Popular Officer Jimmy James gains Long Beach fame
Long Beach salutes Admiral R. E. Jimmy James as Naval Shipyard commander for 35 months. His leadership prevented subsidence from crippling the yard, aiding legislative support to keep the facility open. He will move to Washington as second in command of all Naval shipyards, with strong local ties and ongoing contact.
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Alaska statehood seen as Senate action nears
Senator Mike Mansfield predicted the Senate would finish House-approved Alaska statehood legislation this week with no changes, sending the bill to President Eisenhower for signature. He warned against linking Hawaiian statehood to Alaska and noted other major 1958 items. Speculation also swirled around Interior Secretary Seaton as a possible Adams successor amid House investigations.
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Weather brief for Long Beach and Southland coast today
Mostly sunny conditions in Long Beach and vicinity with some early fog and low clouds along the coast. High near 84 today, 87 Sunday, with coastal fog lifting by 10 am from Santa Monica to Newport Beach. Interior desertsHot 90s to 110s, mountains 75 or less, Pacific coast with weak frontal activity and lingering low clouds northward. Water 64, surf choppy, tides around a 1:51 am high of 4.2 feet and 3:87 pm high of 46 feet. Sunrise 5:42, sunset 8:08.
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Japanese fishing boat sighting fuels Thespian search
A Japanese fishing boat reported sighting the 112-foot yacht Thespian, missing since leaving Keelung for Hakata. The coast guard noted engine trouble on the vessel known as the Showboat of the Seven Seas, and authorities may assist in the rescue as Calvert and crew attempt repairs.
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