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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1959

Page

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Dixie Economy Aid and Navy Contract Overcharges

A South Carolina congressman and Navy officials are tied to extra payments to Power Equipment Corp for repairs on the USS Randall. Joe Kelly, owner, pressed for additional money beyond a low bid, aided by Congressman Meade Rivers and pressure from Pentagon staff. Admiral Will admitted a congressional call influenced decisions, and the Navy overpaid by thousands beyond the original bid.

Drew P Washington South Carolina John Dutch) Will Mili- Fay Sea Transportation Service Volved Meade Rivers Congressional Committee Pentagon Navy Department Power Equipment Corporation Joe Kelly Connecticut Randall Admiral Will Military Sea Transportation Meet Brooklyn Company c Kelly G D. Gross Military’, Sea Transportation Service James P. Goode Military Sea Transportation Service House Merchant Marine Committee House, Armed Services Committee Congressman Rivers Kellly Rivers Will Jin D. T. Eller Congress MSTS Steg SM Kee August Kreuzkamp Power Equipment Capitol Hill Rivws South Tarolinian Congressional Record Butch” Will Navy House of Representatives Jack Anderson

Labor control bills fail to curb union racketeering

L A C SAYS labor chiefs oppose tighter rules and management seeks stronger controls while lawmakers debate Kennedy Irvin measures. The piece argues weak legislation won’t solve coercive elections or secondary boycotts and urges robust provisions and independent vote tallying to curb dishonest union leadership.

House of Representatives Douglas Afl-Cio Oil Workers Union National Maritime Union Sen. McClellan Kennedy House Celfien Sr Pernotel Eprom

Long Met at Capital by Throng in Baton Rouge

Louisiana Governor Earl K. Long appeared at the state capital on Friday night, greeted by a cheering crowd at the mansion after traveling from New Orleans. He had been warned against stump speeches in his re election bid. Long had previously been jailed in the capital on June 18 and later released after replacing officials. Lt Gov Lether Frazar welcomed him.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Earl K- Long New Orleans Here Long Lether Frazar

Hamman Renamed Hospital Fund Head

Clare D Hamman, partner in Hamman and Avery, is re elected president of the United Hospital Fund at the annual meeting at Community Hospital. Hale H Young named vice president and Donald C Carner secretary. Mia Dick treasurer Adm Clark Li Green assistant secretary and assistant treasurer new board members include Adm Green and Dick.

Clare D. Hamman Hamman & Avery United Hospital Fund Community Hospital Hale H. Young Donald C. Carner Mia £ Dick Adm Clark Li Green Adm Green

Town Plans Hunt Wolves to Protect Farms in Poland

In Zielona Gora Poland town officials organize hunting parties to drive away wolves surging after recent forest fires. Wolves have attacked livestock around communities at night, prompting action by local leaders and administrators, including new board members listed at a hospital project tour.

Zielona “Gora Poland CPI

Gen Maxham Takes Command of California National Guard 1st Brigade

Gen Maxham, civilian life manager of the Security Building at 1st Street and Pine Avenue, assumed command of the California National Guard 1st Brigade in a ceremony at the 40th Division Armory Los Angeles. He relieved Maj Gen L L Foster, who becomes chief of staff at the Sacramento headquarters. The 1st Brigade comprises three groups and 12 infantry and military police battalions with Los Angeles as its headquarters. One MP battalion is assigned to the 7th Street Armory.

Brg A. J. Maxkasi 1St St Pine Ave California National Guard 40Th Division Los Angeles Long Beach L L Foster National Guard Sacramento 7Th St

Independent party notice at sixth street and Pine Ave Long Beach

An independent notice appears with partial text on a second class matter entry dated Mar 27, and an adjudication by a superior court in Los Angeles. The fragment references carrier delivery charges and annual amounts, with figures like 32.00 224.00 and a 24.00 tag, but lacks full context.

Ane Pine Long Beach Long Bescn Baterior Court Loa Angeles Courty

Continental Plan Douglas Visit Tuesday

Executives of Continental Airlines will meet Douglas Aircraft officials on Tuesday to discuss adding the proposed short-range DC9 transport to Continental’s jet fleet. Norman Geiger notes discussions cover DC9 specs likely built in Long Beach after Continental board’s quarterly meeting Monday at LAX.

Continental Airlines Douglas Aircraft Co Continental Douglas Long Beach Norman Geiger

Three Guilty in Illegal Abortion Ring Convictions

A Los Angeles Superior Court jury found Paul Wallach 35 former owner of Captain Pauls 129 E Ocean Bird and Stanley Adams 47 of Hollywood guilty of conspiracy and abortion charges. Jane Jackson 25 also convicted of conspiracy and abortion counts. All face probation and sentencing August 21 in Department 102.

Long Beach

Counselor Stone Dies Ongoing Marriage Counselling Pioneer

Abraham Stone, 68, a pioneer in marriage counselling and birth control and vice president of the International Planned Parenthood Federation, died Friday in a New York hospital after suffering a heart attack Wednesday.

Stone New York

Live on the Beach at the Huntingtom Hotel

A fragmented report from a coastal hotel event notes activities on the beach and nearby venues. Names, dates, and exact actions are unclear but mention a band, teams, and local figures amid a busy seaside program.

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