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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1958

Page

2

Johnson Shelved For Office Space In Senate Tilt

In a lighthearted power shuffle, Senate space went to seniority as Lyndon Johnson, though top in party leadership, drew a modest office in the new marble building. The race for suites pitted Hayden, Russell, Byrd, Murray, and Nixon against him, with Frank Dryden orchestrating the seniority based allocation amid a game of musical chairs.

Senate Capitol Kinsell Lyndon Senate Space Committee Outer Charman Tom Hennings Johnson May Ore Wes Arizona Carl Hayden St. Wext Dick, Russell Georgia Harry Byrd Virginia Manlaria Jim Murray Hymiton Johnson Luci Jess Nixon Rules Committee Frank Dryden Congress Dryden Connecticut West Virginia David Howard Cannon Nevada Tom Dodd Robert Har Byrd Anyhuilding

Sacramento Man Kills Wife Then Himself in Domestic Tragedy

A Sacramento couple’s marriage ends in a double tragedy as William C. Prater shoots his wife in their bedroom. He then turns the gun on himself after the 46 year old banker’s rise at Seattle First National Bank is noted, leaving their children stunned by the scene. The son reports seeing his father collapse near the pool after the fatal acts. The surviving wife recalls the moment with disbelief as authorities investigate the incident. In other news, Khrushchev’s memo reveals a vote tally with Humphrey in a Kremlin discussion, and Arkansas debates over civil rights see speculation about Gov Faubus and a candidate’s independence from party influences.

Sacramento William C Prater Big Tohn Dave Ma Johnnie Anal Sarah Jane Richard Prater Petr Rex Kitchen Seattle First National Bank Natice Soviex Khrushthey Minnesota Hubert Humphrey Kremlin Khrushchev Russell Georgia Byrd Virginia South Eisenhower Alabama Montgover Alford House Elections Committee Faubus Ihavelt J Roman Pucitski GOP Timothy Sheehan Chicago Pucitski Facin Sin

Berlin Problem Ignorance Spurs Call for Responsibility

A Gallup poll finds most Americans support standing firm on Berlin risk but over one in five say they never heard of the issue. Education correlates with awareness yet personal responsibility remains essential to informed democratic participation.

Gallup Berlin Rodders

Fire kills mother and eight children in Auburn home

Early Friday a blaze at the unfinished two story Hollenbach residence in Auburn Washington killed Mrs Ole Hollenbach 38 and eight children aged 4 to 18. Father Ole Hollenbach 42 survived with minor burns and two others escaped. Cause believed to be a short circuit in an electric clock in the living room.

Auburn Wash Ole Hohenbach Hollenbach Ole Hollenbach Gale Donald Garry Sharon Patricia Mary Ellen Carl Penny Belle Wanda Hallenbach Phoebe Hightower Hallenbach Mollenbach

Thiel's Girl Liked Costume Bracelet in Memphis Heist

Police arrested Willie Young 33 for stealing 15000 dollars worth of jewels from a Memphis home. His girlfriend wore a diamond five sixteenth of an inch bracelet valued at 85000 dollars, which Young said he gave her for a night Christmas. Police say she believed it was costume jewelry.

Thiel Memphis Willie Young Young

Ice fishermen reel in 1000-pound hairy whopper

In Bloomington suburbs on Friday a huge 1000-pound horselike fish story unfolded as John Hamilton ice fished and watched a horse sink through the ice up to its neck. Crowd efforts with a rope and tail lifted the animal after a long struggle.

Minneapolis Erin Jake Bloomington John Hamilton

Italians Spend More in Christmas Shopping

ROME UPI The Italian government statistical institute center said Friday that Christmas spending in Italy rose 10 percent this year over 1957 figures.

Rome UPI Government Statistical Institute Center Italy

Independent Land Beach daily newspaper notice entry

Independent newspaper published daily except Sunday at Sixth St and Finn Ave Land Beach California shows entry details with mailing and court adjudication notes. Includes classification as second class matter Mar 27 4843 and decree 6-107e0, with carrier and mail rates and single copy price.

Sixth St Finn Ave Land Beach Long Beach Superior Court Los Angeles County

Never Too Old Santa Belief Sparks Chicago Family Rally

In Chicago, 78 year old Harry Shilling, labeled too old to believe in Santa, receives the bicycle he wished for at Christmas after his nine children pool resources, sharing the gift to bring joy to their father.

Chicago Harry Shilling Santa Claus

Long Beach Area Weather Forecast

Considerable cloudiness today with mostly sunny Sunday and little temperature change. High near 65 today, 68 Friday, 52 low. Along Southland beaches clouds fade to sun, mountain areas see showers north then clear. Coastal summary notes general rainfall along the coast to San Francisco, fair weather in Southern California. Tides and water temps listed for Long Beach and nearby, with sun and moon times.

Long Beach Southland Washington Oregon California San Francisco

Buddhists Scoot on a Pilgrimage Across Burma and Graves

Three Japanese Buddhists from the Japan Burma Good Will Assn begin a three month motor scooter pilgrimage to sacred sites and WWII graves in Burma. Travelers are Mitsumaro Ichihata 41 Haruhisa Shiratsuchi 27 and Motoharu Shimada 38.

Tokyo UPI Burma Leip Good Will Assn Mitsumaro Ichihata Haruhisa Shiratsuchi Motoharu Shimada

Milwaukee bankruptcy filing cites vast debts and few assets

Bria Mueller, a Milwaukee businessman, asked a federal court to declare him bankrupt on Friday. He listed assets of 111 dollars and debts of 8 615 dollars, citing damning lessons from his finances.

Milwaukee Bria Mueller

Life at Huntington Hotel Offers Oceanfront Escape

An OCR fragment describes living at the Huntington Hotel on Ocean Boulevard Long Beach with rooms, dining, and services. It mentions a weekly rate of 29 9.00 and various amenities including baths and room service, though much text is garbled. The passage evokes hotel life, dining options, and a seaside setting with partial phrases and prices.

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