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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1957
Page
2
A Senate hearing highlights General LeMay saying the country must rely on SAC and missiles, with plans for airborne alert and faster missile systems. Discussions cover ICBMs, bomber roles, base readiness, and funding needs, while contrasting Western progress with Soviet capabilities.
The speaker notes appointments by Earl Warren and held over by Governor Knight. If Democrat Brown wins, Warren appointees may stay. otherwise Knowland allies would push a house cleaning. The plan hinges on next year’s election and current officeholders face a high gamble.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urged broader hearings on the 15 million dollar PhoneProbes rate increase for the Los Angeles area. Kenneth Hahn asked the state Public Utilities Commission sit for hearings, noting all commissioners live in San Francisco. The board adopted a motion for more adequate public hearings as the city attorney considers a rehearing or justification review.
A brief classified note promotes buying selling or renting items. It lists a contact number HE 2 5959 and encourages calling for arrangements. The fragment mentions shipping and obtaining items but lacks specific names or places.
Fragmented OCR reveals an ocean boulevard lodging ad offering private paths and new carpeting, daily maid service, a large dining room facing the ocean, with mentions of beer, turkey, Virginia ham, and breakfast service. Prices shown include meals and rooms, but details are garbled and hard to parse.
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