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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1958

Page

2

Disputed pamphlet pull stalls biographical campaign piece

Congressman Craig Hosmer halted distribution of a biographical comparison with opponent Harry May in the 18th District race. Critics say the move aims to preempt potential anti-Semitism questions, while May's backers defend the piece as an author’s life portrait.

Craig Hosmer Harry Heamer Seej David Crowther Crowther May Hosmer M.simple Longs Crow|Beach Ridley Ther Jons Normel Staal Jack Kent Long- Beach State College

Time to Be Counted in California Politics and Unions

A partisan column argues unions dominate California politics and warns that Pat Brown and allied candidates would become puppets of labor leaders like Reuther. It condemns left wing Democratic shifts, labor influence, and calls conservatives to oppose Brown to curb corruption and arrogance in unions.

Nction Pat Brown Welter Reuther-Ada Democratic Party Michigan Mennen Williams Reuther Puppel Mennen Willems Union Bonsen Remson Rank and Fle Man Californa Isadore Fresno Brown California Seger L.A.C

Singer MacRae Faces U S Tax Dodge Claim in Court

Los Angeles singer Gordon MacRae testified before a Federal Tax Court on a tax avoidance scheme. He described plans to borrow and buy Treasury notes and Federal Land Bank bonds through a broker claiming the arrangement would reduce his 1952-53 tax liability while asserting he did not have a million dollars to invest.

Los Angeles Gordon MacRae Q MacRae Redeter U.S Mark Townsend MacRae Treasury MacRaeland Federal Land Bank

First Lady Indisposed in Chicago Promotes Prop 17 Vote

Chicago report on First Lady Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower suffering a migraine while campaigning against Prop. 17. She joins anti Prop. 17 drives urging a No vote, arguing it would cut state revenue and hurt schools and services. The article notes weather, travel, and reactions, with references to political figures and legal context from that period.

Chicago Liles Dustland Dwight Eisenhower Long Beach Denver Wednes Washington Dash Sheraton-Hleck-henge Long Sea Calif Fulton Superior Court Sudge Los Angatea County Witlyn B. Moore White House James Hagerty Jand Lwne Oe Ucac Karl Eisenhoimer

Four Leaders Back Prop. 3 to Aid State Schools

Four Long Beach leaders from the Citizens' Committee for Prop. 3 urged passage ahead of the November election. Herman Ridder, Clive Graham, George Taubman Jr., and John Pickering cited a $200 million bond issue to fund a $300 million building program for state colleges, the University of California, mental hospitals, and correctional facilities. They warned without Prop. 3 facilities would be inadequate and tents unnecessary for campuses and institutions.

Long Beach Citizens’ Committee Herman H. Ridder Press-Telegram Clive Graham George Taubman Jr John Pickering State College University of California Ao Ee Ridder Graham Taubman Sl Colleges Eane

Gloucester Vessel Sunk By Fire On Grand Banks

Gloucester Mass tragedy reports say the 107 foot Ephlyn C Brown, Gloucester's second largest dragger, was sunk by fire possibly preceded by an explosion on the Grand Banks. Its crew of 10 endured 30 hours in dories before rescue on Wednesday.

Gloucester Mass Evelyn C. Brown Grand Banks

Weather Log Shows Towns Inland Weather and Tides

Night and morning low clouds give way to sunny afternoons today and Friday with little temperature change. Highs 70 to 80 in interior and desert valleys, up to 90 in lower valleys. Southland beaches see light to moderate winds 10 to 18 mph and increasing low clouds overnight, then sun each afternoon. Coastal section notes a weak low and a strong high pressure system offshore, widespread cloudiness and scattered showers north of Eureka. Tides show high 49 feet and 45 feet, lows 25 feet, water 66 degrees at Long Beach. Sunrise 6 03 am, sunset 5 12 pm. Moon events listed.

Log Beach Caliornia Southland Long Beach

Fragmentary hotel notice from Huntington Hotel excerpt

An OCR fragment describes the Huntington Hotel at 1200 E Ocean with private yard and sea views. It mentions rooms and services, rates around 2650 per week, and various garbled items like dining, baking, and phone references. The text is incomplete and unclear.

Huntington Hotel Beth Tate Dinice

Firms Pool Patents on Dry Milk

Oakland Foremost, Spairies, and Carnation pool basic patents in the dry milk industry and form a new corporation to license them to dairy firms worldwide. Patents cover instant nonfat and whole milk, and instant favored milk. control awarded to Dairy Foods Inc. with Oakland HQ. Carnation and Foremost have led in R and D and distribution to supermarkets, bakeries, and export markets.

Oakland United States Foremost

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