Lakewood underpass opening set for Saturday ceremony
Exact schedule calls for 9 a m opening of the Lakewood Blvd underpass as part of a 5.5 million airport improvement project. Mayor Kealer, councilmen and city officials will lead a ribbon ceremony and motorcade through the 1000 foot tunnel with city officials, the Airport Advisory Committee, Chamber reps, the contractor Sully Miller and engineers Moffatt Nichol. The old Lakewood Blvd will remain as a service road north of Spring Street. The six lane underpass was under a 3.5 million contract with completion set for March 1958, while the detour road should finish by May 1. The 9280 foot diagonal runway will follow, with a 10,000 foot extension pending property purchases for Douglas Aircraft’s needs.
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Sam E. Vickers
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Sully-Miller Co
Moffatt & Nichol
Spring St
Five-Cent Mail OKd by Senate
The Senate voted 49 to 42 to accept Eisenhower’s plan for a 5 cent first class stamp with a three year limit. Walter Reuther’s use of the Senate caucus room for a news conference drew sharp rebukes from Sen. Goldwater who called him a moral coward. An inquiry into the Reuther event was promised, with questions about the move from the press room to the caucus room and who approved it. The vote kept the bill on track and set the stage for a broader postal rate debate.
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Postal rate hike eyed as 4 cent permanent stamp approved
The President and Postmaster General secure a victory as the Senate decides on maintaining a 4 cent rate for nonlocal letters, with the House already approving the 4 cent increase. Conference will reconcile House and Senate versions after final passage.
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Congress
General Electric Drops Fair Trade Policy Slashes Prices
General Electric Co scrapped its fair trade policy on small appliances Wednesday and within minutes New York area stores started slashing prices. A giant banker headache followed as rebels burned thousands of checks in Havana Cuba.
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Salem firefighters end strike over wage demand
In Salem Missouri on a Wednesday, ten volunteer firefighters refused to fight fires until wages rose from three cents to one cent, signaling a labor dispute that halted emergency responses and prompted likely council action.
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Long Beach Voters Urged to Support Oil Lands Unitization
LA says apathy risks election as residents face a key Long Beach amendment. The measure would allow oil producing lands to be unitized with other producers to address subsidence. The call to vote stresses the issue’s urgency and potential impact.
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Navy Can't Budget for Subsidence at Long Beach Shipyard
Congress has barred large Navy outlays to fix subsidence at Long Beach Naval Shipyard until effective prevention is in place. Rep. Craig Hosmer says the Navy plans only 7500,900 for subsidence work in the new budget, pending state anti subsidence action and a House Armed Services subcommittee report. The Navy cites protection measures and minimum funding required to safeguard government property from inundation.
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Washington Bureau
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Mississippi tornado toll and 12 mile debris path across state
AP reports violent tornadoes killed at least 10 and wounded more than 50 across central and southern Mississippi. Debris spanned about 12 miles from Canton to Poplarville, devastating Richton to Waynesboro area. Dozens injured, with several in serious condition. casualties include Sally Day near Canton and others near Carthage and Jackson.
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Nixon Role Secret in the Emergency
President Eisenhower disclosed a definite understanding with Vice President Nixon on what Nixon would do if the president cannot continue. The terms remain secret, but likely include Nixon shouldering at least some presidential duties. Senator Morse criticized secrecy and called for openness, warning the Constitution should not yield to covert policy. Eisenhower also discussed possible tax cuts and economic recovery, saying relief may come in March with more jobs and increased federal spending on public works, agriculture, and defense.
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Officials Attack Phone Hike Bid in LA Hearing
Witnesses for the City of Los Angeles challenged Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Co. request for a 40.5 million dollar rate increase during testimony in a state utility hearing. Robert W. Russell, assistant general manager of the city Department of Public Utilities, said the company has a higher earnings position than most major telephone peers and could add about 21 million dollars to surplus under the proposed rates. Manuel Kroman, a rate engineer, added that PTST earnings in the Southland have historically exceeded those in other regions, with service to Compton El Segundo Gardena Hawthorne Inglewood Lomita Lynwood San Pedro Torrance and Wilmington part of its southern area.
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Pacific. Telephone. &. Telegraph Co
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Hawthorne
Defense budget spike and reorg push in brief
Washington notes that Defense Secretary McElroy said the administration will seek more than 31.3 billion and possibly up to 1.7 billion in a new defense appropriation. He told the Senate subcommittee gains in space and missiles and hinted reorganizing plans due in March. House Armed Services leaders Vinson Arends Killay introduced a separate reform bill proposing 15 secretaries and a drastic civilian staff cut from 2,400 to 600.
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High Style Shook Look Suits: WM Assistant Recounts Career
WM’s new assistant recalled his prior role as chief personnel officer for two fashion houses. He noted a past policy encouraging stylish attire for staff, but an employee misinterpreted it leading to a reassignment to the fitting room, a decision that caused tension at the firm.
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