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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1959

Page

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Hosmer Farm Subsidy Plan Draws Caution and Support

In the LAC SAYS column Lo A. Collins, Sr. argues Hosmer’s radical plan to end subsidies and use a fire sale of surpluses to aid farmers could curb costs and debt but risks political backlash. He cites cotton loans to Sen Eastland as example and warns of rising subsidies absorbing a fifth of income taxes.

Hosmer Midwest Sen Eastland Mississippi

Zero Gravity Tryout Lets Astronauts Feel Weightless Fun

Seven Mercury astronauts, chosen for space missions in two years, watched a weightlessness test in a cabin airplane. They described the sensation as comfortable and fun as they floated, pushed off surfaces, and tested body protection devices for future launches. The program includes centrifuge testing and preliminary flights in a rocket capsule, with Atlas missiles and Cape Canaveral, Florida, as key elements of the plan.

Langley Research Center Va. GA Mercury Johnsville National Aeronautics and Space Administration Anny Redstone Atlantic Cape Canaveral Flo

Cluttered Portrait Sparks Debate Over Knight Official Image

Former Gov. Goodwin Knight criticized a San Francisco portrait by Cameron Booth paid 3500 for the job. Knight demanded a more lifelike and photographic likeness and rejected a cluttered bright orange desk as not representative of the governor's office. He planned a San Francisco visit to review revisions.

Paul Fincif Sacramento Goodwia S. Knight Cameron Booth San Francisco Bert Levit Knight Booth Levit State Board of Artists

Baghdad Pact Renaming To Middle East Treaty Organization

Independent ISTANBUL Turkey A Baghdad Pact rename is expected within months The anti communist alliance comprising Britain Turkey Iran and Pakistan likely will adopt the designation Middle East Treaty Organization METO The change to be announced before meets of ministers in Washington and Monts Veroington in October will replace the Baghdad Pact name

Istanbu Turkey Bntain Iran Pakistan Psye Greece Lory Pacis Kieisbeh Sennett Counal Wash- Monts Veroington Energe Datars METO

Saboteurs' Job Easy Says Solon

Rep. Gordon H. Scherer charged that at least 2000 potential saboteurs work in U S defense plants. He said this in a House speech citing off the record Defense Department data via security agencies. He blamed the Supreme Court Greene decision for undermining the nations industrial security program.

Washington UPI Gordon H. Scherer Ohio Scherer House Pittsburgh Supreme Court William L Greene Ohio Republicans Greene Nit

Beer Blast Fatal at Marshfield Brewing Co

Night watchman Hubert Lofty was killed when a metal beer keg exploded at Marshfield Brewing Co in Wisconsin on Wednesday. Police secure the scene as investigators review the accident factors.

Marshfield, Wis UPI Hubert Lofty Marshfield Brewing Co

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Brown Signs Bill for Bay Area Rapid Transit Tube

Gov. Brown signed a bill to build a rapid transit tube underneath San Francisco Bay linking San Francisco and Oakland. The plan allocates 115 billion dollars in state funds with the Bay Area voters to approve a 500 million bond issue for the project.

Brown Sacramento California San Francisco Bay John, F. McCarthy San Rafael San Francisco Oakland Five County Bay Area First

Girards Dressing Promises Pure Bright Flavor

Ad claims 47 dressings and two secret ingredients with fresh ground spices and premium cider content. It highlights a crisp, bright flavor and invites readers to try Girards.

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