Jobs for L B Plan Proposed for Fall Vote
Long Beach civic and labor leaders urged City Council to place a Jobs for Long Beach proposal on the November ballot. Backers claim the plan would create thousands of jobs, trigger a 25 million dollar construction program, and boost annual tourism and convention revenue. They asked for a $6.215 million bond issue to be considered, with a report by Aug 1, and the proposal referred to the mayor and Public Improvements Committee for study. The plan envisions widening Ocean Blvd, a flowering tree parkway along Ocean and American Ave, and new convention facilities, creating hundreds of construction jobs over three to five years and boosting local purchasing power across several neighborhoods.
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Bomb scare delays Las Vegas bound DC6 flight
A bomb scare on Western Airlines flight 30, a DC6B at Los Angeles International Airport, halted its Las Vegas bound service for 2 hours 12 minutes. FBI searched the plane and luggage. no device found. Among 29 passengers was singer Keely Smith on her return to a Las Vegas nightclub engagement.
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Tanker Collision Sparks Fire On Brooklyn Bridge Incident
Flames roared over the East River after a Nebrask a freighter and the Empress tanker collided near the Manhattan Bridge in New York. The crash damaged ships, sent burning fuel oil into the water, and closed the span for hours. At least 33 people injured and 17 crewmen missing, with survivors treated at area hospitals.
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UPI
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Manhattan Bridge
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Empire
William Finn
Journal-American
Heckman
Gouvenor Hospital
Hjalmarsson
Trans-Atlantic Line
William J. Gaynor
Probers Hear Goldfine Paid Hotel Bill for Judge
UPI reports Bernard Goldfine, ally of Sherman Adams, paid a $60 hotel bill for Judge William T. McCarthy who later heard a case involving Goldfine’s firm East Boston Co. The disclosure comes as SEC faced congressional scrutiny over dropped criminal prosecution and alleged “unusual” treatment. Senator Morse seeks Justice Department probe into FTC handling and alleged confidential information shared by former FTC Chairman Howrey at Adams’ request.
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UPI
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Lakewood City Council approves fifth annual tax cut
Lakewood voters see a 68 cent per $100 assessed valuation tax rate for the 1958-59 budget of $2,384,500. The plan trims the rate by one cent, forecasts $408,000 in new revenue, with $700,000 from sales taxes as the largest income item. The budget funds park development, street improvements at $842,100, and public works, with a $400 cash reserve.
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Wayne
Long Beach
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Langer defeats Duffy in ND primary for fourth term
North Dakota Senator William Langer, 71, running as an independent after GOP endorsement skipped re election, defeats Clyde Duffy in Tuesday's primary. Hollings wins South Carolina governor Democratic primary. Hartke secures Evansville mayoral nomination for Senate. Five killed in Nebraska crash near York when a wagonload of vacationers from Washington smashed into a jackknifed cattle truck.
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Clyde Duffy
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Duffy
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F.fritz) Hollings
Indiana
Evansville
Vance Hartke
U.S
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York, Neb
UPI
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Corie
Peshastin
Wash
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Claire
Kidnapper robs banker in Vermont countryside tour
Newport Center police report a 41 year old banker, Bensome Willis Adams Jr., was abducted from his North Troy bank by a tough looking man who forced him to accompany him for six hours and 30 minutes through Vermont countryside before leaving him near White River Junction. Five clerks and customers stood by as the crime unfolded. Meanwhile in Washington, Aristotle Onassis faced sharp questioning by House subcommittee members about tanker operations and safeguards for U.S. interests.
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UPI
Bensome Willis Adams, Jr
North Troy
Adams
Vermont
Leff Adams
Iis
White River Junction
Washington
Aristotle Socrates Onassis
Herbert Bonner
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Onassis
Bonner
U.S
Shah’s Date With Blonde Model Spurs Timely Gossip
Iran's Shah, visiting California, has dated two blondes since arriving. He danced at a hotel with Nina Richards, a 30 year old model, and earlier with Ellen Forseth, a Pan American purser. Politicos and guests at a luncheon noted the Shah's soft talk about future Washington meetings.
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Ellen Forseth
Tonolulu
Nina Richards
Financier Wolf son accused by SEC of stock fraud
The report notes Louis E. Wolf Jr from the American Motets Corp faces SEC charges of fraud and stock manipulation. Details reference shares and regulatory action connected to the Brussels Fair coverage. The item appears amid a page 7 financial section with other notes and cross-references to the U.S. pavilion exhibit and unrelated art topics.
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SEC
American Motets ‘Corp
Kay Starr Files Suit for Divorce in Los Angeles
Singer Kay Starr sues to end her fourth marriage in Los Angeles. The complaint names George Mellen, a wealthy real estate figure, and Vie Schoen, a nightclub operator and television musical director, among others.
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A Long Beach Boulevard Name Change Debated Again
A 30 year fight over renaming Long Beach Blvd to American Ave flared anew as North Long Beach Commercial Church revived the proposal. Councilman Dooley urged drafting an ordinance while Desmond noted 25 blocks would need address changes. the issue was sent to the Planning Commission for hearings and a recommendation.
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North Long Beach
Dooley
Planning Commission
Jack Webb Weds Miss U S A 1953 in Hollywood Home
Jack Webb married Jackie Loughery Miss U S A 1953 in a simple ceremony at a friend's home. Webb 38 served as groom. Herman Saunders staff member acted as best man with Sylvia Poste as matron of honor.
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Webb
Jackie Loughery
U.S.A
Herman Saunders
Saunders
Sylvia Poste
WM Drawn Quarreled With Shyster In Office
WM staggered into the office with a battered brow and learned his assault case. His assistant asked to get a lawyer, noting WM called his attorney a two bit shyster. The dialogue hints at legal trouble after the confrontation.
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