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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1958

Page

2

New Year Hints and Odd News From Around Town

A collage of New Year musings and light news from diverse locales. Antonio Corvesh shows his loss of a $10,000 bankroll after a robbery in Providence New Jersey. Paris police issue New Year greetings with parking Ticket advice while a Des Moines judge launches a free taxi home program for tipplers.

Paris Police Andre Labilonne Felicn Des Moines Ray Bartison Harrison Hartman

Engineer Unit Raps Plan Amid Science Education Debate

Washington dispatch reports the National Society of Professional Engineers critiquing the Eisenhower Administration plan to fund science education. The society urges direct college funding to boost enrollments and questions granting 10,000 two-year undergraduate scholarships. Democratic leaders say the plan is good but insufficient, pushing for a broader program and safeguards.

Washington Fulbright D-Ark University Io Arkansas Sen Humphrey D-Biinz Congress

Demo Wins Congress Seat in West Chicago

In a special election for Illinois 7th District, Bonati won with 32,103 votes or 86.08 percent, defeating Republican Anthony Catena who had 4,341 votes. The race filled the seat after the death of Rep. James.

Congress West Chicago Roland Tox Libonat Illinois Chisago Bonati Anthony C. Catena James

Death of Adolph Sabath at 7th District seat after 46 years

Obituary note for Adolph Sabath, Democrat, long serving representative in the 7th district, obituary references his death in 1889. Describes his long tenure and political role in the Los Angeles area paper.

Bowler Adalph Sabath

Weather and politics mix in fragmented county climate notes

A fragmented weather and legislative roundup reports drought concerns and antisubversive bills. Mentions of temperatures across cities like Phoenix Chicago Seattle and New York appear among sporadic notes on saloon closures and New Year events.

Eisenhower budget message focus and family plans

The article notes the 74 billion budget emphasis on science and math, with the state of the union message cut in half for immediacy. It mentions President Eisenhower and his family at the farm with a New Year’s Eve dinner and Susan’s sixth birthday, along with visits by John S. Eisenhower and other grandchildren.

WHE &Usk Hagerty Tis Fisenhawar Susan Eisenhower Mas John 5. Eisenhower Washington Rio DE Janeiro Havana Cuba Fulgencio Batista Usand

Indies Refugees Welcome New Year In Singapore

Dutch refugees from Indonesia marked the new year with a small celebration in Singapore. A group of 256 men women and children attended a movie and a banquet before boarding the ship Willem Ruys bound for Holland, closing a memorable chapter of their journey.

Singapore Indone Danceg Warten Willem Ruys Holland

World Welcomes New Year Amid War and Peace Talks

readers note a New Year scene across nations. Japan celebrates with temple bells and rituals while a four year Korea Japan deadlock edges toward prisoner exchanges in early 1958. Tito proposes a high level disarmament conference as leaders call for peaceful coexistence and renewed diplomacy across Berlin Bonn Singapore and Indonesia amid global tensions.

Japan South Korea Kim Yu Talk Aiichiro Pujiyama Heer Joolong Eres Belgrade Fox Tito Bonn Germany Irheoder

Riots in Nuevo Laredo Leave One Dead in City Hall Debacle

Riots erupted as a new city administration led by Dr Leis Trevino Pena was sworn in at the federal building plaza. Batique Sosa Pegez, 25, was found stabbed on a side street near the main plaza after police dispersed the crowd. Clashes left several wounded amid the disputed transition as authorities attempted to restore order.

Nuevo Laredo Mexico Iman Batique Sosa Pegez Ias New City Administration Leis Trevino Pena Sas Smayor Federal Building

Rough Rooster Racketeers A Crowded Court Case

A Chelan County Superior Court suit filed Tuesday by a woman known as wormma claims she was attacked by a bantam rooster named Toaster in Roy Duval’s grocery store. She seeks damages of 2500 dollars saying the bird was vicious. Duval denies ownership or responsibility, stating the rooster simply appeared and lingered in the store.

Wenatches Chelan County Reaster

Trash Protest Referred To City Manager Vickers

A complaint about rubbish around the Navy Landing parking area at Magnolia Ave. was sent by City Councilor to City Manager Sam E B Vickers. Francis B. Reider urged trash cans and signs to encourage cleanup around the area.

Navy Landing Magnolia Ave Sam EB. Vickers Francis B. Reider Ocean Blvd Igen 2Spxy Associated Property Owners Vickers Wilcox

Frankfurt conductor to lead 20.8 symphonies visit

Frankfurt opera conductor to guest lead symphony concerts in the United States. He will appear as guest conductor with the Pittsburgh and St. Louis symphonies during a tour.

Frankfurter Frankeurt Germany Frankfurt Opera United States Zor Heell Pittsburgh St. Loilig

Fragmented OCR hints at local notice or ad

Obscure text fragment shows garbled names and numbers. Indicates a damaged page portion with references to people, places, a time or amount. No clear event, date, or identifiable organization accessible for a proper summary. More readable context required for accurate card creation.

Nylon taffeta bra from Helena of Hollywood at Buffums

Lightly boned nylon bra with adjustable straps and back, white color, available in B and C cups. Front and back pieces feature circle stitching for a flattering fit. Sizes including 36 waist. stock up at Buffums Foundations, third floor.

Helena Hollywood

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