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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1959

Page

5

Must Extend Draft to Halt Enlistment Drop Solons Told

Washington dispatch reports Defense officials urged four year extension of the draft to prevent a sharp enlistment drop. Finucane told Con-Chairman Carl Vinson that draft prolongation is needed while lawmakers question manpower cutbacks and a potential June 40 deadline. The committee signaled support for extending the draft despite objections from Congress and defense critics.

Solons Washington Finucane Defense Department Con Carl Vinson M-Ga House Armed Services Jary Defense Neji] McElroy Charles €. Finucane Congress

Train Derailed After Striking Car. Driver Killed

ELK RIVER Minn Fi A Seattle bound Great Northern passenger train derailed Monday after striking a car at a crossing. The car driver was killed and none of the train passengers or crew were reported hurt. Three units of the 10 car Great Northern Western Star derailed. one diesel unit overturned and a mail baggage car leaned at 45 degrees. The coaches stayed upright. A funeral director identified the dead man as Steve Toth Sr 69 of rural Elk River.

Elk River Minn Great Northern

Navy asked to investigate Rickover copyright claims

Washington Navy Secretary Thomas S. Gates Jr. was asked to determine if Vice Adm. Hyman G. Rickover used government workers and equipment to prepare speeches he copyrighted. The inquiry follows a letter from Public Affairs Press executive editor Schnapper alleging government involvement and urging a full investigation into the charges.

Washington UPI Navy Thomas S. Gates Jr Hyman G. Rickover Schnapper Public Affairs Press Gates Rickover Jeter E. P. Dutton & Co

Swap Anything Fast Classified Ad Writer

Classified advertisement fragment shows a call to contact via phone number IHE 2-5959 for writing an ad. The snippet implies a service offering fast swap ads but provides minimal context or details beyond the contact line.

IHE

French Kill More Rebels in Algiers Conflict

French military headquarters reported a sharp rise in rebel losses with 736 Nationalist rebels killed or captured between January 19 and January 23 in Algiers. Forty seven rebels reportedly defected to the French. French forces suffered 54 killed as operations intensified in rebel-held areas.

Algiers

Dr Hiss Shoes Offer Foot Comfort and Clinic Network

An advertisement promotes Dr Hiss Shoes claiming to relieve foot pain through scientifically fitted footwear. It highlights a 30 day money back guarantee and the Hiss Clinic with doctors at multiple branches including Long Beach and Los Angeles areas.

Dr. Hiss

Inflation theme drives steel institute public ad

The American Iron and Steel Institute presents a message on rising prices and the impact of inflation. The text questions consumer value and discusses how costs affect everyday purchases, signaling concern over shrinking purchasing power.

The American Iron and Steel Institute

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