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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1959
Page
2
California insurers push a safe-driver program offering up to a 20 percent premium cut for drivers with three accident-free years or clean records. Critics say fault and citation rules create unfair rates, with adjustments for multiple incidents. The debate highlights rising auto claim costs and insurer risk, stressing agent integrity as policies near expiration.
In Houston neighbors faced a 200 pound cat named Satan kept by the Clausels on the back porch. After attempts to sell him failed and with no suitable home, Satan was returned to the zoo where his brother Timmy also awaits a more suitable life.
Britain's prime minister announced plans to develop British earth satellites with scientists given the go ahead to build instruments for an artificial satellite. A British rocket for launching the first satellite was not chosen, and a return to borrowing a U.S. rocket was left as an option if needed.
Rep. Frank Kowalski criticizes the White House for employing 62 enlisted men as chauffeurs and messboys, calling them flunkies. He cites a Defense Department report showing 20 000 service members in nondefense duties and urges draftees be used for military jobs. He estimates annual waste costs at 30 to 40 million dollars and questions why soldiers are used as chauffeurs in the White House motor pool.
Glaucoma detection event held all day at Long Beach Osteopathic Hospital offers free eye exams with appointments required. Medical staff will screen for eye diseases and guide patients to care options.
Goodyear Aircraft Corp proposes a giant atom powered blimp three times the size of Navy craft. It would carry a 24 man crew, travel about 90 mph at 10 000 feet, use a reactor to run turbine engines, and withstand 100 mil roentgens of radiation.
In San Francisco U S District Judge Alben C Wollenberg denied Firstamerica Corp a motion to dismiss a government antitrust suit filed March 30 against its merger plans. The government alleged the FirstWestern Bank California Bank of Los Angeles deal would lessen competition in the West under the Clayton and Sherman acts. Firstamerica contended the Fed already approved the merger and argued ongoing suit would be a second adjudication.
Skilled carpenters survey a classified ad to select a preferred make and model and agree on a rate. The note outlines options and terms for hiring, including project scope and payment expectations.
Don Foltz a Democratic figure in the 8th Congressional District is reported in good condition at Community Hospital after emergency surgery Monday following a medical event.
Independent ad touts a salad dressing described as a unique blend of wine vinegar oil and spices with a secret ingredient. The copy highlights Girard's French Dressing with wine vinegar and copper wine flavor, promising bright tangy flavor and light, full taste for everyday meals.
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