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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1959
Page
1
Drew Pearson notes a 1955 headline set reflecting US doubts after Sputnik. He cites Eisenhower quotes urging American resolve while highlighting US underfunding of space research versus Soviet satellite tests and plans, including dog payloads and dye-tracer experiments.
Portsmouth NH newspaper reports fresh sabotage on the Nautilus nuclear submarine. Cable cuts and electrical line damage are described as possibly deliberate amid ongoing disclosures of earlier incidents. Navy confirms but cannot fully verify.
A reflective column recalls early Cold War era tensions as the Pentagon weighs reviews, Russia advances with satellite and ICBM programs, and U.S. leaders face defense cuts while urging the public not to fear. The piece cites Eisenhower era quotes warning against pessimism and stressing American strength.
LA.C. analyzes British results noting 23 percent popular swing would have given Labour a simple majority. It compares British rules, spending limits, and MP representation to U.S. systems, contrasts with Los Angeles election tactics, and discusses how prosperity shapes party support and potential shifts in Parliament.
Governor Edmund G Brown said he will not change his prior order denying clemency to Caryl Chessman unless new evidence emerges The UPI report notes the Supreme Court granted Chessman a stay and postponed his execution at San Quentin Prison on Friday.
In a news conference the governor said he would not reopen the case or alter the clemency ruling absent new facts. He acknowledged heavy pressure, noting 30 to 40 nightly calls and continuing intense mail as supporters and critics alike voiced their views. He defended his duty to act on the facts and insisted the courts now decide the legal issues.
In Birkenhead England Judge G N England dismissed the county court for lunch and left the room. Four witnesses elected to stand as the sun warmed the room and the varnish on the mahogany bench softened. No contempt proceedings were filed.
Dr Ralph A Behrend 49 former Long Beach physician and surgeon who served as assistant health officer here in the late 1940s died recently in Santa Barbara. His home was at 208 Roycroft Ave.
An illegible OCR fragment references a 1933 adjudication in Los Angeles County court, with obscure references to decree numbers and monetary figures but no clear facts. The readable bits mention Long Beach and a delivery or payment amount, but details are incomplete.
The United States accuses Russia of lying to the International Court of Justice over the downing of a U S B 29 over Hokkaido Japan five years ago The United States says the B 29 did not fire first and was shot down by Soviet planes intruding into Japanese air space The State Department notes the Soviet Embassy told The Hague court that the B 29 crossed the Soviet border and fired first while the U S seeks damages from the incident
An abbreviated ad describes a beachfront venue at the Huntington Hotel located at 2 Ocean Blvd in Long Beach. The copy mentions private paths, outdoor seating, and a casual dining setup with outside public areas and varied food items. Pricing notes show a regular canner price list and beverages.
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