new public housing authorizations from 37,000 to 25,000. The redrafted measure preserves $650 million urban renewal grants, $250 million for college housing loans, and $50 million for federal elderly housing loans.

Washington Cay Senate Eisenhower Congress Senate Banking Committee

Diaper Heist Delays 100 Babies Delivery

In Chicago a thief stole Ronald Leatherman’s truck containing 6 000 diapers for 100 babies. The loss delayed emergency deliveries by hours as the driver reported the grab at a coffee shop en route.

Chicago UPI Orbis Ronald Leatherman Edward Weinberg

Finch arraigned in wife slaying case at Pomona court

Dr. R Bernard Finch 41 a West Covina surgeon faced arraignment in Pomona Superior Court as agreement of counsel kept the case open for two weeks He is scheduled to enter a plea August 31 to the charge that he shot and killed his wife Barbara Jean 133 the night of July 18

Pomona

Carpenters Find Their Imake Model and Rate in Classified

Local classifieds reveal carpenters seeking a specific imake model and rate for projects. The listing notes desired specifications, scope, and negotiation terms. Vendors are urged to contact through standard ad channels for quotes and job details.

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