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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1958

Page

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Optimism Felt in L A Bus Rift

Los Angeles workers and transit officials entered a fourth day of round the clock talks to end a 48 day strike by about 1,200 bus drivers. mediator Malcolm Malcolm said negotiators were in a critical stage and optimistic about reaching a settlement that could restore service across six to four counties within about 36 hours after a possible deal.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Coach Lines Asbury Rapid Transit System Ee Fefleva Harry Mall Getcom Mahcon Bedrock Malcom Saturn aj_ rock Southern California Brotherhood Counties Transit Lines

Miner Dies in Cave-in at Spring Canyon Mine

A cave-in with explosion and fire trapped three miners as a hillside coal dig near Spring Canyon, 13 miles northwest of town, collapsed early Friday. Rescue teams reached 36-year-old Cocetin Garcia, found with a crushed skull. The three others inside were William Daniels, 47, his son-in-law Dean Nielsen, 29, and Heith Anderson, 30, believed buried beneath coal and rock. Garcia lived in Helper. Daniels and Nielsen resided in Spring Canyon with families.

Prici Spring’ Canyon Coal Company Here Cocetin Garcia William Daniels Dean Nielsen Heith Anderson Gardia Helper Spring Canyon

Woman's scream routs intruder at bathroom window

Shel cried out when a man began entering through the bathroom window. She looked up and screamed, causing the intruder to flee the same way he had come in.

Debt limit boost passes House panel amid heated debate

The Ways and Means Committee approved a temporary five billion dollar increase in the national debt limit to 280 or 274 billion dollars, enabling higher borrowing to fund federal programs. Treasury officials argued the move saves taxpayers money, while Senate opposition looms led by Harry Byrd.

Washington Means HOUSE Senate Finance Committee Yaced Treasury Robert B. Anderson Percival F. Brundage Brundage John W. Byrnes R-Wis Patton Noah Mason R-Ii Burr Harrison D-Va Byrnes Harrison Harry F. Byrd C¢Ano- Paar

Thompson Recalled for Summit Talks with Eisenhower

U S Ambassador to Moscow Liewellyn E Thompson Jr is recalled to Washington for consul tations on a possible summit between President Eisenhower and Soviet leaders The State Department said Thompson would leave Russia late next week and confer with Secretary Dulles and possibly the President about East West chiefs meeting prospects

Washington Liewellyn E. Thompson Jr U. S Moscow Eisenhower State Department Thompson Russia John Foster Dulles Governiment

Rosier Defense Outlook Voiced Before Senate Probers

Washington AP reports a top military planner testified Friday before Senate investigators, outlining a darker prewar defense picture despite occasional brighter forecasts. The session focused on strategic outlooks and potential gaps in national security planning.

Senate

Air Force to build Arctic missile detection stations

The Air Force plans within months to begin construction of three ballistic missile detection stations in the Arctic using ultrarange radar. They would spot Russian missiles within minutes after launching, enabling warnings and potential countermeasures.

Washington Air Force Arctic Eurasia Swift Strategic Air Force Defense Department Pentagon Defense Neil H. Mc Flrov Zouslover BIS Donald W. Douglas Sr Nike Armed Services Air’ Force Douglas Thelings Arela J. E. Kindelberger North American Aviation,Inc Navy Ta Ling

Dodgers win OK to use Memorial Coliseum as home

The Los Angeles Dodgers received approval to use the Memorial Coliseum as a temporary home. President Walter O Malley secured consent from the Coliseum Commission by offering a compromise that addressed other tenants concerns while plans for a new Dodgers stadium are pursued.

LOS Angeles Upi Los Angeles Dodgers Memorial Coliseum Dodgers Walter O'Malley Coliseum Commission

Injection Increase Approved for City Water Flood Plan

City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Long Beach Oil Development Co. contract raising water injection in the tide land field from 20,000 to a maximum 180,000 barrels daily. The measure, rooted in Harbor Commission request and previously tentatively approved, relies on city control and immediate negotiations for further expansion. A consultant letter from W L Horner supported acceptance given company commitments, and the subsidence advisory committee concurred. After a spirited hourlong debate, three members questioned efficacy but voted for no further delays.

Long Beach Oil Development Co Harbor Commission City Potroleum LBOD W. L. Horner

Stormy Start for Eisenhower Farm Plan Hearing

In Washington, Secretary Benson faced sharp Senate skepticism as he defended the new farm program before the Agriculture Committee. Lawmakers described statements as inaccurate and debated parity levels, with Benson urging flexibility on price supports and potential higher planting allotments if Congress approves.

Washington Congress Benson Senate Ellender D-La Crii Senate Agriculture Committee Federal Trade Commission Sen Humphrey D-Minn Agriculture Secretary Eisenhower

High Tide Floods Coastline Reach Inland Communities

A 6.2 foot high tide at 1:43 am threatened Seal Beach Surfside Colony and Sunset Beach with flooding as rolling swells sent ocean water far inland. Surfside sand fil protects weakened areas while water cut channels through debris and flooded several blocks in Seal Beach up to Bay Blvd and Pacific Coast Highway. The 26th Street and Coast Highway 1 intersection was about three feet underwater Friday morning, delaying traffic.

Seal Beach Surfside Colony Sunset Beach Surfside 18Th St Bay Blvd Maine 26Th St

Klan Meeting Sparks North Carolina Indian Community Noise

A North Carolina Indian community is extremely worked up over a Ku Klux Klan meeting scheduled for tonight. The report notes strong local reaction and outlines the confrontation as part of ongoing race tensions. Second Baseman Billy Martin reportedly says his Copa fight cost him seven thousand dollars, with Leonard Lyon's column on page A-3 providing context.

North Carolina Ku Klux Klan Billy Martin Leonard Lyon

Gunmen Rob Bank at Camp Hanford Branch

Four gunmen robbed the Seattle First National Bank Camp Hanford branch in Richland Washington on late Friday taking about 17000 dollars. The heist involved masked men, no injuries were reported and authorities investigated the incident.

Bank

Cutter Drug Firm Must Pay Polio Damages

In Oakland a jury awarded 147,300 to two children crippled by polio after receiving Cutter Laboratories Salk vaccine. The panel, 11-1, found Cutter negligent by some jurors. the suit was a test case amid 31 other Cutter cases seeking about 10 million dollars.

Oakland Cutter Laboratories I of Anne Elizabeth Gottedanker University of California At Law of Santa Barbers Comeland Jamies Cutter Randall Phipps Monrovia Wen Melvin Belli Snide Drug Company Gard Cutter

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