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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1958
Page
4
In Paris a rising power struggle unfolds as De Gaulle signals willingness to assume national powers. Pflimlin seeks emergency powers and Algeria crisis prompts wider constitutional questions while crowds in Algiers cheer Salan and De Gaulle.
Lebanon asked the United States for a shipment of tanks to help quell disturbances, with the request under study in Washington. The State Department disclosed that Lebanon was sending small arms to Arab nations to be used against anti-Western demonstrators, while Western-backed forces appeared to gain ground with U S arms airlift and Marine task force readiness in position.
A Convair operated by Pakistan National Airways crashed after takeoff in Delhi India. Twenty people died among 38 aboard including two Americans Mrs Arthur Rude of San Francisco and Andrew Caizs with a Karachi address. Survivors include Homer Irving Huntington and Thomas Law. Roger Toulmin was among those who survived.
Ginger Dubberly an 18 year old Pasadena Tournament of Roses princess announced her engagement to 21 year old Don Drysdale the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher. Ginger said Drysdale gave her an engagement ring before the Dodgers departed on an eastern tour AP Wirephoto
Dennis Crosby, son of Bing Crosby, quits Nevada to pursue a Hollywood home and a singing career amid hot custody and paternity claims. The Las Vegas show with a six month old baby to the fore, Patricia Sheehan, a recent bride, and Marilyn Scott contend over paternity while Crosby talks of house hunting and plans to sell two songs to a recording company.
President Eisenhower sent eight nominations to the Senate for the National Science Foundation Expert Dies Board. Among names is Eugene Frence McDonald Jr founder and Zenith Radio president. Five of the eight would become new members if approved. One nominee, Lee A. Dubridge, is president of Caltech.
Live on the Beach at the Huntington Hotel Long Beach offers ocean views from two lobbies and rooms with private baths and new carpeting. Daily mail service, writing desks, telephone, and large dining room facing the ocean. Room rates about 25.50 for double occupancy with prime rib and Virginia baked dinners. Public dining room open to outside patrons with club breakfast service.
Eli Lilly and Company rejects price conspiracy claims as baseless and emphasizes repeated price reductions, large-scale investments and leadership in polio vaccine production. It notes 24 million of 26.4 million doses held and concerns over potential loss of potency and unsold inventory amid weak demand.
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