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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1959
Page
1
The column argues inviting Khrushchev to tour the United States could demonstrate American strength and industrial capability. It notes opposition from many Americans and victims of Communist regimes, but suggests Nixon could advocate the visit to curb misperceptions. It warns he might miscalculate if ignorant of US power.
The 18,293 ton SS Leilani, a former Hawaii passenger liner, is up for sale by the Maritime Administration at 4.4 million dollars for domestic trade or 3.2 million for foreign trade. If unsold it may be chartered for use in either trade, with no operating differential subsidy. The vessel has been berthed in San Francisco since withdrawal after foreclosure actions tied to mortgage payments. American President Lines previously negotiated with the Maritime Administration in 1958 but failed to finalize a takeover.
Washington UP The House Ways and Means Committee voted to slow the Big Interstate highway program instead of raising gasoline taxes. The plan would stretch the 40 billion dollar network four years beyond the 1967 completion date, reducing federal funds and forcing state planning revisions.
Doris Mae Efaw confessed the alleged kidnapping story involving a 16 year old boyfriend and his cousin was false. Police say she traveled to California with the youths after leaving her husband, while facing charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor and previous felony child stealing tied to an April fling. Authorities were en route to detain Efaw and her companions.
The Army will draft 9,000 men in October, 2,000 more than August and September, Defense Department says. Since the Korean War began, 2,472,420 men have been drafted.
General Lawrence 5 Kuter will become commander in chief of the North American Air Defense Command at a ceremony in Colorado Springs. Ubis morsing.
In Chicago the AFL-CIO Marine Engineers picketed the freighter Corneil aboard a motorboat. The union, seeking recognition as bargaining agent for four licensed engineers, said they were respecting the picket line and refused to unload 225000 bushels of wheat.
Long Beach, with an estimated 326100 residents, was the second largest U.S. city by population to record zero traffic fatalities in May. Toledo led the list and Dayton followed, per the National Safety Council's Traffic Safety magazine.
New York UPI reports contract talks between Alum Co of America and two unions paused for a two week breathing spell during the 15 day steel strike. Federal mediators and United Steelworkers officials met for about nine hours fifteen minutes with no progress reported. None of USW President David J. McDonald or mediator chief Joseph Finnegan attended. Finnegan was said to be handling other aspects of the situation.
A warrant was issued Wednesday for British actor Anthony Steel after he failed to appear in municipal court for a drunk driving trial. Police reported chasing his pink convertible for two miles before arrest. attorney could not explain why Steel missed the jury trial. Credits note his divorce from Anita Ekberg occurred last May.
Cheri A. Mites a 16 year old resident of 4145 Elm Ave suffered a lacerated month Wednesday when her car struck the rear of a truck on Atlantic Ave near 37th St. She received treatment at Seaside Hospital.
Long Beach Republican Rep. Craig Hosmer said at a White House breakfast that President Eisenhower will use veto powers to maintain a balanced budget and a sound dollar. Hosmer described a lively discussion on Geneva nuclear talks and pending highway and labor legislation.
Note reads like garbled OCR with names and places unclear. A second class maybe March with references to an event at Los Angeles County and a court delivery date.
Fragmentary notes describe an event at the Humtingtom Hotel on the Long Beach waterfront with scattered words about routes beds and greetings. The readable text mentions Ocean Blvd and Long Beach but lacks coherent details or dates.
A group of 120 dependents of crewmen from heavy cruiser USS St Pauls arrived Wednesday at Yokosuka Japan, the warship's new home port. The St Pauls home port was changed from Long Beach to give the 7th Fleet a permanent flagship.
The notice hints at casual shopping for pets and pet-related offers. It references today’s Clas sed listings and suggests readers explore options to find what they want.
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