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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1959

Page

12

Allied Industries Brace For Steel Walkouts Amid Prolonged Strike

The three day old steel strike deepens the economy with more layoffs and production losses. Eisenhower confers with James P. Mitchell as a broad relief effort looms. About 200 million dollars of steel plant construction is halted and federal mediation is set to resume in New York.

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Castro cancels resignation as president is forced out

Fidel Castro withdrew his resignation as prime minister after forcing President Manuel Urrutia to resign amid hourslong broadcasts and a massive crowd outside the presidential palace. Urrutia’s departure followed intensified clashes over Cuba’s direction, with Castro signaling a harsher line before abruptly reversing his stance and keeping power. Osvaldo Dorticas, a cabinet member, was chosen to replace Urrutia by the council of ministers.

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July Timing Tales From a Weathered Note

A fragmented newspaper snippet records a woman lamenting the month of duty, joking about July and weather. The text hints at recurring timing and repeated arrival of events in the same month, with garbled dialogue around Miss UT and Oscar.

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Liz Renay Receives Suspended Sentence in Perjury Case

Liz Renay former actress and associate of Mickey Cohen was given a suspended three year sentence after pleading guilty to one count of perjury before a federal grand jury. Four related counts were dismissed as the case neared trial. The judge cautioned her about past associations and advised caution in the future.

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Boy 14 Dies After Fall From Pool While Using Drill

A Pico Rivera youth, Richard Lawrence Frank, 14, died when he fell into his family pool while holding an electric drill plugged into a wall. His father saw him straighten up, stagger, and topple backward into the water. he pulled him out but he could not be revived. Deputies suspect the drill may have caused the fall. a self-sealed sheriff’s homicide investigation will follow.

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Detective fired over fiancé being too rich

Lewine Jodeys Ve reports a Las Vegas detective loses his job after his showgirl fiancee is deemed too wealthy, prompting a provocative shakeup on Page A3.

Gas Vegas

Missing Miss United Arab Republic haunts Miss Universe opening

Rockets blaze as Veterans Memorial Stadium hosts the Miss Universe pageant opening. Ninety girls from nations including Turkey Belgium and Haly prepare amid illness and flight delays. Miss UAR vanished, officials say they have given up tracing her. Reigning Miss Universe Luz Marina Zuloaga of Colombia leads opening ceremonies and a globe prop during the Creed and concerted international friendship pledge.

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Physicist Knudsen Named UCLA Chancellor

Dr Vern O Knudsen a noted physicist was named chancellor of UCLA by the UC regents. The appointment to succeed Dr Raymond B Allen starts Sept 1 and runs through June 30 1960. Knudsen a Provo Utah native will be 66 next December 27 and has taught at UCLA since 1927 becoming professor of physics in 1934 and dean of the graduate division. His research specializes in acoustical physics.

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Independent U Coverage Tops

Independent University coverage dominates BEL reporting with top stories across campus events. Key figures and groups highlighted include students, faculty, and local organizations shaping campus news and activities.

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