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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1958
Page
3
Gov. Orval Faubus advanced the Little Rock school integration referendum to Sept 27 from Oct 7 to use current voters lists. He said action is needed to resolve education issues and ensure possible reopening of high schools, amid ongoing debate over racial integration and a new school board session.
NEWPORT R L Pi t The Eisenhower Administration announced Tuesday it is holding up federal action at this time to pressure reopening of southern schools closed to resist integration. Attorney General William P. Rogers said the government will act legally if local authorities fail to open schools and did not rule out federal troops. Rogers flew from Washington to Little Rock and Virginia to report on integration. White House press secretary Hagerty said there is no stated reaction to Governor Faubus and no invitation expected for another White House meeting.
George H Moore 86 longtime Harbor Area civic figure died Tuesday in a Long Beach sanitarium. A former Los Angeles City Councilman 1943 1951 he also led the City Council as president and served on the Harbor Commissioners 1939 1943. Born in San Juan Bautista he earned a UC law degree and headed the San Benito County district attorney’s office for years. Services planned Friday at McNearney Mortuary with interment likely near his birthplace. Survived by wife Melvina two sons George A Hollister Willson Honolulu daughter Isabel Yosum Madera four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
An American officer and a German soldier died when a helicopter crashed during West German army maneuvers near Frankfurt. The American was 1st Lt. David M. Duchesnow, based in Frankfurt, according to German army spokesmen.
An old advertisement touts Lavoptik Eye Lotion as fast relief for burning itching and inflamed eyes after long days. The spot claims 45 years of success and notes a free eye cup included with purchase at local drugstores.
City council debates hiring outside special counsel for a major subsidence suit. Some members oppose, others urge maximum representation while Jacobson and staff prepare defense. government damages claim adds complexity and a motion for a preliminary injunction is due next week.
Western dispatches report U S negotiators opening Far East talks with Communist China. Nationalists land LSTs and air supply ships reach Quemoy as artillery shells rain. Premier Chen Cheng and Huang Shao-nel press parliament on wartime relief plans and potential air strikes if siege tightens.
An old hotel advertisement touts the Huntington Hotel on Ocean Boulevard Long Beach offering two lobbies private baths wall to wall carpeting daily maid service and a dining room facing the ocean Meals and rooms are priced at 25 50 per week per person with breakfast and dinners listed as 2 15 to 2 50 and a phone number is provided for contact.
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