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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1958

Page

6

Oust Benson Drive Gains GOP Backing

Republican lawmakers press Benson ouster amid the Eisenhower administration clash. Miller reports 30 to 40 GOP congressmen backing the push, planning talks with President Adams. Hagerty says no meeting planned. Benson vows to continue defending his policies and political interests.

Washington GOP Benson Agriculture Hart Taft- Benson Eisenhower A. L. Miller R-Neb Sherman Adams Miller White House James C. Hagerty Henson Harts Nebraska Behson

Stolen Plane Joyride Ends With Release In Van Nuys

In Van Nuys the district attorney declined to file a criminal complaint against Peter Holloway 39 after a joyride in a stolen airplane ended with a crash off San Clemente Island killing pilot John L Sipple 33. Holloway was released despite police suspects. Sipple’s body was recovered offshore near the San Onofre Marine Recreation Center.

van Nuys CNS District Attorney’s Office San Clemente ‘Island Atty Sheldon Brown Peter “Hollowaty de Celis Hollowaty John L.sipple Lindley Ave Reseda San Onofre Marine: Recreation Center Holloway Sipple San Diego

Five Billion Debt Limit Boost Passed by Senate

The Senate approved and sent to President Eisenhower a bill raising the federal debt ceiling by five billion dollars. The limit becomes 480 billion, replacing the prior 425 billion, and the higher ceiling will last through the next funding gap. Supporters cite missiles, public works, and a potential tax cut as justifications.

Washington Senate Eisen Sen Byrd D-Va Senate Finance Committee Sen. Kert D' Okla Virginian Treasury Fenders Russia

Bill Would End Tax on Transportation Tickets

Senate Commerce Committee members sponsor a bill to repeal the 10 percent passenger tax on transportation tickets and to remove the 3 percent excise tax on freight transportation. The measure aims to simplify costs for travel and shipping and would affect riders and shippers nationwide.

Washington UP Senate Commerce Committee

Gisele MacKenzie Weds Robert Shuttleworth in Las Vegas

Gisele MacKenzie wed Robert Shuttleworth in Las Vegas in a surprise ceremony. The Canadian singer and violinist, known for TV appearances on Jack Benny and a Hit Parade feature, plans a two day honeymoon before returning to Hollywood.

Las Vegas Gisele MacKenzie Ness Televisio Robert Shuttleworth Mar “Sele Hage Shuttleworth Canada MacKenzie Jack Benny Flamingo Hotel Dureiet Bradle'McName Maurice Kessler Axel Stord-hal Shuttlesworth

Knight Opens Drive by Ripping Rep Engle

In San Francisco Gov. Knight opened his bid for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination by attacking Rep. Clair Engle. He accused Engle of sectional water policy and damaging Southern California, while deferring broad settlement to a commission of water experts.

Knight Rep Engle San Francisco Gov.t U.S Clair Engle Roth Thei Plush Cheraton Cyril. Meagnin Jack * Bi Ranis Engie California William F. Knowlands Ir. Engle Los Angeles Tuolumne River Tuolumne County Ates Ake Glen Canyon Dam Hoover Colorado Hoover Dam The Canyon Eagle Si ‘Knight

City Council Rates Pay Television Referendum Delay

Los Angeles city council delayed action on the pay television referendum until March 5, awaiting further discussion and public input on the controversial proposal.

Los Angeles

Whalers Catch 1424 Whales In 1956 57 Season

United Nations figures from the Food and Agriculture Organization report 1424 whales caught in the 1956 57 season by Dutch whalers. The haul produced about 20000 tons of meat and blubber for sale and export.

United Nations N.Y U.N. Food and Agriculture

A Guide to Stock Ownership and Investment Plans

A husband explains stock ownership to his wife and son, detailing how owning shares makes one a part owner and eligible for dividends, plus the role of local NYSE member firms. He cautions about risks, the need for paying bills first, and introduces a pay-as-you-go investment plan with a booklet titled Dividends Over the Years offering a free copy.

New York Stock Exchange XEARA Aly Black Exchange Dept. BC F. C New York New

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