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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1958
Page
1
UPI reports Damascus Radio said an unidentified jet was shot down over Syria near the Lebanese frontier. The claim noted American planes were not confirmed missing, with ongoing patrols and no immediate indication of aircraft losses by U.S. forces.
Congress passed a bill granting President Eisenhower authority to reorganize the Defense Department and streamline the chain of command. The measure, supported by both parties, sailed through on voice votes in hours and is expected to become law promptly as the President pledged a more efficient national defense.
A Thursday judging at Municipal Auditorium left fifteen contestants viable for Miss Universe 1959. Semifinalists include Earlyne Howell Miss U S A and entrants from Brazil Chile Colombia Denmark Germany Greece Hawaii Holland Israel Japan Peru Poland Surinam Sweden, seen by nearly 5900 spectators at the third-night ceremonies.
A $100,000 blue black pearl from the Miss Universe crown went missing when the crown arrived for officials after the third night ceremonies. It was later found in a wash basin where the crown had just been cleaned by a jeweler.
Miss Japan, Miss Hawaii, Miss Poland and Miss USA vie for top honors as Perle Mesta looks on. Japan’s entrant wins Miss Friendship vote ahead of Miss Universe crown. Final program tonight at 8 p.m. in the auditorium.
Local report notes Dick Stuart stepping into a leadership role at Doderen Faotty amid shifts in management. The move signals changes in operations and potential impacts on staffing and production workflow.
UPI reports Eisenhower weighing invitation to Israel for a New York summit with Khrushchev as the United States considers broader talks on Middle East issues. France’s De Gaulle may attend, but Paris cautions on a final decision amid diplomatic uncertainty and Lebanon access.
Washington reports surprise and dismay as Cambodia under Premier Sihanouk recognizes the Red regime. State Department says ambassador Strom is recalled to report on the significance of the move. Officials fear growing Communist influence in Southeast Asia and note Cambodia’s right to act but call the decision regrettable.
In a London setting, a clerk remarks on a new janitor's scruffiness while a boss and assistant discuss a jest about education. A Brit official cites uncertainty as they recall a prior exchange and the janitor remarks on education's value with a light tone.
In a brief arts note Donald Hoster unveils a fresh approach to contemporary art. The piece hints at a shift in perspective featured on page B-5 with a look at Miss Universe contestants on pages D4 and D-7.
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