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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1958
Page
6
Testers of Langendorf United Bakeries Inc declare a regular quarterly dividend of 40 cents a share on common stock and 45 cents a share on HL80 cumulative preferred stock.
Helena Conley 94, died in her Kansas City home. Her sisters Lyda and Ide Conley fought for the Huron Indian Cemetery since 1905, sometimes armed to guard the grounds. Lyda became a lawyer and argued a 1855 treaty preserved the burial plot. the trio’s activism kept the site a historic landmark amid repeated battles over sale and funding.
Lindsay Crosby son of Bing Crosby was granted a one week continuance on his arraignment for misdemeanor drunk driving. Judge Harry J. Borde ordered the delay so Crosby’s new attorney could study the case. Crosby, free on 253 dollars bail, had been arrested Sept. 11 after his car allegedly struck a parked auto at Seventh Street and San Vicente Boulevard.
Washington officials say a White House decision on Sherman Adams is imminent as Republicans push for his exit. The controversy centers on gifts from Boston textile magnate Bernard Goldfine and inquiries into Goldfine's firms amid new House hearings. Republican critics say Adams, once Eisenhower's top aide, liability to GOP prospects in November.
The United Nations General Assembly chose Lebanese Foreign Minister Charles Malik as president on the first ballot 45 to 31 over Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohammed Ahmed Mahzoub. Israel was absent for Rosh Hashana. Czech Republic withdrew support for Nosek. Malik’s pro Western stance cost him Arab support. fireworks expected as debate shifts to admitting Communist China and the Formosa Strait crisis.
A drifting mine was sighted Tuesday in the approach route used by transatlantic liners to Cork Harbor. A warning was issued to Atlantic shipping officials and vessels to avoid the area and proceed with caution.
Montreal reports Cecile Langlois one of the surviving Dionne quintuplets, aged 24, delivered a seven pound four ounce boy named Claude. She is married to Philippe Langlois since November and Annette, now pregnant, was first to wed among the sisters. The baby and Cecile are reported well.
Los Angeles county supervisors on Tuesday voiced vigorous opposition to Proposition 17 the sales tax initiative on the upcoming ballot. The resolution chaired by Supervisor Warren M. Darn warns the measure would cost the state 50 million dollars in the first year threaten aid to the needy and educational programs drive away capital and business and force the state to seek new income such as state property tax hurting local governments and services.
Democratic lieutenant governor hopeful Glenn Anderson told Long Beach area party workers he is a real running mate for Edmund G. Brown. He touted wide voter support and a busy campaign schedule, including 74 coffee stops and up to 40 talks in two days, while naming Ray Simpson campaign chairman for the 18th District. The piece also covers Sonoma harbor director rejection over right to work support, a union pressure driven outcome, and veteran political remarks by Harry Foster calling for Bill Knowland election.
Los Angeles report cites recession driving a sharp rise in arson for insurance or business gain. William D. Rossiter of the Wisconsin state fire marshal’s office warns if unchecked, fraud fires could reach 1930s levels. urges arson to be included in uniform crime reports.
A twin engined Beechcraft crashed in a muddy field killing three aboard. The Estevel Hermanos plane, from Matamoros to Dallas, carried Robert A. Boswell Jr., pilot Paul Engelbert Heiligenthal, 33, and Hans von Hennigs, 26, all identified by officials. A witness said wings exploded and the plane flipped onto its back before plunging into a field six miles southeast of Alice Municipal Airport.
Weekend race results show Mew Strand Polley winning a rare event on Saturday with strong performance. Details indicate a notable finish by Erle Holidays in a closely contested completion as Sunday results arrive.
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