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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1958

Page

3

Chiang Urges U S Stand Against Red Threats

Mme Chiang Kai shek told the American Bar Assn convention in Los Angeles that a strong U S statement defending the Formosa islands would deter aggression. She argued a united stance would protect mutual security and prevent Communist encroachment.

Los Angeles Mme U. S Moe Chiang Eisenhower United States Quemoy Matsu China Formosa

Hoover Gives His Pension to Charity

Former President Herbert Hoover announced he would earmark his $25,000 yearly pension for public service or charity. He stated he has long practiced giving all government compensation to public service or charity, pledging to continue this practice.

New York Herbert Hoover State

Red Attacks on Quemoys Escalate as Shelling Intensifies

The sixth day of Red attacks near Formosa reports 40 torpedo boats moved closer to the strait and over 300,000 rounds of heavy artillery shipped to the Communist coast in 10 days. Nationalist forces claim to have destroyed two Red gun positions while reporting naval exchanges near Tungtung Island and a turnback of two Communist invasion attempts at Big Quemoy. Rear Adm. Liu Ho-tu cautions the shelling may mask a landing elsewhere.

Formosa Strait Big Quemay Taten Ebrtan Futsey Say Tungtung Island Tunstung Big Quemoy Defense Ministry theQuemoys Liu Ho-Tu United Press’ International Today America United States Quemoy Metsu Formosa

False Teeth Promised Ease At Local Drug Counter

Dentist warns many wearers fear embarrassment from loose plates. An alkaline oxide powder and adhesive paste claim to secure full denture plates, prevent slipping, and improve breath. Advertisers push FASTEETH at drug counters as a quick fix.

U.S. Stiffening 7th Fleet In Far Pacific Move

The Essex to join four other 7th Fleet carriers around Formosa after passage through the Suez Canal. Fleet strength includes 86 destroyers, 4 submarines and 20 support ships. President Eisenhower defends Formosa pledge as tensions rise amid Quemoy and Matsu bombardment.

7Th Fleet Ond

Jobless Pay Delay Seen for Long Beach Truckers

About 15,000 truckers, locked out by the Teamsters, face possible delays in unemployment benefits as the CTA appeals a Department of Employment ruling. The union vows to take the case to court if unchanged, while President Nixon reiterates no change in eligibility for weekly unemployment pay during the strike-lockout dispute.

Teamsters Union CTA Californias Trucking Assm Department of Employment United States Long Beach

Slower Pace on Integration Draws National Attention

The piece notes President Eisenhower’s remarks on slower integration drawing attention while Roy Wilkins of the NAACP cites seven states without any progress toward desegregation. The Supreme Court and Justice Department are highlighted as plans unfold, with J. Kim Rankin set to file a brief.

Roy Wilkins National Assn Sun People Supreme Court Eisenhower A. Com Justice Department Department J. Kim Lee Rankin

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