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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1959

Page

15

Consumers' Counsel Bill Passes Assembly

In Sacramento the Assembly passed a measure creating a state Consumers' Counsel to monitor the insurance, debt collection, and utility sectors. The bill, backed by Brown, would fund a new office with state money and private probes. Republicans split, 45 Democrats in favor and 26 Republicans opposed, some calling it a paper shield while others warned of broad powers with little result.

Sacramento Coltray Brown Senate Rew Sould Sec Asemers Frank Jordan Jordan Brown Sartuatty Pata Withita I Psan Neharpes Oll Peseras Office GOP

Day in Sacramento legislative notes and state actions

Fragmented OCR style summary notes legislative actions and state provisions. Mentions committees, districts, and officials, with scattered references to public works, education, and health matters, including administrative discussions and budget mentions.

Weather summary with scattered showers and cooling trend

Fragmented forecast notes describe cloudy to windy conditions with scattered showers today and a cooler trend through Sunday. Coastal regions show moderate winds and a chance of rain near Mourlawa with variable temperatures and some higher readings inland.

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Glenn Ford Divorced as Powell Ford Split Shocked Hollywood

SANTA MONICA AP The 16 year marriage of Glenn Ford and Eleanor Powell Ford ended Friday in a divorce suit filed on Ford’s birthday amid shock in Hollywood. The complaint cites great mental cruelty and asks custody of their 14 year old son Peter Newton Ford. The mother in law Hannah L. Ford is named as co defendant over funds and properties claimed as community property.

Santa Monica Glenn Ford Eleanor Powell Ford Hollywood Miss Powell Peter Newton Ford Hannah L. Ford Beverly Halls

Guild Strikes Two San Jose Newspapers

SAN JOSE UP The San Jose Newspaper Guild struck the San Jose Mercury and News, closed since February 4 by a strike of pressmen and stereotypers. The guild voted 123 to 40 to strike at midnight Thursday after the contract expired. Publisher Joseph B. Ridder said the action was a shock as negotiations had progressed, while guild president Bob Hickey noted six fruitless negotiating sessions.

San Jose San Jose Newspaper Guild San Jose Mercury and News Joseph B. Ridder Bob Hickey Guild

Godfrey Leaves Bed Day After Lung Tumor Surgery

Arthur Godfrey, 53, recovering rapidly after doctors removed a cancerous tumor from his left lung in a five hour operation at Columbus Presbyterian Medical Center. He stood and sat briefly in a hospital chair Friday, expressing pain but remaining in good spirits as surgeons assessed the operation and his prognosis.

Neh, Co. Ser Godfrey New York UPI Arthur Godfrey Leesburg Sre Columbusa- Presbyterian Medical Center

Mrs Ivy Priest Takes D day Vacation in Hawaii

Mrs Ivy Baker Priest the United States Measurer flew to Honolulu Friday night for a vacation. She travels from San Francisco seeking rest and a break from official duties during her extended break.

San Francisco United States Ivy Baker Priest Honolulu

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