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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1959

Page

2

Rains Fall As Cindy Lashes Carolina Coasts

Tropical storm Cindy moved slowly through the Carolinas bringing welcome rain to farms and cities. Gusts reached up to 67 miles per hour and high tides peaked around 21.5 feet near Georgetown. By 10 p.m. residents who evacuated were told to return home as Cindy weakened and shifted northwest along the coast.

Charleston S.C Carolinas Cidy Here Georgetown Cindy Charleston Weather Bureau

Minimum Steel Pact Talks Tentatively Resume

Negotiators paused direct talks Thursday to study minimum terms for a contract settlement ahead of next Tuesday’s strike deadline. Major steel rivals reportedly discussed a possible off the record settlement while the Steelworkers Union trimmed its price demands. Two California furnace fires sparked further speculation as industry sources pegged a likely 19 cent per hour settlement on a new contract.

New York GA — Steel

Gov Earl Long Failing Health Sparks Vacation Plans

In Baton Rouge, Gov. Earl Long shows signs of weakening after a heart issue and a recent hospital stay. Aides say he plans a Western and Canadian vacation despite doctors orders to rest, while officials dispute details of his medical status and care.

Baton Rouge Earl Long Winfield Long Mexico Canada Lloyd Teekell Teekell Newsmen Nick Teckel A. A. Fredericks William Cook Fredericks Robert Heath Tulane University

Shark Spotted Off Coast Forces Beach Clearance

A professional fish-spotter, James Dargen, spotted a great white about 15 feet long offshore from Rincon Point. From a helicopter he warned 1,600 bathers along the Santa Barbara coast, prompting officials to clear the water after the sighting.

Santa Barbara UPS Rincon Point James Dargen

Navy Pilot Deforest Joralman Identified In Crash

LOS ANGELES man Cmdr. Deforest Q Joralman aged 37 of Los Altos was identified as the Navy pilot killed when his A4D Skyhawk bomber crashed into a mountain northeast of Victorville on Wednesday. A World War II and Korea veteran, he leaves behind three children.

Los Angeles Victorville Cmdr Deforest Q. Joratmen Los Altos Joralman

Four L A High Schools to Teach Russian in Fall

City Superintendent Ellis A. Jarvis announced that four senior high schools in Los Angeles will offer Russian for the first time when school opens in September. The courses will be at Polytechnic High in Sun Valley Birmingham High in Van Nuys Reseda High in Reseda and Monroe High in San Fernando. Experimental part time Russian classes have been held at some junior and senior high schools during the past year.

Los Angeles CNS Ellis A. Jarvis Jarvis Polytechnic High School Sun Valley Birmingham van Nuy’s Reseda Monroe High School San Fernando

Escapee Back With Loot From Montgomery County Farm

Michael Toth, 36, a parole violator, fled Montgomery County Prison Farm late Wednesday night. Four hours later state police caught him in Collegeville with loot totaling 73.50 in cash, two pairs of brown trousers, a jacket, sunglasses and a fountain pen. He admitted burglaries at three service stations, a pharmacy, two lawnmower shops and a dry cleaning establishment during the two mile flight.

Norristown Pat Michael Toth Montgomery County Collegevile Toth Tod

Fires Rage Across Southern California Near Ojai and more

A string of fires on the hottest day of the summer burned near the Ojai Valley Inn and in the Lake Hughes area, enveloping a house and char spreading across heavy brush to about 250 acres. In Pasadena Linda Vista fire prompted evacuations of about 19 families but was contained without structures lost. The Newhall fire burned 50 acres before containment as a water drop plane experienced engine trouble and an emergency landing occurred near Ojai State Prison. West Hollywood blaze covered two acres with no casualties reported.

We United Pres Eartecore Ojai Valley California Westura County Ojai Lake Hughes Nesta Earier Linda Vista Pasadena Rose Bowl Newhall Bre Bet Jia Betts Lancaster Ohio State Prison Far Sunset Bivd West Hollywood

Piano buyers sought after ad start Dial HE 2 5959

Short classifieds note invites piano buyers to call the number HE 2 5959 to begin an advertisement for selling a piano. The message emphasizes initiating contact via phone to place the ad.

Kho

What Kind of Salad Dressing Do You Like

A fragmented note highlights Girard's French Dressing made with Burgundy wine vinegar. It promises brightness and tangy, zesty flavor and positions the dressing as premium and distinctive for salad use.

Girard Girard's

Berlin pact possible only at Big Four summit says Lloyd

Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd said Thursday night a final East West Berlin agreement could be reached only at a Big Four summit conference. In Los Angeles a melon spill tied up traffic as seven tons of watermelons blocked the inbound lanes for nearly three hours.

London Selwyn Lloyd Berlin Los Angeles San Bernardino

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