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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1957

Page

2

Van Alstyne Hapless on Dial Phone Change Faces local clash

In Van Alstyne Texas residents oppose a proposed rate increase by Texas Telephone Co to fund a dial system conversion. City poll of 375 subscribers shows 90 percent favor keeping the old operator system. Mayor Roscoe Garver cites the ability to locate doctors and service as key reason to resist change while some back the upgrade.

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House Asks New Plan On Guard Training Delay

Washington action seeks a 13 month delay in the Army order forcing six months of training for National Guard recruits. Chairman Overton Brooks proposes delaying for younger recruits and shortening initial training to 11 weeks with encouragement for longer service, while Army opposition remains.

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Jones Denies Branding Guard Gen Green Liar

SACRAMENTO Maj Gen Earl M Jones adjutant general denied calling Maj Gen Roy A Green a liar in response to a telegram from retired Maj Gen John W Guerard. He said Green’s claim that the 49th Division of the California Guard remained at strength after six months of compulsory training was not supported by the facts. Jones cited an aide Lt Col Howard Jesperson showing January losses and said Guerard’s charge was based on a misinterpretation.

Sacramento Earl M. Jones Roy A. Green Green House Jones California Guard Talmadge

Ford engineers foresee 1967 model access with sliding roofs

Ford engineer Victor Raviola said future cars may open via sliding roofs or butterfly doors as models shrink to about 52 inches in height within ten years. The forecast came at a Fort Wayne dinner marking National Engineers Week.

Fort Wayne Ind Ford Motor Co Victor (. Raviola Ford

Georgia Seeks Impeachment of Supreme Court Justices?

The Georgia Senate adopted a resolution to impeach Chief Justice Warren and Justices Black, Douglas, Reed, Frankfurter, and Clark for alleged high crimes and misdemeanors over racial decisions. The move drew little support from Georgia's Washington delegation, with many doubting impeachment would proceed.

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California Democrats Prep Plans for Brown and Richards

Secretive moves by Pat Brown and Richard Richards stir California politics as Brown weighs governor or attorney general while Richards faces a tough senate bid amid Knowland’s retirement outlook. The party contends over the best path to a Senate seat or the governorship. Brown holds a strong run for either post, leaving Richards contesting the senate race and the party’s timing uncertain.

Weather Across United States Shows Varying Highs and Lows

Tides today reach 12 feet at 6 18 am with low tides 0 4 foot at 11 28 am and 2 4 feet at 10 29 am. Saturday highs reach 4 8 feet at 4 15 8 am with lows near 0 1 foot at 12 24 pm and 2 2 feet at 7 48 pm. Suaries note uncertain date.

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