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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1959

Page

2

Union Arrogance Threatens Pacific Shipping Decline

LAC urges nationwide strike against union limits while accusing Harry Bridges led ports in Long Beach Los Angeles of costly delays. British and Japanese shippers boycott local ports over longshoremen meetings causing ships to wait days and raise costs. The piece calls for legislation to curb union power and protect commerce and jobs.

Teamster Jimmy Hoff Long Beach Los Angeles Harry Bridges China Bridges CIO Union Pacific Panama Canal Lac

Brown vetoes Fire Ogle bill triggering county dispute

Gov. Ed mund G. Brown vetoed Senate Bill 284 which would let the Orange County Board of Supervisors fire County Counsel Joe Ogle. The measure drew unanimous opposition from the county’s board and sponsor Sen. John A. Murdy Jr. who may not seek an override. The county seeks to end Ogle’s four year term amid misconduct charges and a pending bribery indictment, while Brown asserts county counsel must remain independent and protected from summary dismissal.

Sacramento Edmund G. Brown Senate Grange County Board of Supervisors Joe Ogle Ian Immediate John A. Murdy Jr Santa Ana Brown Murdy Ogles Orange County Tidelands Orange County Ogle S.B Board of Supervisors Constitutional Ogle Beck jHanna Mardy Hanna Sumner

Motorman suspended after Chicago crash injures many

In Chicago a CTA motorman Dominic J. Parise, 46, was suspended indefinitely after a rear end collision left Nancy Alberger injured and possibly facing amputation. Parise, with 19 years on the job, brakes failed to stop the southbound train about a block from an L station, at roughly 30 mph, injuring hundreds and hospitalizing about 20.

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Sacramento gubernatorial action and legislative highlights

The day's Sacramento report outlines governor vetoes and approvals across state bills. It notes Senate and Assembly actions on budgets, veterans affairs, permits, and timber regulations, with mention of key figures and dates and resulting political actions.

Dalai Lama Kin Receives India Visit Visa

The Indian Embassy in Tokyo granted visa to Thubten J. Norbu, elder brother of the Dalai Lama, allowing him to visit Massorie where the exiled Tibetan leader resides. Norbu, stateless under British certification, escaped Tibet after 1951 and sought political asylum in the United States.

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Ike Plays Golf at Burning Tree Club

President Eisenhower played a round of golf Tuesday at the Burning Tree Club in Maryland. He was seen at the course with no report of incidents or notable events.

Ike Washington UPI Eisenhower Burning Tree Club Maryland

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