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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1958
Page
9
A discussion mirrors Pakistan Civil Service stunts where workers threaten wage gains by reducing attire, raising questions about practicality in the United States. The piece notes the folly of adapting such a tactic locally and contrasts it with public reactions to other oddities.
Former First Lady Mrs Roosevelt urged a capacity Long Beach audience to seek understanding of Russia as the best way to meet communism. She said you cannot fight something you know nothing about and stressed that free world and Soviet systems are watched in all life aspects, not just military. She advised Americans to look beyond their own areas and acknowledged varied reactions from Russians during her visit.
Long Beach district Bureau of Public Assistance reports a 40 percent rise in local relief applications over a year, with January tally at 1,209 and a 52 percent jump from December. County-wide, general relief and old age security also increased amid recession, layoffs, and families awaiting benefits as aging residents seek aid.
Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan announced Tiger Corp a Los Angeles County compressed air oil and gas firm has filed articles of incorporation to be capitalized at 1 million with 1 par shares. Directors listed as M. H. and Bernice Stansbury and addresses at Wardlow Road and Village Row.
A Long Beach physician told the City Council opponents of a proposed mental health program smear supporters with Communist labels. Dr. K C Brandenburg urged state funded participation in the California Community Mental Health Services Act, detailing its goal to fund adult psychiatric clinics child guidance clinics and rapid treatment wards under a seven member council including three psychiatrists.
WALHFRED Jacobson and COLE are central as the city attorney notes that a charter section permits dismissal with two thirds of the City Council. The board seeks guidance while the State Lands Commission studies four legal questions to speed unitization and repressuring of the Wilmington Oil Field with an estimated cost of 32 million dollars.
A Tuesday fire spread from the Aberdeen Hotel at 340 E First St to a cafe and restaurant at 138 Ey First St, causing extensive water and smoke damage. The Aberdeen Hotel’s second floor suffered notable damage, and the restaurant and bar also sustained smoke damage.
Rep Craig Hosmer urged swift passage of antisubsidence legislation before April 1 as the House Armed Services Committee prepares new shipyard funding talks for Long Beach Naval Shipyard. Councilman John F Baker commented, and the council voted to notify Hosmer that Gov Knight will add subsidence to a special legislative call, with the city ready to present its antisubsidence bill.
Boy Scout Troop 156 will present a merit badge show from 8 to 9 PM at 1140 Ximeno Ave Broadie Jones, scoutmaster, announced for today.
The Sons of Norway announce a Washington's Birthday dance on Saturday night February 22 at Hak. Local plans emphasize a festive event with community participation and traditional Norwegian tunes.
A. C. Malone, 87, sues 56 year old Irene Malone for divorce in Superior Court claiming desertion since June 30, 1955. They married August 29, 1929 with no community property. The case notes a stock dispute over 11,500 Hancock Oil shares, previously awarded to Mrs Malone but later reduced, with about 450 000 value now and 13 500 shares retained.
The Towan Association of Southern California will hold its annual winter picnic at Lincoln Park in Los Angeles on March 1. Towans have been invited to attend, with the park located at Mission and Valley Boulevard.
The City Council approved a three million dollar 12 story luxury apartment project at Ocean Blvd and Paloma Ave after overturning a Planning Commission ruling. Gerald Desmond led the dissent urging financing guarantees and no sales office. supporters cited shoreline development and local business backing.
Downtown Long Beach merchants organize Dollar Days Thursday through Saturday with extended parking outside the downtown area to handle up to 20,000 cars daily. Bus rides home for customers are paid by retailers with shopper tickets required. a park and shop stamp system will offer 16 cents home fare, and a special Dollar Day box ads section will publish bargains from the participating firms.
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