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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1959

Page

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Postmaster General Seeks Action Against Mail Obscenity

Testimony before a Senate committee cites a half billion dollar annual mail obscene material trade. Summerfield warns up to a million children may receive such material this year and that penalties must be strengthened to stop perverted mailers. He urges Federal and State reforms and parent vigilance to curb the menace.

Senate Postal Inspection Service Summerfield Postal Department Congress Los Angeles LAC

Iraqi Premier Abdel Karim Kassem Shot in Baghdad Street

Baghdad radio reported Premier Abdel Karim Kassem was wounded in a shooting on Rashid Street. He said the attack aimed to divide Iraq and pledged to serve the country despite injuries. Militants and troops tightened patrols as authorities sought the assailants.

Beirut Lebanon Iraq Abdel Karim Rassem Baghdad Rashid St Kassem Associated Press Ministry of Defense Feisal Nur Gamal Abdel Nasser Nasser Mosul UAR Soviet Union K Assem China

Woman Kills Herself and Her Unborn Child

Louise M. Betten, 29, a Sherman Oaks bead operator, drank poison outside her boyfriend Evaglos Vardakostas’s apartment after writing a note about an unborn baby. Investigators say she consumed a mixture of wine and formaldehyde, choosing death to avoid dishonor.

Santa Monica UPIK Louise M. Bette Sherman Oaks Evaglos Vardakostas Miss Bettenwo

Steel Strike Hits Chicago Area Hard

Illinois labor director Rey F Cummins said the steel strike has caused 16900 layoffs in the Chicago Cab area. He noted 90000 workers are on strike in the Chicago area and reported to Labor Secretary James P Mitchell on the impact.

Chicago Area Chicago SPI Illinois Rey F. Cummins Chicago-Cabretary Cummins James P. Mitchell

Independent street notices and court references in Los Angeles area

Fragmentary OCR shows independent notices and court references in Los Angeles County. Mentions Pine Avenue and local court actions, with dates partially obscured and unclear party names.

Pine Ave Lerg Beak Los Angeles

Faint Fragments From Unknown Page Describe Desert Rooms

Fragmentary text shows references to rooms and faces in a desert setting. Mentions faintly include names like Shira and Soran and terms such as Service and Gearma. Context unclear but hints at a discussion of rooms, rates, and some numbers like five dollars.

Ena Notet

Revolutionary Leader Acknowledges July MM Push

An obscure Lean brigade commander discussed the July MM revolution, stating he has no time for personal matters as he focuses on the movement. The remarks reflect a disciplined, duty-driven stance amid ongoing political upheaval.

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