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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1958

Page

3

Alabama Governor Spares Negro From Chair in Robbery

Alabama Governor James E. Folsom commuted the death sentence of Jimmy Wilson for robbing an elderly white widow, sparing him from the electric chair. Folsom notes he has spared 20 condemned men since taking office and emphasizes evaluating each case individually amid concerns over racial disparities in death penalties.

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Kerr Seated as UC Head Sees Growth

Clark Kerr inaugurated as president of the University of California guiding eight campuses and 40,000 students. Former Berkeley chancellor, he predicts enrollment to 100,000 in about a dozen years and calls rapid facility expansion essential while preserving standards. Robert Sproul attends retirement-linked ceremony.

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Sacramento Prop 18 Fight Receipts Reveal Spending Gap

Secretary of State reports show opponents of Prop 18 spending about 1.5 million dollars to oppose the measure with receipts totaling 1,523,653 and outlays of 1,241,196. Supporters report receipts of 390,418.

Sacramento PI Secretary of State

Huntington Hotel Beachfront Living and Amenities Ad

An ad lists accommodations at Huntington Hotel Long Beach with beach access at 1290 Ocean Blvd. It describes rooms, daily meals, dining, and services, with pricing of 25.60 per week. Contact phone HE 6-8263.

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Supersonic tests use parachute chutes for missiles

The Air Force announces tests of first stage parachutes for a new missile with speeds over 9000 miles per hour and altitudes up to 150000 feet. The Cree missile cluster will deploy three separate chutes and cameras to study wind effects and telemetry from Holloman Eglin and Dayton facilities.

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If the Pressure of Your Job Gets You Down

The October Reader's Digest features 87 major causes of tension including WIFA TROUZON with relief tips from top advisers from company presidents to the Mayo Clinic. The issue promises guidance to hold your job, curb worries, and sustain success, inviting readers to buy the magazine at pewstands today.

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