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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1957

Page

7

Ford Motor Co. Donates 50000 to Long Beach Hospital Fund

Ford Motor Co . donates 50000 to United Hospital Fund campaign in Long Beach . J Donald Leslie chairs the fund’s major gifts division and announces the gift amid calls for broad public support for a hospital building program funded by a 4 million dollar goal . FR W Setties of the Long Beach Ford Assembly Plant urges citizens and employees to back the drive as reports on solicitation are to be given at a noon meeting Thursday at the Victor Hugo Restaurant.

Ford Motor Co United Hospital Fund J. Donald Leslie Long Beach Als Victor Hugo FORD RE. W. Settles J. Donald Locke

Insurance executive predicts high auto premiums

Fresno report notes an insurance executive forecast that many motorists will pay annually about one third of their car value for insurance. The prediction, stated Tuesday night, suggests rising costs for drivers as policy expenses climb.

Fresno Calif

Six Space Helmets but None for Dogs

The Anti Crucity Society of Chicago reports six space helmets pledged for a toy booth at its annual Christmas sale. The program notes none will be used by dogs in the shelter, while discussions mention a Russian dog carrying satellite project. Frank W. Wilcox of American Agricultural Mutual Insurance Co. spoke at CalFarm insurers’ meeting during the California Farm Bureau Federation Convention. He warned insurance costs could rise over the next decade if accident trends continue, predicting increased motorist complaints and tax funded compulsory coverage pressures.

Chicago Anti Crucity Society of Chicago Frank W. Wilcox American Agricultural Mutual Insurance Co Wilcox CalFarm Insurance California Farm Bureau Federation

State legislatures study road accident problem now

The speaker noted nearly every state legislature has a study committee working on the problem at present, signaling broad concern and ongoing inquiry into preventing accidents.

Wings Show Features Famed Lucky Lady I at Air Show

The USAF Orientation Group presents the Lucky Lady I, the B-50 Superfortress, at Long Beach Municipal Airport as part of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Wings Over the Nation event. The display includes bomber details, in-flight refueling history, and a seminar participant from Santa Ana.

Lucky Lady Air Force Long Head Municipal Chamber of Commerce BSO USAF Norton Air Force Base

Record-setting steel warehouse rises in Rose Canyon

A new landmark near San Diego, West's largest all steel warehouse for Convair, spans ten football fields. Soulé Steel Company fabricated over 1100 tons of steel, USS Structural Steel chosen for uniform strength, with mass produced parts bolted on site to finish months faster than conventional methods.

Rose Canyon San Diego West Convair General Dynamics Corporation Soulé Steel Company USS Structural Steel

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