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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1959

Page

2

Oil Firms as Diplomatic Bridges in Middle East

The article argues American and British oil companies, including ARAMCO, act as de facto diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia. It notes ownership stakes, local employment shifts, and social upgrades from refineries and schools, stressing how company relations with rulers and people shape future U.S. relations in the region.

Middle East Arabian American Oil Company Aramco Saudi Arabia Standard Oil California Texaco Standard of New Jersey Socony Mobil LAC

Ike Moves Gates to Defense Post Amid McElroy Departure

Washington moves to fill top defense gaps naming Thomas S. Gates as deputy secretary of defense and recalling Arthur W. Radford for temporary duty. Gates, Navy secretary, is expected to become defense secretary if Neil H. McElroy leaves as anticipated. Radford returns as a civilian consultant after serving as JCS chairman.

Ike Navy Radford Washington Thomas S. Gates Arcrehary Defense Adz Arthur W. Redford Gates Eisenhower Mtign Pentagon Neil H. McElroy

Independent notice from Long Beach court delivery case

Fragmented OCR text refers to a Sunday event on Pine Avenue in Long Beach Cabt. It mentions Second Class matter entry on March 27 and a Superior Court in Les Angles TBM. Decree No. eo garvier delivery appears garbled with unresolved names and terms.

Daly Pine Ave Long Beach Larg Beach Y Galt Surerior Court Les Angles

Rejected Suitor Kills Teacher Then Self

In St Louis, Raymond F. Koettker Jr., a former Washington University lecturer, shot and killed Anita Gist, 29, a substitute teacher and secretary, after her rejection. He then killed himself, found with a gunshot wound and a note about the killing. Police say he had previously threatened her and was released after Miss Gist refused to prosecute.

ST. Louis UPN Anita Gist Raymond F. Koettker Jr Washington University Miss Gist Koettker St Louis Globe-Democrat

Vicious Bear Killed in Plains Louisiana by Hunter

A 300 pound black bear that had killed calves in the Plains area for over a year was slain by a hunter on Monday. The hunt ends a long-running problem as officials reported the bear posed a danger to livestock and residents. Local guidance and wildlife officials confirmed the capture and noted the incident closes a persistent predation issue in the region.

Warning Bill to warn on plastic bag suffocation danger

Rep Henry Reuss proposes a bill to require clear warnings on all plastic bags about suffocation risk to children. He cites four child deaths in a two day period, bringing this year’s total to twenty, and notes similarity to the 1956 refrigerator latch law.

Washington UPI Henry Reuss D-Wis Congress

House Moves to Cap Price Support at Fifty Thousand

Washington lawmakers clash over a Republican plan to set a $50,000 ceiling on government price support loans for crops. Rep. Jamie L. Whitten warns the move could disrupt farm prices. Rep. William F. Avery pushes the amendment tied to the agriculture appropriations bill. The House defeated the amendment on a 59 to 49 nonrecord vote and adjourned pending further action. Democrats argue big operators would gain less from the cap, while others say it would widen the gap between support prices and market prices, hurting farmers overall.

Washington UPI House Today Jamie L. Whitten Jay William F. Avery R-Kan House Forlor Arkansas Missiseo Sippi Avery Byron L. Joynson Cole Johnson

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Fragmentary OCR item lists a hotel rate and a scattered menu of terms including Huntington Hotel address and weekly price, with unclear context. The readable lines mention a per person per week rate of 28.50 at a Huntington Hotel location.

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