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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1959
Page
5
Editorial argues Signal Hill voters ousted the old council after rejecting the county contract system for fire and police services. It says the recall signals demand for city operated protection and urges Long Beach to consider providing services, pending mutual council interest and potential legal adjustments.
Los Angeles County Road Dept outlines preliminary plans for two Willow Street Katella Avenue bridges to span the San Gabriel River and Coyote Creek. Traffic gap closure between Long Beach and Orange County hinges on interagency approval, funding, and years of planning before construction may begin.
Washington reports reveal CBS officials and producers faced accusations of rigging the $64,000 quiz programs. Wilton Stringer and Rev. Charles Jackson were alleged to have received advance answers, with Shirley Bernstein named. House investigators probe financing, sponsor Revlon withdrawal, and bank loans tied to production.
Washington reports Adlai Stevenson may sit out early Democratic pre convention battles but could be drafted in Los Angeles next July for the 1960 nomination. Observers split on his chances with aging status and past losses shaping views as four senators contest the race.
Editor notes that census figures mislead by focusing on boundaries and school populations while downtown Long Beach enjoys strong retail growth. The city acts as a hub for interurban expansion, with districts like Lakewood and Huntington Beach driving downtown business. Retail sales climbed 5 percent from 1958 to 1959. Also, Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society thanks the Press-Telegram for coverage of its show and seeks ongoing support for future events.
A columnist reflects on marriage happiness versus loveless unions, human flaws in conversation, and the rarity of genuine self-change. It notes skunk as an odd contempt term, laments loss of clear communication, and cites an old Viennese saying about bachelor life. The piece also notes Lorenz's Man Meets Dog being out of print and how to locate a British edition.
More than 2,200 landlords and tenants attended a public hearing on rent de control held in Convention Hall at the Municipal Auditorium. The session resembled a regular city council meeting with ample material presented for council review.
Twenty years ago ten new members were admitted into the pre legal Order of Hammurabi at a Junior College ceremony held in the Hilton hotel. The inductees were Neil Gillespie Bill Moreno Harvey Jacobs Bob Gillen Bob Blackburn Jack Gisham Lee Craig Rod Ogilby Don Wilson and Charles Pierce.
Thirty years ago the Lafayette hotel opened its doors as the city's newest modern hostelry under the management of Mr and Mrs Fred Leavens formerly of the Virginia Country Club. The day began with breakfast served at 7 am.
Washington Rep Overton Brooks announces House Space Committee will hold extensive hearings to explain why the U S is behind Russia in space. He warns Congress and the nation will not sit idle as the space race advances. London Princess Margaret urges renewed Christian dedication to resist material temptations of modern life. She cautions against seeking escape in links to Luniks rocketry and worldly pleasures.
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