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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1958

Page

2

Labor unions and a potential political party threat

LA.C. discusses AFL-CIO leader Meany's warning that unions could form a separate political party if Congress fails to boost labor benefits. The column argues unions already heavily influence the Democratic Party, questions the need for a new party, and highlights funding and organizational activity by COPE and unions.

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Add Two School Years Ike Urges

President Eisenhower urged adding one or two more years to public schooling beyond the four-year high school program. He spoke at a White House conference, noting the need for extended education before children graduate, and indicated plans for a national study on the topic.

Washington Eisenhower White House

President urges expanded education for broader future

The speaker argues for expanded schooling beyond local curricula to better prepare children for responsibilities, noting life is too complex for limited training. He cites a need for broader training that could benefit students even if college is not pursued.

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Long Beach Area Weather Forecast Highlights

Long Beach and Vicinity shows high cloudiness but mostly sunny today and Thursday with highs around 82. Coastal areas may see fog patches and cooler conditions near the coast Thursday. Mountain Areas expect mostly sunny days with little temperature change and continued dry, high fire danger. Desert regions stay sunny with slightly warmer today. Imperial and lower Colorado River valleys reach upper 60s to around 80. Southend beaches have light variable winds shifting to west in afternoons. Coastal Santa Monica Bay remains mostly sunny with brief fog at night and Thursday. High pressure over the West and a weak offshore center drive the pattern, with a Pacific disturbance nearby. Tides show highs near 43 feet early morning and 3.5 feet in afternoon, lows around 23 feet morning, 1.2 feet night. Sunrise 6:52, sunset 4:46, Moonrise 11:44 am. Water temperature at Long Beach remains noted.

Long Beach Southend Santa Monica Bay

Teenagers Die After Anti Freeze Dare In Party

West Newbury Massachusetts police said a party crash led teens to ingest automotive anti freeze under pressure to prove bravery. Carol Gurry 17 hostess died days after the incident and four others were treated. two boys remained hospitalized with one feared losing sight.

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Egg Mudball Assault Blamed on Iraq Reds

Washington AP State Department blamed Communist subversive elements for hurling mudballs eggs and stones at visiting Assistant Secretary of State William Rountree in Iraq. A spokesman absolved Premier Abdel Karem’s regime of responsibility while noting the government backed by Reds aimed to provoke. Subversive elements staged demonstrations at the airport and in Baghdad despite government efforts to provide protection.

Washington State Department William Rountree Iraq Department Abdel Karem Kassem Reds Lincoln White Rountree White Baghdad

State Department official questions demonstrators’ politics

White stated the State Department had no definite information that the demonstrators were Communists but expressed his personal opinion they were. He added that Rounties will proceed with scheduled calls on high Iraqi officials, including assembly members.

White State Department Iraq Assem

Live the Life of Riley at the Huntington Hotel

An advertisement invites readers to stay at the Huntington Hotel 290 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach offering all rooms with new wall to wall carpeting and desk service. Rates present include two for one deals and meals at 25.50 per person. Breakfast and outside catering are noted with dining and lodging amenities.

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