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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1959
Page
2
An editorial urges voters to back three incumbents Walter Boyd Dwight Sigworth and Leban Brewer as Long Beach prepares for a four year term on the five member board. The piece notes enrollment rose from 53 000 in 1950 to over 93 000 last year and argues voter turnout shows public attitude toward schools.
Atlas ICBM faltered minutes after launch and splashed into the Atlantic about 800 miles from Cape Canaveral. The 100-ton weapon showed propulsion and control problems, with analysts to recover the 5,000 mile nose cone for testing. It was the 22nd Atlas fly in a 1957 program. another earlier test also failed at roughly 200 miles downrange.
Dr. James Van Allen reports from Pasadena that Pioneer IV data show Earth's radiation belts extend farther into space than previously believed. The mission confirms a second band reaching beyond prior estimates, altering understanding of near space radiation.
SAN FRANCISCO A bank merger valued at over two billion dollars was approved by Firstamerica Corp stockholders. Issuance of 5 518 915 shares was approved with 8 093 303 for and 61 403 against, enabling consolidation of First Western Bank and Trust Co with California Bank of Los Angeles.
LONDON report cites Communist Daily Worker saying opposition Labour figures Hugh Gaitskell and Aneurin Bevan are likely to accept an invitation to visit Moscow later this year. The column notes political opinion and urges civic action on April 3 to mark ballots, reflecting editorial commentary.
An Independent notice extols Girard's Original French salad dressing made with eight fresh ground spices. The ad promotes a unique flavor found at Dressing—the Long Beach California venue. It mentions publication details, court adjudication, and subscription prices.
Girard's Original French Dressing is described as sugar free with a light bright flavor and tang. The product highlights a distinct taste difference and invites customers to try the dressing.
In Santa Fe Argentina Antonio Magna, a newspaper reporter, grumbled about a barber who failed to give change. Friends urge him to reward the barber with a pair of gold scissors after a ticket worth 100000 pesos was won.
An energetic endorsement extols He-Man Sour Mosh bourbon as the true nectar of Kentucky. The speaker praises golden grains and pure Blue Grass spring water, calling it a smooth and delicious drink for a real man.
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