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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1959
Page
1
More than 1,000 angry fans stormed ticket windows after a premature World Series ticket report. Police and station security halted the clash as protesters ripped signs and shouted obscenities outside the Coliseum while ticket sales were officially set for 9 am.
A brief earthquake struck Santa Barbara on Wednesday night, lasting about 45 seconds and rattling downtown buildings. It triggered a rockslide near Gaviota Pass that blocked Highway 103, with traffic reduced to one lane and boulders threatening a truck-trailer. The tremor was also felt in Santa Maria and Carpinteria, with only minor damages reported.
Tropical storm Gracie spawned two tornadoes near Charlottesville Virginia killing ten more people as it moved northward. The toll brings the U S death total to twenty one with victims including children and a nursing home employee. Rescue efforts and property damage followed in Ivy and surrounding rural areas while heavy rains and flash floods closed highways.
New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller plans to enter the presidential race with primaries in New Hampshire Wisconsin Illinois New Jersey Ohio Oregon and Florida to gain delegates for the 1960 Republican convention. Former Gov. Thomas E. Dewey advised potential contests in California and Pennsylvania.
Washington AP reports M/Sgt Horst W. Tittel 75 retires as the senior enlisted man in the U.S. armed forces. He served 51 years on active duty. Air Force Secretary James H. Douglas and Gen Curtis E. LeMay award him the Legion of Merit. Tittel retires with the rank of lieutenant colonel in the reserves.
Discrepancies between the Orange County Sheriff and coroner reports on millionaire Myford Irvine’s January 11 death surface as the 22 caliber bullet and shotgun pellets are missing. Investigators note conflicting statements on removal of the bullet, with exhumation planned and two pathologists to be engaged.
Light rain began in the Belmont Shore area before midnight Wednesday and spread into downtown by early morning. The shower was steady at first and then tapered to drizzle with no strong winds reported.
President Eisenhower arrives in Palm Springs amid gusty Santa Ana winds cooling to the low 70s. He lands the Air Force jet after a 25 hour 25 minute flight from Washington and is greeted by officials and attendees including Mayor Frank Bogart and comedian Bob Hope.
Today's 14 new numbers win a share of the final $170 prize with deadlines at 5 pm Saturday. Winners listed include 562-34-5908 and 474-22-8453 among others, with several $5 and $3 prizes. Wednesday’s winners appear with a Friday deadline and include 364-10-0132 and 562-03-2293.
A brief item notes Brigitte Bardot has something Marilyn Monroe does not. The exact reference is unclear in the snippet from page B-9.
President Eisenhower politely declines to attend a World Series game in Los Angeles as he visits Southern California. Press Secretary Hagerty says he regrets missing the Los Angeles vs Chicago White Sox matchup at the Coliseum while seeking a full holiday from official duties. He arrived from Washington by plane and plans to golf today with three friends.
President Eisenhower pressed both sides in the steel dispute to resume bargaining as the 734 day old strike threatens 500 000 workers. Negotiators reported constructive talks ahead of a Pittsburgh session and an October deadline for progress toward ending the deadlock. If no progress occurs, Eisenhower could invoke Taft Hartley Act emergency measures to end the strike.
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