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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1959
Page
6
A Dutch freighter Prins Johan Friso docked at Navy Pier Chicago becoming the first ocean-going ship to reach Chicago via the St. Lawrence Seaway. Crowds greeted the vessel as officials and onlookers watched the arrival amid a light drizzle and sirens.
An air pollution district imposes District Rule 62 banning refineries and steam plants from burning high sulphur fuel during smog season until Oct 1. Fuels over 500 grains of sulphur per cubic foot must switch to natural gas or low sulphur alternatives, cutting sulphur dioxide emissions on peak days. Refinery gas must meet the same sulphur limit.
Amsterdam reports Queen Jo Hana of the Netherlands reaching her fiftieth birthday with nationwide festivities. Brass bands, fun fairs, and fireworks marked the milestone as eleven million subjects joined in the celebration.
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