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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1959
Page
2
In central Idaho resort town McCall officials react to Alaska and Hawaii joining the Union as potential near center of United States. Wires from Research Publications Inc. president W. O. Holmes place the center about 25 miles north of McCall. Mayor Art Roberts cautions about rocky terrain hindering poles this time of year.
Congress returns to Washington amid mixed voter signals on federal spending and budget balancing. Lawmakers report calm districts, while others note conservatism trends, anti inflation drive, and concerns over unemployment, foreign aid, and Berlin crisis. Several districts cite payroll abuses and weather and livestock prices as local topics.
Mrs. Trudy Wesson told an attorney she found a junkyard $1,000 bill and seeks legal claim under an 1872 statute. The owner must claim within a year or Wesson’s claim gains validity. In a separate note, a mission plane dropped two bags in New Guinea, scattering rice and Australian shillings, sparking tales of money trees among locals.
Monday brisk rummage sale at the First Congregational Church in Santa Rosa, held in a Silver Dollar restaurant building, sold an idle six burner gas range with no clear buyer. Officials searched for the purchaser but could not locate them. the buyer reportedly paid two dollars and left promptly.
Washington hearings by the House Ways and Means Committee on jobless insurance for about three million workers open today. James T. O Connell and Newell Brown testified, signaling limited support for higher federal benefit standards and for a standby emergency benefits program. The focus is on broadening coverage to all firms and extending benefits to nonprofits, with small firms under four workers currently exempt from the employer tax.
A brief ad note invites piano sellers to contact buyers. Call HE 2-5958 to begin the listing.
In Wellington, the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization council of ministers opens talks focusing on economic development and military strength. Peiping and Moscow accuse SEATO of aggression while discussing Tibet and internal affairs, with reports to study on security, economy, and future budget and military exercises.
Classified notice promotes Autos Forte Sale with a call to action to find a better car. It invites readers to browse autos for sale and to look now for options. The item emphasizes improving safety by choosing the right vehicle and encourages immediate action.
Faithful in New Delhi and across northeastern India prepare to honor the fugitive Dalai Lama as he departs the remote Tawang monastery. His slow horseback trek toward Rombilla 70 miles away is guarded by Assam riflemen and Indian Army units as thousands bless the young ruler believed to be Buddha reincarnate. Prime Minister Nehru dispatches a liaison to monitor Chinese actions and press remarks, seeking to keep the Tibetan leader in exile without provoking Peiping.
A damaged OCR snippet advertises a pricey dining event at Huntington Hotel featuring a multi-person menu and ocean views. It mentions a "American Plan" and a price around 26.50 per person per week, with confusing phrases about guests, dining rooms, and entertainment. Specific names, dates, or organizers are not legible.
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