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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1958

Page

2

Public pensions vs salaries ignite Assembly race

L A Collins argues the Klocksiem Kenrick contest exposes costly public pension systems. He notes Kennick will retire at 55 with a city pension and, if elected, receive added legislative pensions totaling more than the Assembly salary. He critiques automatic pension rises with salary boosts and urges pension reform.

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Long Beach Area Forecast and Coastal Weather Summary

Forecast calls for cloudy with scattered drizzle this morning in Long Beach and vicinity, clearing to mostly sunny by Wednesday with highs near 74 today and a bit warmer on Wednesday. Southland beaches see sprinkles then clearing. interior and desert regions mix of clouds and sun with winds 20 to 35 mph in spots, temperatures 82 to 100. Mountain areas cloudy with sprinkles, clearing tonight and sunny Wednesday, winds high. Coastal trough moving south from Dakotas will bring rain to the coast then taper by day. Tides show highs 46 feet and 5.3 feet, lows 0.2 and 1.8 feet.

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Ford Reopens L B Plant Adds 50 Men to Payroll

Ford Motor Co resumes operation at the Long Beach plant after a five-hour one day strike and a later shutdown. The plant opened Monday with 50 additional workers on the payroll, boosting total employment of high seniority personnel. Plant manager R W Settles announced the hire amid parts shortages and a return to full operation.

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Adams Departure Sparks Debate Across Capitol

Washington dispatch notes Shermann Adams leaving the White House prompts relief among Republican candidates and lawmakers tired of his abrupt manner. Known as “Sherm the firm,” the New England veteran drew little popularity on Capitol Hill for brushing aside or turning down suggestions from party members in the executive office.

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Ike Finishes 25 Day Newport Golf Vacation

President Eisenhower wrapped a 25 day seaside stay at Fort Adams Newport with a final round of golf in clear weather. He and Mrs Eisenhower prepare to return to Washington around 11 a.m. His mood was buoyant and golf played daily amid varying skies. Meanwhile debate continued over Adams exit and Goldfine matter affecting 1958 campaigns.

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Douglas Oil Drivers Strike Over Dismissal Dispute

In Los Angeles a Douglas Oil Co. spokesman said about 20 company truck drivers, members of the Teamsters Union, struck the Kern County refinery after a dispute over the dismissal of a coworker.

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Huntington Beach hotel offers private clubs and dining on oceanfront

A tarnished ad for a Long Beach hotel describes private clubs, wall-to-wall carpeting, maid service, and a dining room with organ music. Rooms and meals priced at 52 50 per week per person, with meals featuring roast beef and Virginia ham. Telephone contact and outside catering mentioned.

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