Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Independent in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1958

Page

3

Kramer imports Australian horses to new racquet stables

Jack Kramer, famed tennis figure, brings five Australian race horses to Los Angeles Harbor aboard a freighter. Sired by Newton Wonder, the yearlings will be trained near Hanford at the Racquet Stables owned by Kramer and Louis Rowan. Kramer plans tennis term names for the horses and uses them as a practical horse bank.

Jack ‘Kramer Los Angeles Harbor Newton Wonder Tora Mongabarra Hanford Deus Kramer Louis Rowan

Factory Jobs Off in March

Washington reports manufacturing employment declined in March with 23 hires and 31 layoffs per 1000 workers, marking the lowest hiring and highest layoff rates for any March since World War II. The downturn affected auto and related industries as plants trimmed staff amid government measures and market shifts.

Sign For Primary Shows Democrats Lead In California Registration

SACRAMENTO, UP. More than six million Californians signed up for the June primary, with Democrats holding a $89,696 edge over Republicans. Democrats 3,542,374 to Republicans 2,552,678 in a total of 6,280,176 voters, the largest primary registration in state history. Only the 1956 general election surpassed it. Republicans led registration in six counties: Alpine, Marin, Mono, Orange, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz.

Sacramento California Frank M. Jordan Alpine Marin Mono Orange Santa Barbara Santa Cruz

Isotope of Element 102 Reported by UC Scientist

GATLINBURG Tenn Albert Ghiorso of the Berkeley Radiation Laboratory said a definite discovery of an isotope of element 102 the heaviest on record had been made. He noted that his team could not duplicate the Stockholm group’s earlier report of an element 102 isotope and Dr Paul Fields of Argonne urged replication to resolve differences.

Gatlinburg, Tenn Albert Ghiorso University of California Ghiorso Berkeley Radiation Laboratory Stockholm Paul” Fields Argonne Laboratory Chicago Radiation Laboratory California Argonne Harwell Laboratory England Nobel Institute Prouo

Canada Fires Cause 120 Million Dollar Losses Each Year

The Montreal report by the all-Canada Insurance Federation notes fire disasters in Canada destroy more than 220 million dollars of property annually, with total losses estimated around 120 million dollars for the year.

Canada Montreal all-Canada Insurance Federation

1959 Car Models to Keep Size Rise and More Chrome

Toolmakers at the National Tool & Die Manufacturers Assn spring meeting said 1959 autos will stay about the same size as 1958 models with more chrome and only facelifting changes. Detroit faces criticism for large cars and few small models while speculation grows that GM Ford and Chrysler may enter the small car market.

Washington National Tool & Die Manufacturers Assn Detroit U.S David J. Bathgate Oval Tool & Die Corp

Car Cost Tag Bill Passed by Committee

Washington senate commerce subcommittee backed a bill to require all new cars to bear a manufacturer suggested retail price tag. A price tag would list the delivered price plus any accessories or options, with a $1000 fine for missing tags. The measure aims to reduce price secrecy and create an auto buyers guide as automakers consider small car tooling and European competition.

Washington Senate Commerce Mike Monroney D-Okla

Crepe de Chine Perfume Gift From Paris

Long Beach Santa Ana fragrance Crepe de Chine described as a silken scarf like perfume and eau de cologne. Suitable for purse or dressing table, pitched as a delightful gift for Mother on her day priced at $2.

Paris

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jack Kramer Ted Schroeder By Lee Craig Jack Gloria Kramer Labor ‘Department Steel Steel Company American Iron and Steel Institute ISO Forty-Second Strees New York City General Motors Ford Chrysler Namsé Long Beach Santa Ana Buffums WREV Thendar
Search Courier

Search the Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication