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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1958

Page

5

Pioneer Engineer William Shaw Dies

William Ray Shaw, 79, a longtime Long Beach civil engineer, died after a lengthy illness. A resident since 1887, he helped found the city’s streets and layout. Survived by wife Lois A. Shaw, he was active in Masonic, Shriners, and Congregational circles and served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during World War I. Funeral set for Wednesday at Mortelleek Chapel with Long Beach Lodge No. 327 F and AM officiating. interment Sunnyside Memorial Park.

William Ray Shaw Chestnut Ave Long ‘Beach Long Beach Harvey E. Shaw Lois A Shaw F.te A.M C.E.S Naza‘reth Long

Eisenhower to Hold News Conference Wednesday

The White House announced on Monday that President Eisenhower will hold a news conference on Wednesday. UPI reports the event as part of ongoing briefings at the White House.

Washington UPI White House Eisenhower

Senate approves landmark US Space Agency Bill

Washington reports the Senate passed a historic space bill to create a civilian National Aeronautics and Space Administration to lead peaceful exploration, aiming to surpass Russia in lunar and planetary efforts. A House Senate conference will reconcile differences with the Eisenhower proposal. Johnson defended civilian control and support for the measure.

Washington UPI Senate United States Russia National Aeronautics and] Space Administration Atomic Energy Commission House Eisenhower Sen Styles Bridges Chamber Lyndon B. Johnson Tex Johnson

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