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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1958
Page
2
L. A. Collins argues for two pro business measures in Long Beach ballot Prop V would consolidate city and county tax assessing saving about 250000 yearly and Prop X would abolish the Municipal Band saving about 200000 annually. He notes band concerts attract few listeners with high per person costs and urges readers to vote yes to cut nonessential government spending.
Nixon uses aggressive campaign rhetoric to rally moderate GOPs while alienating traditional old guard. The Independent notes his line against Democrats, labeling them socialist leaning, and discusses implications for 1960 strategy and party leadership. It highlights internal GOP splits and the role of middle ground voters.
A core group of moderate Republicans believes Nixon uses the current campaign to establish a foothold for a 1960 bid. The irony is this beachhead might lie on the opposite shore.
North Manchester Indiana report says 52 year old Robert Harler died of a heart attack as he opened the school bus door to pick up four high school pupils. The bus shifted, crossed an intersection, and struck the home of Clarence Hippensteel. No others were injured.
An advertisement for the Huntington Hotel in Long Beach describes a seaside complex from boulevard to ocean with two lobbies and private paths to rooms. Highlights include daily maid service, polished carpeting, and a large dining room offering roast turkey, Virginia ham, and seafood with Roosevelt specials and meals priced around 26 to 2 dollars.
London report notes the first women named to the House of Lords protested the masculine state attire. Lords granted a concession allowing a pres set of gold braid and sequins to the costume for occasions. Queen Elizabeth II last July named four women as members of the Lords.
Sir Douglas Mawson the Australian polar explorer and scientist aged 76 died in Adelaide on Tuesday. His long career included leading Antarctic expeditions and significant scientific contributions.
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