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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1959

Page

2

Navy would keep Polaris subs to about forty boats

In Minneapolis GA Admiral Beakley said the Navy aims for a compact Polaris fleet of about 40 submarines, resisting growth. He cited diversified deterrence, secure forces, and heavy future needs as reasons not to expand beyond this number. The first missiles would have 1 to 2 megaton warheads with about 1200 mile range.

Minneapolis GA Jace M. Beakley Beakley Naval Operations National Security Commission of the American Legion Aher United States

Eisenhower to urge De Gaulle over French atomic plan

President Eisenhower will ask Charles de Gaulle to abandon France’s plan to explode its own atomic bomb during Sept 2 to 4 talks in Paris. Sources say De Gaulle is unlikely to abandon plans for an atomic power, amid fears a French blast could trigger broader nuclear testing and invite wider reactions.

Paris UPI Eisenhower Charles de Gaulle France de Gaulle EothauWor Mwa Aay Wee U.S Russia Britain Sahara China

5 000 Art Patrons Buy Out Convict Offerings

5000 art patrons at San Quentin freed inmates by purchasing their paintings for the prison art show. Trusties acted as agents as prices ranged from 25 cents to 1200 dollars, with a total near 3100 dollars. Some works were not for sale and certain prisoners refused to participate.

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Average income up in 58 despite price rise

The Commerce Department reports 1958 personal income totaling 356 billion dollars, up 2 percent from 1957, with per capita income at 2057 dollars. Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia New York Nevada California and New Jersey posted the highest averages with gains above the national rate. California showed the largest 1958 increase over 1957 at 145 billion dollars.

Washington Commerce Department Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia New York Nevada California New Jersey

Car Upsets and Fatal Coaster Fall near Mission Beach

San Diego man George A Whitney 60 of 24 died after a coaster overturned on a ride at Mission Beach. He fell from the car on U S 101 20 miles south of here. His wife Eleanor 58 and sister in law 39 provided details to authorities. Whitney was injured but died later at Sistershaw Hospital. The incident occurred Sunday night as the ride malfunctioned.

Santa Maria George A. Whitney SAN Diego UA San Diego Belvedere Ave San Carlos Mission U.S. 101 Here Scripps Hoswife Eleanor Bernard Sidespital la Jolla Sistershaw Armed Forces

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