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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1959

Page

2

Two Edged Sword as Seaway Opens Ports Across Great Lakes

LAC warns the St Lawrence Seaway opening makes Cleveland Detroit Chicago inland ocean ports linking with world trade. It reshapes competition with foreign products and may affect U S producers and farmers. Economists debate dumping risks and world markets as ships move up the river past Niagara Falls.

Lawrence Seaway Cleveland Detroit Chicago New York Los Angeles New Orleans St. Lawrence Seaway Great Lakes Europe Japan U.S European St. Lawrence River Niagara Falls Lake Erie United States

Touch and Go Game to Prevent Lynching

In Alexandria Lal- Ville Platte, officers moved to protect a suspect in a rape and murder case after a mob threat. Ora Lee Rogers, 23, was questioned then hidden, then moved again to an undisclosed location. The crime occurred in Reddett, near Melville, where Mrs Lumley Guillory, 36, was killed. her daughter slept nearby. Rogers was later arrested by state troopers.

Alexandria Lal— Ville Platte Rapids Parish Ora Lee Rogers Pere

Nudists Seek Greek Site Near Corinth

The International Federation of Nature Worshipers asks the Greek government for permission to rent a secluded Corinth Gulf beach for a nudist camp. A decision is awaited. France and Yugoslavia allow such camps while Italy Spain and Portugal ban them.

Athens International Federation of Nature Worshipers Corinth Gulf France Yugoslavia Italy Spain Portugal

Liquor Interests Face Scrutiny in Washington Lobby Scandals

Washington reports reveal executive leaders from Scheniey Distillers and U S Brewer's Foundation shaping policy influence. Lou Nichols authored ABA criticized court stance while Clin ton Hester hosts Democratic staffs at a Virginia estate with Harry Livingston assisting. Weekend gatherings include meals rooms liquor and a five dollar “nominal” fee to avoid claims of freeloading.

Washington Lou Nichols Scheniey Distillers Nichols Supreme Court American Bar Association Clinton Hester U. S. Brewer's Foundation Virginia Lexington Harry Livingston House of Representatives Hester

Temperance push and political intrigue in mid-century DC

The piece surveys temperance efforts targeting liquor advertising and congressional conduct at the Capitol, noting past and present liquor debates near the Capitol dome and in the Supreme Court Chamber. It recalls Judge Holtzoff offering Rockwell legal aid, and highlights Byrd’s push for Strauss as Commerce secretary alongside Humphrey’s influence on Strauss’s career.

Nixon Robert L. King Southern Comfort Aistillery National Temperance League Congress Old South Life Magazine King Supreme Court Capitol Daniel Webster Senate Sholer Adm Lewis Strauss Byrd Virginia Jteep Strauss Starm Winchester Shenandoah Valley Eppre Jitees Admiral Strauss Harry Jr International Rayon Company

Unclear From Fragments of Oceanfront Rental Ad

Fragments mention Huntington front beach, Ocean-Front luxury, pricing and a racecar theme. Names and some phrases are garbled, but reference to rental property features and a travel or maritime setting appear, with stray prices and a possible schedule context.

Vine Otters Ang Battely Wwe Sundeck Marton Gow Ease Huntington Hicks

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