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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1958

Page

2

Weather Talk Divides Regions In A Cold Front

The note contrasts Southern California weather with harsher conditions in the East, South, and Midwest. It suggests that while locals discuss mild weather, others endure freezing conditions and icy roads, affecting daily life and travel. The piece uses humorous regional bias to highlight weather disparities.

Resigning Gavin Says He Has No Axe to Grind

The report quotes General Gavin saying he has no axe to grind and is not unhappy with his secretary. Defense Secretary McElroy called Gavin a fine officer but admits unclear complaints about the Pentagon. Gavin cites lack of weapons and promotion issues as factors in his resignation, with Symington noting a broader context of military leadership and modernization needs.

Subcommittee Gavin Johnson Secretary OF Defense McElroy Army Pentagon Sumary Sen. Symington D-Mo Atlanta Jack Adams Symington Par ‘Lell R-Conn Eisenhower McEl ‘Roy House “Defense —Appropriations Nixon

Army funding gaps amid Soviet force strength cited

Symington quoted Gavin contrasting U S Army cuts with 175 Soviet modern divisions. He noted Eisenhower requested 1.26 billion in new defense funds, accusing the budget of omitting Army money and anti missile and space program spending.

U.S Symington Gavin Congress Eisenhower

Veteran Actor Marald Ver milyca Dies in Manhattan

New York veteran actor Marald Ver milyca aged 68 died at his Manhattan home on Wednesday. He was known across state stage screen radio and television for long career spanning decades.

New York Marald Vermilyca Manhattan

State of Union Word Awaited and Weather Tidings

Weather reports show high and low temperatures across major cities while a State of the Union address looms for Eisenhower. Officials forecast defense spending near 40 billion dollars for the next fiscal year as McElroy urges bigger missile and sub construction. The White House aims to tackle major problems with a vigorous message and a bold domestic highway program seeks about 37.6 billion in road work.

Eisenhower Nixon Rrpas State of the Union Manenass Ameri O'Hara Dulles Eisen Eally Lelfless Hannent Secretary of Commerce Werks Senate Public Leyenace Congress Humphrey D-Minn

General White Warns Funds Short for Missile, Bomber Programs

General White told a House subcommittee that defense funding falls short for a transition to missiles and manned bombers. He cited slow speed-ups in Atlas and Titan ICBM programs and a cutback schedule for the B52 bomber. Johnson noted White sought several hundred million dollars more and Lemay attended to answer questions.

White Defense Department Atlas Titan Johnson Air Force Curtis E. Lemay Strategic Air Command

Independent Daily Ad Section Notable Data

Classified snippet from the Independent Daily Long Beach shows publication details for a 1943 issue. It lists address at Sixth St and Pine Ave Long Beach California and court adjudication references in Los Angeles County with a decree number. Per month and single copy pricing data are partially visible.

Sixth St Pine Ave Long Beach Calif Superioe Los Angeles County

Local feline groups map pressure plan on Governor

Paper notes a meeting of local animal groups to organize a campaign aimed at pressuring the Governor. The gathering discussed coordinated lobby actions and public outreach to influence state policy on animal welfare.

Chamber of Commerce Pushes Resolutions to Governor

By PETRONIUS JR. the Chamber of Commerce outlines plans to have organizations send resolutions to the governor urging subsidence on the special session agenda. The program invites groups to conduct outreach in many state cities as evidence of interest in solving the issue. A 4 p.m. meeting is set today at the Lafayette Hotel.

Lafayette Hotel

Burma Tells for Russ Loans

Deputy Premier U Kyaw Nyein returns from a three month mission and states Burma has secured loans from Russia and Red China. Russia to fund two irrigation dams and a farm implement factory, repayable over 12 and five years respectively. Red China to support a textile factory with a separate loan.

Rangoon GP Burma U Kyaw Nyeini Ioans Russia Red China Red China

Grader Kills Man In Fatal Watsonville Accident

Robert C. McGowan aged 63 died in Watsonville Wednesday when the road grader he operated overturned and crushed him. Police and investigators noted the mishap occurred on the job site and are reviewing the incident for safety factors.

Watsonville Robert C. McGowan

Live the Life of Riley at the Huntington Hotel

Historic ad copy touts the Huntington Hotel dining and lodging. It promotes a large dining room with ocean views, private rooms, daily meals from 21.50 weekly, and meals including roast turkey and Virginia ham. Phone listing and promotional lines underscore casual hotel life and local entertainment offerings.

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