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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1958
Page
2
Washington whispers suggest President Eisenhower could resign by year end due to health strain after heart attack and stroke. Vice President Nixon is viewed as a strong 1960 candidate, though opposition from staff and Democrats argues against a transfer of power.
The U S Court of Claims awarded $65,000 to a housing development over jet aircraft noise from Hunter Air Force Base. Attorney Q R McGuire said the decision signals potential nationwide litigation as military and commercial jet operations begin to affect property owners. Tides and weather data are listed nearby in the report.
Los Angeles registrar Benjamin S. Hite reports 119 309 valid signatures certified to place the right-to-work measure on the November ballot. This amount equals 77.1 percent of 154 595 names filed by Los Angeles supporters. Statewide, 322 429 signatures are needed, and supplemental petitions are now being circulated with a June 16 filing deadline.
Samuel Seabury, former judge and fierce foe of New York City’s James J. Walker, died in Europe at age 85. The Seabury crusade helped end Walker’s era of municipal excess, and Seabury’s campaign against the flamboyant mayor reshaped New York politics.
An unusual billboard in Los Angeles on Wednesday endorsed Democrat Pat Brown and Republican Goodwin Knight for upcoming primaries. Joe De Silva, head of Retail Clerks Local 770, said his union helped form the Join Our Battle committee to back a mixed state slate.
A damaged OCR reads like a hotel advert offering private baths and wall to wall carpet, writing desks, telephone and daily maid service. Dining room faces center, rooms at 26.50 per week per person with meals, plus interior photos of meals and breakfast options. Phone number listed for reservations. Our dining room also serves outside guests.
18th Congressional District Democrats hold an old fashioned rally at Hoover Junior High in De Amo Blvd and Downey Ave at 8 p m to launch the precinct campaign for the June 3 primary. Speakers include Harry S May Joseph M Kenrick and Thomas Griffin with Rudy Pacht presenting on precinct work.
Public notices reveal carrier delivery area changes and monthly rates for mail and airport services. It notes longstanding publication by Independent in Long Beach and references legal adjudication dates and decree numbers, with individuals near carrier delivery affected by proposed adjustments.
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