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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1958
Page
16
An editorial debate in the Chronicle on partition hints at North South pressure over water rights. The piece urges cautious talks, warns against extreme threats, and stresses mutual give and take to craft a workable state water program.
National Safety Council labels moderate drinkers as major highway safety menace during holiday travel. Early holiday accidents linked to highball parties, poor weather, long darkness hours, and relaxed attitudes. Many firms cancel office parties to reduce risk, aiming to save lives and limbs.
An elderly burglar laments today’s thieves as aliens to the old craft. He recalls a era of craft and restraint, notes young criminals lack brains and heart, and says many aim to get caught to prove toughness. He contrasts past and present moral decay and says he went straight.
Adolfo Lopez Mateos becomes Mexico's president in a ceremony at the Palace of Fine Arts. Dulles and other dignitaries watched as he pledged to uphold the law and pursue cooperation with the United States, while signaling he will not be pushed around. The event recalls a long history of border tensions and political shifts shaping Mexico and its northern neighbor.
Long Beach reached a regional population exceedance of 300000 in the latest RPC analysis while October estimates showed 269408 residents. Temperatures hit a record high as a heat wave set new marks with historic prior highs in 1878 and 1893. meanwhile the Building Department issued a permit to widen E Second Street bridge over the San Gabriel River from 24 to 30 feet with a new sixth sidewalk on the south side.
Ray Tucker reports widespread delays in paying defense contracts. Government owes about 35 billion for delivered weapons, with hundreds of small subcontractors facing bankruptcy and workers losing jobs as payments stall. Congress may form a special committee or a civilian settlement board to enforce timely pay and hold prime contractors accountable. Justice Douglas warns of unchecked contractor clerical power and calls for independent appeals. The crisis forecasts worsen with ongoing Cold War budgets and broader impact across firms from New England to the West Coast.
William McManus praises three sisters who died protecting children during a Chicago show fire calling their deaths magnificent. Llewyn Lioyss says no chance of a free Berlin under the four power status. Leroy Collins stresses states must take responsibility with federal relations and rejects empty states rights slogans.
F. McDonald of Swift Transportation Boh Bell commends the police department and officer Robert Knipp for promptly recovering and notifying him about his car. The note highlights quick action by the California Highway Patrol and impoundment at Flamingo Beach and personal attention by Officer Knipp.
FBI agents in Chicago coordinated aid for victims of a fatal school fire. Local offices collected ten home savings hoarded for a Christmas party to assist families affected by the tragedy. Police and fire officials supported relief efforts and communal fundraising continued through the week.
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