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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1959

Page

2

Public payroll debate on Al Slaight bid for 7th District

Los Angeles columnist notes costly police pension abuses under the old system. Al Slaight seeks a city council seat after resigning amid anti gambling criticism. The piece cites his pension history, district boundaries, voter counts, and warns of low turnout enabling well funded campaigns.

al Slaight John Baker Staight Steight Slaight Jia Hill St Wardlow Atlantic

California Governor Labor and Water Agenda Moves Ahead

The governor outlines labor and water policy priorities for the Legislature next week with a January 26 date in mind. The Assembly proposes constitutional amendments on education, loyalty oaths, and state administration while sweeping changes touch taxation, licensing, hunting, and veterans exemptions. Strong named figures include Collier, Conrad, Gibson, and Thompson among others shaping the diverse reform package across agencies and commissions.

Associated Press Hudnet John Watson Persluma Endent State “Agriculture Onna Sala Menidate of Agriculture Board McMillan Los Angeles Conell California San Rafael Blok Conrad RS Leriman Onks Buns Anderleys Inies Davis D-Fortola Anld Burton D-San Francis Collier R-Les

Southland Hunts Kill-Happy Pair In Robbery and Shootout

Deputies identified suspects Armstrong and Averill after a gun battle that followed a $60 robbery and kidnapping of an Anaheim woman last Thursday. Clerk Clarence Chandler said the men threatened to kill him as a police informant. Authorities issued warrants for Armstrong and Averill for the raid, hostage taking, and abduction. The pair were linked to prior robberies and a 1957 arrest, with noted violence risk.

Clarence FE. Chandler Buena Park Armstrong Averill Chandler Anaheim Navy Long Beach Fago Everett Ragsdale Avert Underty Arld Associates

Frontier Airline Chief Resigns

Frontier Air Lines president C A Myhre resigned in Denver. Lewis B Maytas Jr will take the position. Maytas, linked to Colorado Springs society and industry, owns 63.5 percent of Frontier stock. No reason or future plans were disclosed.

Denver C. A. Myhre Frontier Air Lines Tursbiy Lewis B. Maytas Jr Maytas Colorado Spriggs Frontier Myhre

Marigold Proposed as Nation's Flower by Burpee Lobbyist

Seedman Burpee urges naming the marigold America’s national flower opposing the rose bloc led by Sen. Margaret Chase Smith and Rep. Frances Bolton. He touts marigold as hardy, long lasting, and suitable for cuts, citing Aztec roots and Mary’s gold symbolism. Burpee emphasizes no personal bias toward roses.

Arthdur Edson Washington David Burpee Margaret Chase Smith Maine Frances P. Bolton Ohio Cortez Burpee Yoyself Gar America

Batchelor Turncoat to Go Free March 18

Claude J Batchelor, once a Korean War prisoner and a 1954 20 year sentence for aiding Communists, will be released on parole March 18. The Federal Parole Board announced the release after he served four years and five months at Leavenworth. He was captured in Korea, later turned back to South Korea, and his case involved cooperation with Americans before returning to communist lines.

Washington UPI Claude J. ‘Batchelor Korea Federal Parole Board Chariel Zelor Tex Sam Ursin Tney Ay Batchelor Teltow United States South Korea

Gold Deposits Found in Uzbek Mountains

London dispatch reports from Tass News Agency that three large gold deposits were discovered in the Akten and Nuraten ranges of central Uzbekistan. The announcement cites significant ore findings and potential yields for local and regional mining interests.

London Ciffie Dial Tass Akten and Nuraten Mountains Uzbekistan

Long Beach Hotel Eats and Rooms Highlight Local Dining

A fragmented notice from Long Beach describes dining and lodging options at Huntington Hotel near Ocean Boulevard. It mentions room rates around 25 to 50 dollars, meals including beef and beer, and generic hotel amenities with unclear specifics due to OCR damage.

Alley Huntington Hotel OF & Bloor Ocean Blvd Long Beach Weithay Denis Liege Virginia

Psycho Judge Branch Renamed Under Court Reform

In Los Angeles the Superior Court will rename its branch as the Psychiatric Department amid a push to end the use of the term psychopathic judge. Judges expressed frustration over inquiries referring to the “psychopathic judge” and said they welcome the new designation.

Los Angeles Superior Court Psychiatric Department Psychopathic Department Noroere

Flavorable Girard's Dressing Ad Sparks Taste Trend

An ad promotes Girard's Original French Dressing described as light bright tangy and sugar free. It promises a unique flavor blend among many dressings and urges trying the new offering today.

Girard's Yourrocess Vey Girard

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