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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1958

Page

7

Alaska Statehood Bill Faces House Punch Despite Push

Washington UPI report notes Alaska statehood bill faces a decisive House move with a potential knockout blow as lawmakers prepare to vote on a motion to strike the enacting clause. If approved, the bill could be sent back to Insular Affairs and hinder final passage. President Eisenhower schedules a 10:30 a.m. news conference today.

Washington Walter Rogers D-Tex Alaska Rogvote Ihe

Court Balks at Lifer's Testimony Demand in 1985 Slaying Case

Robert Williams, a 20 year old felon serving life for a 1956 Harbor City murder, sought subpoenas for 22 potential witnesses including 12 Folsom inmates to testify about a confessed letter in the Ralph Burgess killing at McKinney's Furniture Co. in 1985. Judge Ralph K. Pierson ruled the testimony inadmissible hearsay and denied the request, while Williams was ordered to stand trial in June for Burgess's death.

Tral Folsom Robert Williams Ralph Burgess McKinney's Furniture Co EL Pacific Coast Hivy Ralph K. Pierson Williams Sight Area Fiarry Finch Long Beach Pierson Harbor City Matt Manestar

Petition Opposed to School Site in Dorado Park

A petition with over 100 signatures opposing a junior high school on part of Dorado Park was filed with the City Council Tuesday. Presented by Mrs. Vernon L. Clark, the council noted no official school district request. Park commissioners will discuss the matter with Planning and Recreation commissions.

Dorado Park Vernon L. Clark Studebaker Rad

Explosion Kills 3 in Buenos Aires Apartment

A gas explosion on a second floor in a four story building in Buenos Aires killed three women and a girl, with authorities treating it as a tragic accident. The blast occurred Tuesday and investigators are examining the cause and extent of damage.

Buenos Aires UPI Jak

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