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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1958

Page

3

Labor Hits Ike on Ives Bill Stand

The AFL-CIO condemned President Eisenhower for political chicanery urging Congress to stay in session to pass a union reform bill. It accused his administration of aiding the Teamsters to defeat a labor backed Senate measure, issued after a summer meeting in the Pocono Mountains. The council also ordered Carpenters president Hutcheson to explain his ties to the Indiana highway scandal, signaling possible resignation.

Unity Wouse UPI Afl-Cio Eisenhower Congress Teamsters Senate Afl-Cio Executive Council Pocono Mountains Kennedy Ives Council Carpenters Maurice "A. Hutcheson Indiana Hutcheson Caste

Anti-High Court Bill Defeated in Senate Vote

The Senate killed a measure by Sen Styles Bridges to revive state anti-subversive laws once struck down by the Supreme Court in the Steve Nelson case. It also rejected a broader amendment by Sen John J McClellan that would require explicit Congress consent for federal laws to supersede state statutes. The adjournment came after House approval of a plan for five demonstration water plants and a compromise on space agency funding.

Mass Supreme Court Senate Sen Styles Bridges High Court Steve Nelson John J. McClellan D-Ark Congress Johnson House Sovernment New Space Agency

Travel Secretary Named for Governor Knight in California

Gov WKnight appoints James T Randall of Sacramento as travel secretary. Randall, a 12 year state civil service employee with the State Division of Agriculture, will take a leave from his current post.

Sacramento UPS Wknight James T. Randall Aps Ransdall Civil Service State Division of Agriculture

Victor K Hart Heads Miss Universe Group for 1959

Victor K Hart owner of the Venetian Square apartments was elected president of the Long Beach Beauty Congress, sponsor of the Miss Universe Pageant. The 1959 officers include William Becker and other executives. A banquet will be held Oct 1. The group lauded Bishop and noted rising publicity and TV reach for the pageant in 1958.

Victor K. Hart Thel Venetian Square Ane and Hotel Thurst Ine Rhe William Betker Joseph Bishop Larry Collins Oscar Meinhardt James H. Crocker Matthews R. A. Reid Aaron Schultz Charles C. Stratton Hart George P. Taubman Rex Welch Presi Jand H.S. Matthews Albert G. Davis Willj Bishop Long Beach

Fish of All Kinds Sweepstakes Winners Named

An 11 year old girl and a 16 year old boy won prizes at Belmont Pier in the All City Fishing Rodeo for kids. Diana Henry of Artesia took a 2 pound, 9 ounce barracuda and Richard Brandt of Lakewood caught a 3 pound, 4 ounce bonita. Top city trophies went to the boy and girl with the largest fish. More than 950 youngsters participated.

Belmont Pier Independent Press- Telegram Diana Henry Corby Ave. Artesia Richard Brandt Eberle St. Lakewood Recreation Department Dave Pearson Colorado St Terry Francis Bennett St Michael D. Land Donald E. Garson Sarvas J Ave Rainbow Pier Memories Hospital

Acting Prime Minister Swart Serves After Strijdom Ill

In Capetown Gov Gen Jansen named Charles R Swart acting prime minister following severe lung and heart trouble of Prime Minister Johannes G Strijdom. Swart announced the decision after cabinet advice as the country faced the health crisis at the top of government. A separate local event noted as a 6 am to 1 pm fishing derby in Southern California featured youths winning multiple divisions, with first prizes awarded to Mike Smo, George Taylor, Moe Junipero, and others for various catches including halibut perch and a notable 5-pound starfish among unusual living thing prizes.

Capetown South Africa Charles R. Swart Justice Assembly E. G. Jansen Johannes G Strijdom

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