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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1959

Page

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Navy chief warns on Long Beach shipyard future

Rear Adm. A G Mumma tells press the Long Beach Naval Shipyard’s future hinges on city leaders and oil operators. He notes subsidence must be halted quickly and repressurization accelerated, saying replacement would cost about 170 million if moved. Workers urged to stay, promising Navy support if subsidence is corrected.

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Injection Plan Approved By Harbor Board For Long Beach Yard

The Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a proposal to develop water injection plants to repressurize oil zones near the Long Beach Naval Shipyard. The plan, submitted by Frank J. Hardesty, calls expanding an existing plant at Pier E and building a new facility west of Gate 5, with Navy warning that shipyard fate rests with the city and oil operators.

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Khrushchev Calls For Thaw In Cold War Talks

Khrushchev urged a thaw in Cold War tensions amid comments on possible new water injection facilities and oil projects. He noted plans for up to 15 injection wells, while Mikoyan and city officials discussed surveys and potential United States trade talks. The discussion touched on shipyard work, tidelands, and reparations pending with the United States, with no concrete commitments.

Ervision Moscow Jer Nikita Krushchev Owt Park Sid Avastasi Mikoyan Tripsichrushchev United States Iriile Khrushchev India

Across the Nation Sees Multiple Fatal Chicago Fire

An extra alarm blaze gutted a three story Chicago west side apartment building injuring several and killing at least five. Firefighters battled flames over more than an hour as victims leaped to nets. two women and a man were confirmed dead.

Chicago West Side

Floodwaters Recede Across Five States

Floodwaters receded Monday in five eastern and central states as the midwinter flood threat eased. The Weather Bureau reported crest levels on the Ohio River lower than last week and warned that further flooding could occur.

Biave U.S. Weather Bureau Ohio River

Beached Whale Dies in Brigantine After Struggles

Beached whale at Brigantine New Jersey died Monday night after rescue efforts and a delayed transport from New York Aquarium. Residents had tried to move the 11,000 pound animal back to the sea, but icy roads hindered a timely removal. The whale washed ashore Sunday and rescue was minutes away when it perished.

Brigantine N.J. C Sur New York

Parents Ask Why as Student Bandit Wrestles for Life

Long Beach State freshman Robert Joseph Lane, 6 foot 185 pounds, fought for life after chest wounds from a 45 automatic used in a liquor store robbery. His parents at 2975 Chestnut Ave. asked why with no answers. Suspects Manuel Gonsalves, 18, and James Lavery, 17, remained in custody. Police say they rode with Kane to rob the liquor store at 1912 Willow Street early Sunday. The Pentagon ordered Marine Corps strength, detailed on Page 4-3.

Long Beach State College Robert Joseph Lane Los Angeles General Hospital Chestnut Ave Joseph W. Kane Manuel John Gonsalves West Tninster James J. Lavery W. 29Th St Kane W. Willow St

Luck Gone WM Odds With Swami Horse Race Plan

The WM predicts weather and odds for a horse race and plans to bet. He hopes to break even, aiming to win or recover £1, despite inconsistent luck. The text blends superstition with sports wagering and personal stakes.

Swami

Two Monterey Park youths rob merchant in parking lot

Two teenage gunmen robbed Mrs. Rod Irvine, wife of Monterey Park's mayor, of about 14 852 in a parking lot heist. Police and juvenile officers retraced the crime to a midnight climax as Kane lay wounded on the sidewalk, while Gonsalves and Lavery faced uncertain motives in a spur of boredom driven crime.

Monterey Park III Rod ‘Irvine Monterey Park Imarket

Eviction Notices Sent to Los Altos Homeowners for Freeway

State Highway Department plans an eight lane San Diego Freeway segment through Los Altos and Signal Hill with 200 property acquisitions. About 15 million dollars will fund the Long Beach section as homes are bought at market price. Some residents face 30 day notices while others may receive 60 day or delayed moves into September or November.

Los Altos San Diego Long Beach 23Rd St Signal Hill Woodruff Ave Soa Altos Orange County Studebaker State Highway Department Aloe San Fernando Valley Irving Schwartz Studebaker Rd A. A. Griffin Highway Department California Highway Griffin Esas

Tyrone Power Home Looted in Hollywood Incident

Ty rone Power home in Los Angeles was robbed of jewels and furs as workers began freeway construction plans. Police investigated as Mrs Power, recently delivered, and infant Tyrone William remained at a hospital.

Mine Hopes Fade In Knox Coal Rescue at Pittston

Portable pumping systems labored at the Knox Coal Co mine flooded by water as six rigs battled to reach twelve miners trapped since last Thursday. Hope for a rescue dimmed by each passing hour.

Pittston UPL Knox Coal Co

Americans jailed after Rosarito gambling raid in Mexico

Mexican federal police raided a casino near Rosarito Beach Hotel in Baja California, arresting about 60 Americans among a larger group held for questioning. Cash, checks, and valuables were seized totaling over 114000 dollars in cash and nearly 50000 dollars in checks, with several witnesses detailing armed, pistol wielding agents conducting the operation.

Rosarito Buach Mexico UPI Rosarito Beach Hotel Mexico City Yozana Martinez Tijuana Manuel Suarez Dominguez Federal Judicial Police John Nealis Rosarito Beach

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