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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1959

Page

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The First Labor Day Observance Recalled by L A C

L A C looks back sixty five years to the first Labor Day amid mass unemployment and weak union presence. It recalls Homestead strikes and Coxey's Army, then notes progress to eighteen million union members and laws shaping labor rights, while urging balanced union reform and production efficiency.

Homestead Pinkerton Coxey Washington White House AFL Samuel Gompers L. A.C

Labor Day Session Sparks Morse Showdown in Congress

Washington UPI reports Congress meets on Labor Day for the first time since 1912 with seven major bills pending. Sen. Wayne Morse signals a parliamentary standoff by threatening a three volume labor history reading to dramatize opposition to Johnson tactics. leaders aim to adjourn next weekend as Khrushchev reels in for his visit.

Washington UPI Congress Wayne Morse D-Ore House Senate Morse Lyndon B. Johnson Tex Oregon Franklin D. Roosevelt Johnson

Kay Kendall Dies of Blood Ailment

Kay Kendall, a British film actress praised for her postwar career, died from a blood ailment. She began in London chorus at 12, trained in ballet, and toured with ENSA during the war. Her first starring film was London Town opposite Sid Field, which failed, but her career thrived. She married Harrison in New York in June 1937, after divorce from Lilli Palmer. She spoke of marriage giving security and roots, contrasting earlier carefree times.

London Palladium British Isles ENSA London Town Sid Field Miss Kendall Harrison New York Ife Lilli Palmer

Laos defense chief warns two red columns threaten Sam Neua

VIENTIANE Laos AP Defense Secretary Col Phoumi Nosavan said two Communist columns in regiment strength were moving toward Sam Neua in northern Laos endangering the government held town. He claimed insurgents were backed by North Vietnam and floated a possible SEATO or UN aid response.

Vientiane Laos Col’ Phoumi Nosavan Sam Neua Viet Nam SEATO Phoumi U.N Harrison Pce Allianc Cambodia United States Britain France Australia New Zealand Pakistan Philippines Thailand

Fulbright urges State to block Ugly American film

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman J William Fulbright sharply criticizes Hollywood producers planning to film The Ugly American. He calls the film and novel false and condemns an onlocation collaboration, arguing it would misrepresent U S aid policy and damage the country’s image abroad. He accuses producers of arrogance and profit over national interest.

Washington UPI J. William Fulbright D-Ark Senate Foreign Relations Committee State Department

Live on the Beach at the Huntington Hotel TM

A fragmentary line-up notes a seaside venue with unclear acts at the Huntington Hotel. The readable bits reference a block near Los Cluccan Slyd and Long Beach, but the text is garbled and lacks coherent details or dates.

Huntington Hotel Cluccan Long Beach

Girard's Adds New Zip to Deviled Eggs

A quirky note about updating deviled eggs with a new zesty twist. The recipe suggests using six hard boiled eggs, three tablespoons of Girard's Original Fresh Dressing, dry mustard, pepper, and paprika. The result promises a lively, distinct flavor and a tingling finish.

Girard's Girard

Laos U N Debate Sought On Laos Facts

The United States asks the United Nations to investigate Laos with a council subcommittee. Diplomats expect broad sponsorship but cannot specify member countries or selection. Some doubt North Vietnam would be invited to participate as the subcommittee focuses on Laos. The Soviet draft urges revival of the dormant international control commission for Laos.

Council North Viet Nam Laos theSoviet Union International Control Commission For Laos

Violence erupts at All Nations fete in Baltimore

A disturbance marred the All Nations Day celebration in Baltimore as violence broke out among a crowd at a privately run park near Guyns Oak Park. Police dragged away participants while about 500 onlookers gathered. Five pickets were arrested as the melee erupted with cries of anti-immigrant sentiments. No serious injuries were reported.

Baltimore Guyns Oak Park Midway Russia

Japanese Cow Breaks World Milk Record

In Mito Japan a 3 year 10 month old Holstein owned by Masayoshi Sato set a new world milk record by producing 29133.4 pounds in a year surpassing the prior 25037.34 pounds held by a U S Holstein. The Japan Holstein Registration Association announced the achievement in Hachinche.

Hachinche Japan Honsha Mito United States Masayoshi Sato

Pope Aids In Hood Taifel Formow Relief Donation

Pope John XXII donated 10000 dollars to ward flood relief in Formow, aiding local aid efforts. The contribution supports emergency assistance and recovery for residents affected by the disaster in the town.

John XXII Fla Relief Formow

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