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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1959
Page
1
UPI reports from Vapacle describe anti Mexican demonstrations at Ciudad Hidalgo and Ayutla that led to destruction of the International Bridge linking Guatemala and Mexico. The clash highlighted tension along the border amid protests.
A fogbound Cocoa Beach road crash killed five teenage boys and critically injured two others. Names include Nickie Hendrick Morgan and Patrick Costello among five victims. car traveled at 70 to 80 mph in a 15 mph zone. Authorities said a steel pipe tore through the windshield, killing all five instantly and injuring others. The tragedy occurred around 2:50 a.m. as responders, and reports tie the incident to surrounding tensions and a broader regional conflict.
A federal appeals judge granted Charlottesville a stay on desegregation orders until next September to allow the city to implement a desegregation plan. Virginia Governor Almond resisted last minute segregationist demands to block integration in Norfolk Arlington and Front Royal amid looming mixed schools next week.
President Eisenhower urged Congress to scrap present price support and production controls in favor of linking supports to market prices. He condemned the current system as costly and biased to big producers, arguing for parity replacement to help farm costs and world peace aims. Senate leaders criticized the plan as unlikely to pass, while some Republicans defended its sense.
A garbled news item discusses a city council race with unclear names and a vacant seat. The text references a candidate deemed capable and a cabinet, noting a dramatic TV moment and a Keystone Comedy flavor from Chicago with a Thursday date.
City officials weigh a long-delayed Davies Bridge project as State Lands Commission funds $200,089 to finish approaches. After years of legal battles, a pending title issue and a minor regulatory hurdle linger, with construction hoped to start within 30 days if the technicality is cleared.
General Bernard A. Schriever urged a larger buildup of long range missiles citing a dangerous ballistic missile threat. Secretary McElroy and other officers testified on U S and Soviet capabilities, noting no operational ICBMs exist for either side and stressing adequate forces to deter.
The State Lands Commission on Thursday authorized 200 083 dollars to finish the J H Davies Bridge linking E 2nd Street to Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach. The 1 171 000 project has lacked approaches for about three years and is expected to be operational by August 1, with about 30 days more to clear the south end approach.
Mrs. Mimie Eisenhawer plans a visit to a Maine chive house and a beauty resort before an Arizona trip next month. The notice outlines a planned return to the resort with various site visits.
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