19 Nov 1958
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1958
Page
1
City Council reaffirmed transferring the Juvenile Bureau to the Police Department effective January 1. The move, supported by a salary amendment, faced questions about funding and timing as Council members debated impact and prior notices.
A man described as the father of twelve was killed Tuesday when his truck collided with a freight train near Venice. The victims children range from 1 to 19 years old. The article notes ongoing studies and a discussion about whether a local bureau should keep a facility open, with continued coverage on page A-8.
In Norfolk Virginia 12 658 ballots opposed returning six closed schools to local control while 9 781 supported The vote aimed to gauge public stance on reopening amid massive resistance law fears The measure was informational and not binding but council members signaled they would heed the result
NASA postponed the final Vanguard satellite launch until after the International Geophysical Year ends on December 31. The agency cited a study to improve reliability of satellite vehicles and said results should be known before the last Vanguard attempt.
The Soviet Union submitted a new outer space proposal to the United Nations Political Committee, removing demands for military base abolition and proposing a study group to lay groundwork for a permanent UN committee to study peaceful space activities, edging toward US and Western positions in the East West deadlock.
By George Eres a petition signed by 60 residents led Mrs Frances Louise Sanders to demand relief from dangers on the Long Beach Freeway between Gordon and Sentt Streets near the northwest city limit. She cites eight crashes in a month through the west fence and reports more incidents since the petition was typed. Council referred the matter to the city manager for action with state authorities.
A major blizzard swept the northern Midwest and crossed into Canada, bringing 11 inch accumulations in places and causing widespread highway closures. The storm spawned high winds and power outages, with at least 10 deaths linked to weather and traffic incidents across Missouri Colorado South Dakota and Oklahoma. Low temperatures plunged into the teens and twenties below zero in several western states as the system moved east toward the Great Lakes.
The special election to fill the councilman vacancy in the 7th District is planned for Tuesday January 20 unless the City Council reverses the date. Four of fifteen candidacy declarations have formal petitions, namely Alvin F. Slaight Sam Feldman Mrs Miriam E Smith and Oscar Langdale.
Justice Department urged to amend its lawsuit to halt subsidence damage in Long Beach or have the case dismissed. The criticism came in a Tuesday front page report described as disappointing and contemptuous by the National Conference on Air Pollution.
The United States and Soviet Union traded accusations over Berlin as Moscow criticized Western spy activity and the embassy outlined underground actions. A three vehicle U S Army convoy passed through Berlin’s checkpoints, while East German and Soviet officials weighed the fate of four power control and potential blockades.
The Weather Bureau cites a warm spell ahead with highs around 70 to 72 in Long Beach today while nights stay chilly. Readings dipped to near freezing at outlying districts and Big Bear Lake hit 5 degrees below zero. Forecasters expect continued frosty conditions through Friday across the region.
Charlevoix Michigan AP report details a violent lake storm on Lake Michigan Tuesday night. A 615 foot cargo carrier Bradley carrying 35 crew vanished with no survivors as rescue efforts battled 20 foot waves and 60 mph winds. Coast Guard ships planes and vessels searched Beaver Island area while SOS messages indicated the ship breaking up.
A few boys linger in the city room while a veteran writer recalls the first story he penned and how his father cried upon reading it. An aide notes the moment, hinting at the newsroom culture and lifelong craft.
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