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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1959

Page

2

Sniping at Vickers Threatens Long Beach City Manager

L A C argues that Long Beach may lose City Manager Sam Vickers due to hostile council criticism. It credits his 12 plus years of service, refusal to cave to pressure, and key role in subsidence and civic growth while noting offers from other cities and possible departure would be a serious loss.

Long Beach Sam Vickers Vickers Solid City Managers 'Assn Cty La.c

Major Areas Regain Job Health

The Labor Department removed 14 major industrial centers from its list of areas with substantial unemployment including Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Memphis. A brisk pickup in hiring over the last two months signals possible continued improvement through midsummer with only slight gains foreseen in autos and steel plants.

Washington UPI Labor Department Chicago St. Louis Kansas City Memphis Bureau of Employment Security New Haven Conn Battle Creek Lansing Saginaw Mich Binghamton Syracuse N.Y Youngsttown Ohio Portland Ore Reading Lorain- Elyria New Britain

Chrysler Announces New Compact Model Valiant in 1960

Chrysler Corp announces plans to launch an independent economy car named Valiant as part of the 1960 line. Eve L. Colbert, president, says the model will be distinct from Plymouth Dodge De Soto Chrysler and Imperial, with unspecified size details released.

New York Chrysler Corp L. L. Colbert Plains Plymouth Dodge de Soto Chrysler Imperial Valiant

Reds Face Trial in Cairo Communists Crackdown

Officials say the first batch of Egyptian Communists rounded up in Nasster crackdown will go on trial before a military tribunal in early Mooysaenpfene. The Communist Party membership is reportedly outlawed in Egypt.

Cairo Nasster

Cabot nomination sent to Senate for Brazil ambassadorship

The White House sent the John M. Cabot nomination to the Senate to be ambassador to Brazil. Cabot, 57, currently ambassador to Colombia, had been widely mentioned as the choice after Clare Boothe Luce resigned amid a Senate confirmation clash. Also submitted was Brooks Hays for the Tennessee Valley Authority board.

Washington John M. Cabot Brazil Senate White House Cabot Eisenhower Clare Boothe Luce Luce Colombia Mer Brooks Hays Arkansas Tennessee Valley Authority Board of Directors

Coastal Weather Summary with Erratic Terms

A rough coastal forecast notes variable winds and mixed seas with light to moderate conditions. It mentions possible thunderstorms early and calls for caution near shore, with tides and surf heights described in a cautious coastal tone.

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