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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1959
Page
7
Dr James Clinton notes Malaya as beautiful yet troubled with rising Indian immigration, Malay majority rule, and strong Chinese business power in Singapore. He describes government schooling expansion, Malay language shifts, and female labor, while warning of population pressure, religious limits on conversion, and lingering Cold War tensions amid anti American sentiment.
YOKOSUKA Japan AP heavy seas from Typhoon Ellen sank two sailors overboard and wounded seven others on the Navy attack transport Bexar en route to Okinawa. Four sailors died of their injuries and the Navy did not release the names of the dead or injured.
Gov Earl Long failed to rally support as his special session collapsed after less than an hour. Lt Gov Lethan Frazar claimed the defeat would boost Long by 100000 votes while Rep Ben Holt led the adjournment amid fears of more outbursts. Long was later taken to a Galveston mental clinic.
DETROIT AP Ford and Chevrolet keep final 1959 model production alive as other builders wind down. Ford runs through August while Chevrolet has one more week. Ford outbuilt Chevrolet for last week 35,965 to 34,500 though Chevrolet leads the calendar year by about 75,000. US car production last week fell to 106,470 from 122,518 the prior week and 65,614 a year ago. Truck output dropped to 11,135 with 20,091 the prior week and 15,421 last year.
Washington AP reports the Air Force canceled a 100 million dollar program for an advanced engine using high energy chemical fuel. The move targets General Electric J93 engine development and a 45 million dollar chemical plant near Buffalo, shifting emphasis away from manned aircraft toward missiles. Prototypes for B70 bomber and F108 interceptor will still use the earlier engine and meet speed goals, an Air Force spokesman said.
The Soviet Scientific and Cultural Exhibition ends its 42 day stand in New York with an estimated attendance of 1,100,000.
Washington manager Cookie Lavagetto switched to a stern approach for 30 minutes to wake the listless Senators who have lost 22 of 23. He will test the method as Washington, in last place, opens a two game series with the Yankees in New York on Wednesday after a day without play.
Philadelphia defeats the Senators 3-1 in an exhibition clash as NL rival Philadelphia shows form while the Senators suffer a setback in the early season matchup.
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