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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1959
Page
2
A fragmented column laments revealing swimwear debates at a local pageant, urges anti litter action including cigarette butt removal, and recalls a Long Beach resident's live cigarette scare. It also comments on downtown ice cream cone drippings, public cleanliness, and a landlord’s beatnik definition for rear-apartment tenants.
A garbled item recalls Teerge Martin DeVries boasting of catching small fish and a peer offering a tale of big fish in Montana. The narrative shifts to Judge Charles Smith recounting an early court scene where he frivolously addresses the judge as honey after a breakfast talk with his wife.
English beauty Pamela Anna Searle plans a week in her native country to reassure family amid press backlash over Southern California social life. She defends herself against sensational reports, says some neighbors distanced themselves, and will return to Hollywood to pursue acting after the trip. She was Miss Photogenic in Miss Universe.
Los Angeles Assemblyman Joseph C. Shell accused Governor Pat Brown of using surplus California tax dollars to fuel a potential national ticket bid. Shell said Brown’s proposed taxes would hit working and middle income groups hardest, and cited union opposition to income tax measures. He also criticized Brown’s numerous boards and commissions as propaganda outlets.
The Long Beach based USS Helena received the battle efficiency award Friday afternoon, tied to the Pacific Fleet competition. Rear Adm Vernen L Lowrance presented the plaque as Capt. Divenes Nels C. Johinson accepted on behalf of the cruiser and crew.
A public Friday event honored ship crews with the battle efficiency E award. The USS Walke and USS Helena teams were recognized for excellence across engineering and supply departments. The ceremony took place at Pier 20, Long Beach Naval Shipyards, with visits scheduled from today through Sunday.
A Lakewood couple vacationing in West Yellowstone suffered minor injuries as Montana's strong earthquake struck Sleepy Hollow Motel. Robert MacDonald and wife bruised legs while four relatives escaped unharmed. their son and daughter slept through the tremors as the family echoed reports of California quakes. Charles MacDonald, a Long Beach dairy route salesman, and the couple’s children, Diane and Danny, were among those affected.
Three Long Beach men and a fourth coworker were hurt when a freight elevator failed at Ford Motor Co Mercury Division in Pico Rivera. The shaft dropped 20 feet and dumped a car body. Injuries ranged from contusions to multiple fractures but doctors reported no serious condition.
The Senate approved a military construction bill granting 500000 for subsidence repair at the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. The measure, received via telegraph from Senator Claire Engle, follows House passage after Rep Craig Hosmer testified the Long Beach Water Injection Program is halting subsidence without federal aid.
Nine year old Feliz Martin disappeared after telling his mother he would feed goats near San Gabriel River. Deputies located him about 7 miles away near Carson Street and the San Gabriel River, returning him to his relieved parents after a 32 hour search. No reason for his leaving home was given.
State Park Commission deferred the Al amitos Bay seawall proposal and announced a $14 million five year cutback in recreational development. The action delays several park projects including Huntington Beach Tin Can Beach and San Clemente beaches while a joint study with water resources and other state agencies is ordered. Commission chair Joseph R. Knowland blamed lower oil revenues for the curtailment and urged new funding sources to reactivate deferred projects.
Winnings reached the $2,120 total as 114 winners, including Loren Neuharth of Rutgers Live, shared cash prizes and new lucky numbers. Eleven new numbers listed with varying dollar awards, deadline Monday August 24 at 5 pm.
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