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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1958

Page

2

Two-thirds rule debated in Los Angeles votes

LA city voters decide whether to abolish the two-thirds requirement for salary increases and overriding mayoral vetoes. The piece argues pension costs strain taxpayers and warns that replacing two-thirds with a simple majority could erode veto protections. The column notes broader implications for bond votes and federal veto norms.

Los Angeles Poulson City Employee Association L.A.C

Long Beach and Vicinity Thursday Weather Summary

Long Beach area shows late night and early morning clouds clearing by noon with highs near 84. Expect warm, near 83 to 110 across inland regions with scattered afternoon thundershowers near the Colorado River and mostly sunny conditions in mountain areas. Coastal beaches will be hazy in the afternoon with a 75 degree high and water around 70. Moonrise late, moonset early, tides fluctuate throughout the day.

Long Beach Colorado River Southland

Burglar Kerckhoff Receives Five to Life Term

John Grover Kerckhoff twenty five confessed to two local burglaries in Long Beach California. He was sentenced by Superior Court judge Ralph K. Pierson to five years to life in state prison. He admitted to stealing five hundred fifty two dollars in cash and was found armed with a loaded revolver when arrested July fifteenth. The case occurred in downtown Long Beach with remarks on prior acts and a weapon seized.

John Grover Kerckhoff Atlantic Ralph K. Pierson Kerckhoff Long Beach Calif Los Anaeien County Matineet Ln

Benson recalls Truman scandals in Wellsburg meeting

Wellsburg state news. Ezra Benson, in a Thursday talk, claims the Truman administration had no official indicted or convicted for corruption while noting Eisenhower era cases. He argues government integrity is the key issue for fall elections as Republicans expect shocks for Democrats. He contrasts reputations between administrations and predicts more resignations.

Wellsburg W. Val UPI Ezra T. Benson Truman Agriculture Eisenhower Eisenhower Adj Benson Jon Dutl Republican House

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