15 Jun 1959
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1959
Page
1
A LA.C. editorial argues private pension funds and insured plans are boosting common stock holdings, with more than 40 percent of new money now in shares. It warns about growing fund sizes, potential corporate influence, and unequal protections benefiting a minority over social security for the majority.
Foreman of the jury in four cases of rape against a Negro coed says the panel chose guilty verdicts with mercy recommendations, citing evidence of threats but no brutality. The all-white male jury reportedly based its decision on the testimony and not race, under Florida law.
Felix von Luckner aged 78, famed World War I German sea raider, has been named grand master of the Knights Templar in Germany. The report notes strong racial tensions in Florida after a jury convicted four white youths of raping a Black coed, with calls for severe punishment and concern over the justice system's handling of the case.
The article notes Ike returns prominent African Americans in NAACP activities in the South while awaiting Judge W. May Walker's sentence, expected in about two weeks. Washington reports segregationists unavailable for comment but directed questions to the White House.
Edward Earle becomes president of the Long Beach Chapter California Society of Certified Public Accountants. Other officers include R Charles Cringle as vice president Victor J McCarty secretary Nile M Bunch treasurer. The chapter covers San Pedro Compton and Orange County areas.
An Independent notice dated March 27 1943 records an accord claus matter in Long Beach California and references to Superior Court Los Angeles County Decree No C12282 and carrier delivery charges. The fragmentary text mentions addresses Sixth St and Pre Ave Long Beach and a payment of $2.00 to a suspect recipient.
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