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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1959

Page

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Cargo DC8 jet to be built at Douglas Long Beach plant

Executive Eater announces at Friendship Airport in Baltimore that Douglas will produce a turbofan powered cargo version of the DC 8 jet liner at its Long Beach plant. The plan follows FAA certification of the DC 8 passenger jet and signals a push to reduce air freight costs through faster, larger cargo movement.

Malcolm Epley Friendship Airport Baltimore Donald Douglas Douglas Long Beach Federal Aviation Agency

Bonus Set for Lucky Numbers Independent Readers

A big bonus is in store for Independent readers on Tuesday with five numbers worth 25 each added to the day’s lucky numbers list. Entry requires printing name address and Social Security number on a post card to The Independent. Winners must bring ID and Social Security card to the LPT. Previous day’s numbers are listed with deadlines.

Ucky Independent Press, Telegram Pine Ave Long Beach

Abandoned wheelchair found near 419 East Fifth Street

Charles D. Johnson of 1897 Lave Street reported a white wheelchair abandoned six days ago in front of a residence at 419 E. 5th Street. He intended to store the chair in his garage for six months in case the owner claims it.

Charles D. Johnson Lave St E. 5Th St Johnson

No Need For U N U N Tibet Issue Says Nehru

New Delhi Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on Monday argued it would not serve any purpose to bring the Communist Chinese subjugation of Tibet before the United Nations. The move was seen as hindered by Communist China's non membership in the UN.

New Delhi UPI Jawaharia Nehru Tibet United Nations Nehru China

India China clash reported with border posts lost

New Delhi reports said Chinese forces attacked NEFA posts near the McMahon Line while India seeks a peaceful solution. Lt. Gen. Thimayya resigns as army chief citing politics as the reason amid rising border tensions and reports of incursions into Bhutan and Sikkim.

New Delhi UPI India Siang and Lohat Northeast Frentier Agency NEFA Jawaharlal Nehru China K. S. Thimayya McMahon Line Tibet Bhutan

Across the Nation Plane Rail Strikes Threatened

The Flight Engineers Union and 11 non operating railway unions threatened separate strikes against major transport sectors. The engineers warned a system wide walkout against Pan American World Airways if training of “Third pilots” for jet planes proceeded. A 24 hour truce was arranged after talks in New York.

Washington UPS Flight Engineers Union Flight Engineers Pan-American World Airways Pan American New York

AEC Member Harold Ss Vance Dies at 69

Harold Ss Vance, member of the Atomic Energy Commission since 1955, died Monday at Walter Reed Army Medical Center from acute pneumonia after abdominal surgery. He was 69 and serving a term to end June 30, 1960, with expertise in industrial applications of atomic energy. The Railway Labor Executives Association, a non-operating rail unions group, threatened to strike in November unless railroads end a three-year wage moratorium.

Washington UPI Harold Ss. Vance Atomic Energy Commission Walter Reed Army Medical Center Vance Railway Labor Executives” Association

Goodyear, Union Reach 10 Cent Wage Settlement

Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co and the United Rubber Workers Union reach a general wage settlement ending the threat of a walkout by about 23,000 workers in 13 plants across Akron and St. Bernard’s Ohio Gadsden Alabama Los Angeles California Jackson Michigan Muncie Indiana Lincoln Nebraska Windsor Wisconsin New Bedford Massachusetts Topeka Kansas North Chicago Illinois four hours before midnight.

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Two Tots Killed in Smashup at Baldwin Park

In Baldwin Park a head on crash between two cars killed two month old Cynthia Smith and her sister Vickie Lynne Smith died later at Hartland Hospital. Injured were Richard Smith Jr and Mrs Smith, Mary Higgins, and Albert Michael Marquez. Police say Marquez, driving alone, attempted a left turn with insufficient clearance and suffered facial injuries. he was booked on two counts of suspicion of manslaughter.

Baldwin Park CNS Cynthia Smith Richard Betty Smith Hartland Hospital Vickie Lynne Richard Smith Jr Smith R. D.and Mary Higgins Albert Michael Marquez Marquez Pachire Oil General Hospital

Rickenbacker resigns as Eastern Air Lines chief executive

In New York Un-Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, famed aviation pioneer, will resign as head of Eastern Air Lines on October 1 after more than 20 years at the helm. He will remain chairman and work on long range jet transition. Malcolm A. MacIntyre will become president and Thomas F. Armstrong will assume executive vice president duties.

New York Eddie Rickerbacker Eastern Air Lines Malcola A. Macintyre Lir Sperializing Mail U. S. Air Force Rickenbacker Eastern Macintyre Thomas F. Armstrong

Eisenhower signals support for summit if Khrushchev seeks peace

President Eisenhower, in a TV fireside chat with Prime Minister Macmillan, endorsed a summit with Khrushchev only if the Soviet leader shows a genuine desire for peace. He urged cooperation to aid underdeveloped nations and warned of potential explosions without progress. Khrushchev said he would visit the US next month to thaw the cold war, hoping U.S. policy mirrors similar aims.

London UPI Eisenhower Harold Mascmillan Khrushchev West Macmillan East United States Veshenskaya U.S

Boom Fells Worker at Circus Big Top

A circus prop man Alvin E. Hawes aged 29 was seriously injured Monday night at the Cristiani Brothers Big Top in Lakewood. Hawes was adjusting a spring boom for a gymnast when it toppled, injuring him in view of hundreds of spectators during the evening show.

Cristiani Brothers Lakewood Alvin E. Hawes Hawes

Khrushchev to Visit Washington With Family

The United States government announced that Nikita Khrushchev has accepted Eisenhower's invitation to visit America with his wife and children. The Soviet premier will stay at Blair House near the White House for part of the trip, with son-in-law Alexei Abzhubei possibly accompanying Soviet reporters.

Washington Nikitaev Khrushchev Eisenhower K See Pil Yoon America Blair Mouse Pennsylvania Avenue White House Alexei Abzhubei Abzhubei Izyestiz

US contest to skip Long Beach Miss Universe tie in 1961 beauty show

Oscar Meinhardt announced that the 1961 international beauty congress in Long Beach will host a new Miss Universe format with a separate national contest not tied to Long Beach. The USA winner will enter the international competition, with over 50 foreign entrants expected next year.

United States Long Besch Manday Oscar Meinhardt U.S.A Resentative Long Beach Meinhardt Will Depid Long Beach Municipal Auditorium City of Port of

New York's wild juvenile violence theme discussed

The World section comments on juvenile violence as a persistent issue, noting a sharp contrast between sensational coverage and everyday life. References to pages A-3 and C-4 signal a broad, satirical take on media and public perception.

Rash weather hero joins frontline medical history tale

An oddly phrased extract portrays a weather forecaster turned medical pioneer named with initials WHO. His debut case involves six rash convicts who escaped from a prison, testing new internal condition diagnoses and marking a curious intersection of meteorology and medicine.

Polio vaccine theft shocks Montreal epidemic

In an epidemic, three masked gunmen stole 75 000 Salk polio vaccine doses valued at 30 000 from Laval Des Rapides research center near Montreal. The break in occurred before shipments to the provincial department of Bene in Quebec. Sixteen new cases and one death raised the year's polio toll, with vaccine storage disrupted and police investigating.

Montreal Quebec I A Sa Uni Versity Laval Des Rapides Bene Quebic Cry Capiii

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