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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1959

Page

4

Deadly boat blast near Haderslev claims dozens

A crowded tourist excursion boat exploded and burned offshore Haderslev Denmark killing at least 44 people. Witnesses reported mothers with children leaping from the craft. 34 survivors were identified and many injured. Police warned the death toll could rise.

Haderslev Denmark

Canada Navy orders 4 luge Tanker Ship OTTAWALM

Canada plans to begin construction this year on a 22 000 ton tanker named OTTAWALM to support destroyer escorts and extend range. The project budget lists 16 million dollars with multiple contractors and officials named in the procurement draft.

Canada Navy Canada

Finance Director Bert Levit to Depart California Treasury

Sacramento Gov Brown’s finance chief Bert W Levit will resign Aug 1 to return to private law practice. The 55 year old Republican, the state’s second highest paid official at 27500 a year, announced the move Wednesday. Brown has not named a successor. Levit had taken a temporary leave from Longard Levit in San Francisco and Los Angeles on December 1 to hold the post.

Sacramento Brown Bert W. Levit Levit Longard Levit San Francisco Los Angeles

Johnson Dirksen clash over congressional record and armistice idea

Senate leaders Johnson and Dirksen fought over the Democratic majority's record on civil rights labor reform and education bills with McNamara joining the fray. Dirksen floated a Armistice Day session to review foreign aid while Eisenhower weighed a possible special session on the aid bill. Johnson defended leadership and urged unity, while McNamara criticized Democratic leadership as failing to deliver.

William Theis Washington UPI Senate Democratic Lyndon B. Johnson Tex GOP Everett B. Dirksen Congress Sen Pat McNamara Mich Senate Johnson Dirksen Democratic Advisory Council Democratic Party Stephen McNamara Paul M. Butler

Chevrolet Leads In Economy And Performance Claims

The text promotes Chevrolet cars with claims from sources like NADA POPULAR SCIENCE and MOTOR TREND. It touts high miles per gallon, best trade-in value, modern styling, superior braking and ride, and praise from automotive magazines, urging readers to consult dealers for details.

Chevy Chevrolet

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