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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1958

Page

2

Ike Tells Agreement on Duties and Disability Plan

President Eisenhower discussed a working agreement on Nixon’s role in a presidential disability scenario and favored a constitutional amendment over mere legislation. He emphasized mutual trust with Nixon, noted illness as a factor, and dismissed the idea of writing a formal letter of understanding while warning against surrendering his own judgment.

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President Eisenhower on foreign aid rally request

The president was asked if he would mobilize Republicans after Former President Truman challenged both parties to back the foreign aid program as Democrats do. Eisenhower recalled a Republican majority supporting the bill and a Democratic majority opposing it, and said he would apologize if his memory was wrong.

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Retired Army Colonel Takes Own Life at Home

Gaulden M. Watkins, a WWII veteran crippled by wounds from the 1944 Normandy invasion, shot himself with a hunting rifle at his home after telephoning a friend to say he could not bear the pain any longer. He had been paralyzed since the war.

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1.3 Billion to Be Asked by McElroy

The McElroy plan requests 1.3 billion for a Joint Chiefs of Staff system. Heads of military departments would form a joint committee on military policy to oversee defense programs and strategy.

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Four Penny Stamps Sell for 18500 at Auction

A block of four British penny stamps issued in 1848, featuring Queen Victoria, sold for 18500 to Ezra Cole, a stamp-buying agent, from the Alfred H Caspary estate. The sale highlights collectible philatelic value and historical context.

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Utah Queen Sally Snell Crowned Founders Day Queen

Red haired sophomore Sally Snell of Fresno California was named University of Utah Founders Day queen in Salt Lake City. She majors in ballet and will be eligible to compete for Miss Utah next summer.

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Teen gunfight leaves L killed and three hurt

In Des Moines two groups clashed in a downtown street gunfight. Cab driver John O Keefe, 48, was mortally wounded as bandits sought loot from a Parker Street burglary. Police wounded several suspects including Wessling 17 and Kline 28 while Beth Robson 18 and Larry Jesser were detained.

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Eisenhower declines comment on Mack FCC case

President Eisenhower refused to pass judgment on FCC member Mack amid a probe into whether Mack was influenced by rival groups seeking a Miami TV license. The inquiry also links thousands of dollars to Thurman Whiteside. The attorney general monitors the case as Mack faces possible removal for cause if warranted.

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Goldwater probes forum clash sparks Senate row

The Senate rackets committee hearings on the Kohler strike in Wisconsin faced a clash as Reuther charged Goldwater with aiming to mute the union, while Goldwater retorted that Reuther is a coward and misusing free speech in a public setting. Humphrey urged restraint as debate intensified.

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Oklahoma Tornado Toll And Severe Weather Update

Ten persons were killed as two tornadoes hit eastern Oklahoma this afternoon. One caused damage near Alderson tearing off a porch and killing 20 chickens after ripping through a two car garage. A second tornado weakened near Moffett across from Fort Smith unroofing a warehouse and blowing out windows. The storm also damaged Pinty Woods Country School for Negroes in Jackson, injuring four students. Strong winds, hail, and mud balls accompanied thundershowers across the Panhandle. Cold fronts pushed to the state lowering Oklahoma City to a record low 28.88. Tulsa logged 28.92, the coldest since 1947. Winds hit 16 mph in El Paso, with dust reducing visibility to a mile and snow power across the plains.

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Stanford Student Details Urge to Kill Before Slaying

San Jose police heard from Thomas Cordry Jr a Stanford sophomore who admitted planning the murder of 17 year old Deena Bonn. He bought a rifle to pick up a girl and killed Bonn with a single shot after driving to an armory. Autopsy found no sexual assault. Bonn died instantly from a gunshot to the brain.

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Youth Committed to CYA for Assault

Geneautry Padilla aged 19 of 4181 Ostrom Ave Lakewood was committed to the California Youth Authority by Superior Judge Ralph K. Pierson on Wednesday for assault by force. Padilla induced a 16 year old Excelsior High School girl into a drive and then assaulted her in Rolling Hills on Oct 29.

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