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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1959

Page

3

Gale winds hammer coastal areas off California

Five missing fishermen prompted a joint Coast Guard and Navy search after the 3S foot fishing boat Billy and other vessels sank or capsized about 60 miles off San Nicolas Island amid 70 mph winds and small craft warnings from San Pedro to Newport Beach.

Bill San Nicolas Island Coast Guard Navy Richard Reed Santa Am Sea Sport IL Huntington Beach The Manuel George Joe Alves San Diego Carlos Tijuana Marine Reed Iishing Billy Boy Warren Tucker Cypress Costa Mesz Robert Combee 20Th St Newport Beach Dennis Emmi Santa Ana

Reuther Warns on Survival and UAW Conference

UAW President Walter Reuther told 900 Region 6 delegates at the Statler Hotel that America risks losing world leadership despite near-angelic prospects. He urged a four-point national program for peace and survival prioritizing full employment, education reform, civil rights integrity, and revitalized free market ideas. He cited McCarthy's scars and bemoaned fear among students about controversial talks, linking war threats to basic human survival.

Bob Houser UAW Warbes Reuther America Angels Stat Jer Labor Teather Joseph McCarthy

New Carrier Chief Townsend Takes Command of Kearsarge

Captain Robert L Townsend assumed command of the antisubmarine aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge in a ceremony aboard the ship at Munition City Pier He succeeds Captain William A Dean who moves to chief of staff to the commander of Pacific Fleet Carrier Division 1 Townsend previously led the Research and Developments Division at the Bureau of Ordnance

Robert L. Townsend Uss Kearsarge Ceremones Af Municipal William,a. Dean Pacific Fleet Capt. Townsend Bureau of Ordnance

Whale Dies Too Big For Local Dredge In Seal Beach Burial

A two ton pilot whale washed ashore at Seal Beach and, after officials failed to donate it to Long Beach or a Los Angeles fertilizer firm, was buried by a city bulldozer crew. The whale proved too large for local machinery, prompting a burial organized by City Clerk Frode Hickman and a warning to curious beachgoers.

Seal Beach Long Beach Los Angeles Sam Vickers 12Th St Vickers Fertilizer Company Frode Hickman

City Receives $17,983,169 Oil Royalties

City of Long Beach auditor John Mansell reports annual royalties from Longport Oil Development Co. totaling $17,983,169.51 for the last fiscal year. State and city share revenue equally, with production figures disclosed in the audit findings.

City Long Beach Mansell Long Beach Oil Development Co

Jet Liners Will Haul L B Mail and Local Oil Proceeds Rise

Jet liners will haul Long Beach mail for next day delivery to New York and Washington. Daily 1:30 p.m. cutoffs in LA, with NYC at 11:55 p.m. same day and DC at 1:55 a.m. next day. Details cover LBOD proceeds, overheads, and production shifts. crude oil output dipped to 9.24 million barrels, 852 wells total, 698 producing.

Long Beach Washington, DC New York City George J. McMillin Washington, D.C McMillan Los Angeles International Aiport McMillin Bownward Mansell Re

New Well Blows In Brings Rain Of Oil

Huntington Beach oil strike sends ebony geyser into the air at 1206 pm as crude sprays for miles and droplets foul the air and ground. Oil company officials say the blowout touched off a frantic drilling push with no explosion. Workers sprinted to safety as blackened debris drifts reached hundreds of yards from the site.

Huntington Beach Atlan Tie OW Co

Three-Count Complaint in Knifing Case Filed

A three-count felony complaint accuses Harvey Manuel Wheeler Jr of stabbing a woman with a small knife and assault with intent to rape, with the alleged incident linked to a taxi strike on Ocean Boulevard. The report notes Wheeler’s residence on East 5th Street and a related home invasion where a Long Beach housekeeper was disrobed and cut.

Harvey Manuel Wheeler Jr District Aftor Dale Orange Ave Ocean B Long Beach

Good Sports Picnic At Rancho Los Amigos Hospital Grounds

Good Sports Club Inc will sponsor its annual picnic for patients at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital today on the hospital grounds.

Good Sports Rancho Los Amigos Good Sports Club Inc Rancho Los Amikom Hospital

Long Beach Hearing Society Plans 37th Anniversary Party

The Long Beach Hearing Society will celebrate its 37th anniversary next Tuesday at the clubhouse, located at 124 West Fourth Street. The event will feature a party to mark the milestone.

Hearing Society Long Beach

Gun Firing Incident Wounds Clerk At Harbor Jewelry

In Redondo Harbor Jewelry and Loan at 429 Locust Ave a gun discharged while held by Jack Joseph Gross. A second clerk was wounded in the chest as a weapon intended to be unloaded was dropped. Both clerks reported the store’s firearms were unloaded by policy. The injured clerk is recovering in Seaside Hospital.

Gram Ave Seaside Gross Harbor Jewelry and Loan Locust Ave Jack Joseph Gross Xound Davidson Redondo Ave Paul M. Davidson

Arthur Godfrey Looks at Himself in Parade Feature

Sunday Parade Magazine includes a personal look at Arthur Godfrey with the Independent and Press Telegram. Other Parade stories spotlight Harmon Killebrew of the Washington Senators, Britain's Tomboy Princess, and a fashion roundup. Southland Magazine promises holiday fetes and a three day fiesta of Phineas Banning.

Arthur Godfrey Parade Magazine Your Independent Press-Telegram Harmon Killebrew Washington Senators Britain Family Fes Southland Magazine Withington Phineas Banning

Tax Hoax Charges Shown by Shell in California Assembly

Joseph C. Shell Moor leader in the State Assembly charges Governor Pat Brown will use funds from the new tax law to boost his presidential bid. He calls the tax program a hoax and says it will create a large 1960 surplus to be spent on welfare and self promotion. He attacks Brown’s water plan minimum wage bill and labor program.

Joseph C. Shell States Assembly Pat Brown Shell California Brown Whaley ‘Park Lakewood Federation of Republican Women

South Gate Boy Dies After Ingesting Weed Killer

A 4 year old South Gate boy Gary Watkins died after reportedly taking a weed killer from a garage shelf at 10316 Pinehurst Cane. His mother Mrs Jose Ann Bergman, 126, unaware of the danger, took him on a shopping trip. He fell ill at a South Gate market and died an hour later at a Lynwood hospital. Police say the bottle was forcibly opened and the boy drank from it.

South Gate Pinehurst Cane Jose Ann Bergman Gary Watkins Lynwood

Transient Attempted Suicide In Jail After Injury

A 20 year old transient named Kelly R. Baca was jailed on narcotic addiction charges and attempted to die by his own action late Friday. He injured his left arm breaking a light bulb and was taken to Seaside Hospital for treatment, police said.

Kelly R. Baca Baca Seaside

Retirement fete for long-time California Department employee

CDE worker Elsie Goodall age 70 of 635 Grand Ave was honored by 100 coworkers Friday in a celebration ahead of her retirement next Tuesday after twenty two years of service.

CDE Elsie Goodall Grand Ave California Department of Employment

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