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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1958

Page

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Subsidence Fears Prompt City Oil Contract Review

Mayor Raymond C. Kesler urged canceling the Long Beach Oil Development Co contract if it blocks a city program to curb subsidence. The call came at City Hall after LBOD officials discussed charter changes to avoid legal obstacles to repressuring the Wilmington Oil Field.

Raymond C. Kesler Has Long Beach Oil Development Co City, Harbor LBOD City Lynn Hassom Jonah Jones Wilmington Kealer

City panel weighs charter change on unitizing field contracts

City officials discuss amending the charter to let the city negotiate new contracts without bidding to unitize and repressure the field. Hossam, Jones, and LEOD backers warn contract changes could be illegal, while Harbor Board and City Council consider actions to halt subsidence and align with state lands policy.

Harper Commission LEOD Hossam and Jones Richfield City Council J and Harbor Board State ‘Lands Commission Joseph Bishop LBCC Company

Defendants Subpoenaed Over Long Beach Land Linkage

The U.S. Marshal's office began serving 400 subpoenas in a federal suit filed by the U.S. government to halt land sinking near the Long Beach Naval Shipyard and curb dumping of local properties. Defendants will have 20 days to reply after receiving notice.

U.S Long Beach Robert Ware Long Beach Naval Shipyard

Skipper Rescues Three From Stranded Motor Vessel Flyer

Coast Guard reports three men were rescued after their 17 foot outboard craft sank near Catalina Island. Skipper Walt Anderson of the Flyer spotted orange in the water and diverted to save the men as rough seas swamped the vessel. The rescued trio, from Bell and Maywood, were picked up after being in the water for hours and were treated for exhaustion.

Russia Hasing Clayton Flyer Pers Paul Rozzo Bell United States Coast Guard Glen West Maywood Man Bert Clayton Ray Tuckers New York Long Point Walt Anderson Catalina Mainand

Falcons Missiles Fire Blasts Plane In Midair Collision

Clinton Missouri report states three air to air missiles were accidentally fired from an F102 during a simulated dogfight, destroying a T33 trainer and injuring two crew members who parachuted clear. The F102 pilot and two T33 officers, all from Duluth base, were unhurt despite the crash near Clinton. An Air Force inquiry follows, with initial note of a safety mechanism failure.

Clinton, Mo UPI Perssons Force Clinton Air Force Lth Duluth Minn Richard-Ghaur Air Force Base Kansas City Clintons Asti Ronald L. Soane Seattle Jack Rice Sacramento Calif Raymond Zuhars Evansville Anes

Glacier Park Fire Rages as Winds Halt Control Efforts

A massive forest fire in Glacier National Park, Montana, resisted eight days of firefighting including 200 Native American personnel. Despite claiming some containment, 25 mph winds pushed flames back into goats country, endangering a 2,200 acre blaze and delaying efforts through the night.

Glacier. Park, Mont Montana National Park Gordon Bender Continental Divide

Decision On Temporary Suspension Of Nuclear Tests

Washington reports a temporary halt on atomic weapons tests in hopes of a permanent ban via a formal treaty. White House indication of a forthcoming announcement. Geneva talks among Western and Russian scientists produced a policy framework, not a binding stop. Eisenhower called the Geneva progress encouraging and a potential step toward disarmament.

Washington UPI United States White House Geneva Eisenhower

Trucking Peace Talks Fail to End Western Tie Up

Six hour face to face session in San Diego with federal mediators failed to resolve terms for ending the Western truck freight strike. Mediator Halligan said talks would resume, while officials noted ongoing lockouts and closures affecting about a thousand drivers as freight movements largely continued.

Teamster Longine San Diego Stephen D. Halligan

Long Beach Youth Completes 3400 Mile Cross Country Bike Trip

18 year old Terry Timmins reached Quincy Massachusetts after pedaling 3400 miles since June 22. He completed the journey in 59 days with six to seven pounds lost and preserved his $50 stake plus $250 in gifts en route. Timmins was welcomed by Mayor Amelio Della Chiesa and named a citizen of Quincy while his sponsorship and future plans drew attention from local officials.

Terry Timmins Long Beach Quincy Mass Timmins Temple Ave Quinay Amelio Della Chiega New England Fore River Lee Anderson California Arizona St. Anthony's High School

Coors Right for Change in a Weather Debate

A fragmented report discusses a weather forecaster and assistants, noting recent routine forecasts and a mention of helpers who send rockets for forecasts. It references a medical convention trip and hints at organizational chatter within the newsroom.

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