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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1959

Page

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Court Ruling Blocks Race in Virginia School Assignments

UPI report says U S District Judge Albert V Bryan ordered the Alexandria school board to stop using race as a factor in student assignments and to file a report by January 26 on actions taken regarding 14 Negro applications for white schools. The ruling stopped short of ordering integration and did not address validity of the pupil assignment plan.

Alexandria UPI Norfolk Archie Boswell Bryan Folk U. S Albert

Budget chief warns defense aides to avoid overreach

Washington quotes budget chief Maurice H. Stans warning Defense Department officials to refrain from lobbying Congress for more funds than the proposed budget. A leaked memo to Defense Secretary Neil A. McElroy urges witnesses to stick to the budget, avoid dissent, and not volunteer views. Rep. Flood calls the memo a blatant gag attempt and urges an immediate inquiry.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Congress Maurice H. Stans Fense Défense Sec Neil. A. McElroy Dee Noney Daniel 7. Flood D-Pa Howse Defense Ap United Mider Press' International Stans Hiare Defense Department Armed Services and Appropriations Flood Sword of Damocles iMachiavelli

Gasoline Prices Jump 2 Cents in L A Area

Gasoline prices across the Long Beach area rose by two cents per gallon with some discount stations charging up to four cents more. The hike erases last summer’s two-cent drop as operators cite tighter profits, though not all stations changed signs by Wednesday. Major suppliers indicated price shifts may continue, while several Atlantic Avenue and Lakeland Boulevard stations kept prices steady for now.

Long Beach Area Petroleum Products Los Angeles Sone _ independent Long Beach Atlantic Ave Lakeland Blvd

Stubborn Woman Accuses Man Of Vandalism In Lodi Porch Incident

Mrs. Pearly Feinbach charged Ernest Lemp with shoveling dirt on her front porch removing TV tubes and cluttering her property. The claim included mud in a garage, water on a rug, and a duck caged, while authorities investigate.

LODI UPI Pearly Feinbach Ernest Lemp Havana U Leinhaeh Ces Uelisnel Jain Fidel Castro Hilton Hotel Fulgencio Batista Castro World

Boxer's clash with police car sparks Cuba era executions tale

Report describes a Denver officer’s cruiser striking a large boxer dog and pinching a tire while braking. The narrative expands into a Cuban context with references to executions in Camagüey and Manzanillo, noting detainees and claims of confessions as a tense wartime backdrop.

Denver Charles Overhelser Castro CMQ Camasguey Havana Batista Manzanillo Orient Colon Matanzas Cuba

TV Remedy Clears Up Foggy Head

A weather man, feeling foggy, takes an aspirin hoping his head clears. An assistant notes the remedy solves the issue, claiming relief fast without upsetting the stomach.

TV Remedy Tye

President nominates Mason to head Housing and Urban Development

President Eisenhower selected Norman P. Mason, federal housing commissioner, to lead the Housing and Urban Development Administration succeeding Albert M. Cole. The nomination comes as Congress leans toward broad redevelopment programs and major housing reforms this year.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Norman P. Mason Housing Tome Finance Administration Mason Albert M. Cole Congressional Democrats

Hennings seeks repeal of 22nd Amendment term limit

Senator Thomas C. Hennings introduced a constitutional amendment to repeal the 22nd Amendment limiting presidential tenure, co sponsored by Senator John Pastore. He argued the amendment restores the people s right to choose the president. In San Francisco Philippines Ambassador Romulo warned that Red China could become a Frankenstein monster with 600 million Chinese able to act with force. State Secretary Dulles met with Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Theodore Green in a closed session on the international outlook.

Washington UPI Thomas C. Hennings Hennings John ©. Pastore P-Ri Missouri Democrat Senate Truman United States Dulles Huddles Theodore Green D-Ri Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Marine injured by shell fragment in Harlowton

Charles Halbert a Marine from Harlowton Mont was wounded Wednesday when a one inch 31 caliber Japanese slug discharged from his throat. Medical officers believe shrapnel grazed the throat and did not penetrate.

Harlowton, Mont Charles Halbert Guam Hallbert

Doctor Orders Billy Graham Rest Month After Eye Check

Rochester Mayo Clinic doctors confirm angiospastic edema of the macula in Billy Graham left eye. He will rest for a month and curtail future activities while continuing examinations and treatment through the week. The Australian revival schedule is delayed as the minister undergoes medical review.

Rochester Minn Billy Graham Wilson Enerk Kenneth Gleser Chiil Rengo Mayo Clinic Graham Gitser Grady Wilson

SEN ENGLE WINS Twice On City Committee Posts

Page A-8 notes SEN Engle secured two chairmanships. Page A-10 reports proposed pay increases totaling 13 500 dollars monthly to be spread among nearly 900 municipal workers, presented to a City Council committee on Wednesday.

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