26 Jul 1958
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1958
Page
1
Washington reports quote Vice President Nixon pressing President Eisenhower to offer a peace mission as the Middle East crisis unfolded. Critics say Dulles struggles to adapt politically, while Nixon favors decisive diplomacy.
Friday reports claim Nixon favors a more aggressive U S propaganda push and stronger alignment with peace efforts to counter Soviet proposals in the Mideast and broader world affairs. The piece cites a public forecast vibe and reactions to a Khrushchev summit notion amid international tension.
The text notes Nixon favors a more flexible propaganda approach with ads over speeches, arguing communication with the public is weak. It mentions Dulles lacking public rapport and references a 1948 Senate appointment and a stalled 1950 bid, with associates reporting Nixon’s stance.
President Eisenhower bluntly told Russia he will press for airing its charges of Soviet subversion in the Middle East at any summit meeting at the United Nations site in Washington. The statement signals a firm stance on including both sides in the discourse during high level talks.
Luz Marina Zuloaga of Colombia won Miss Universe 1959 at Municipal Auditorium with Adalgise Colombo of Brazil as first runner up and Geri Hoo of Hawaii as second runner up. The event featured Latin contestants among the top five and a festive coronation nearby at the Lafayette Hotel.
Ford Motor Co announces the Long Beach assembly plant will shut early next year and merge operations with the Pico Rivera facility without layoffs. The move aims to streamline West Coast production, with about 2,000 combined workers and the new plant expanding to handle Ford and Mercury cars.
Bernard L. Flanagan of St Albans VI withdraws his nomination to the Civil Service Commission after Senate criticism over misinformed past applications. President Eisenhower rescinds the recess appointment. Flanagan served seven months as interim, a former Capitol Hill policeman aged 29. Actress Mac Clarke loses $1 million suit over portrayal on television. The SEC adopts an ethics canon barring influence by White House or Congress on pending cases.
Navy Stratosphere balloon launch postponed for the third day due to wind. Navy spokesmen aim to launch from an opinion mine near Crosby, with veteran spacemen Cmdr. Malcolm D. Ross and Cmdr. Lee Lewis aboard, joined by about 5,000 personnel awaiting the ascent.
A brief schedule lists beauty contestants appearing on floats along Pite Avenue and South Street today on Page A eight.
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