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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1958
Page
6
In California the Prohibition Party held its convention with only seven delegates present. The Azusa faction did not attend. They adopted a platform calling for repeal of liquor laws and legalization of liquor. The party’s only statewide candidate, Mel J. Miller, faced a dwindling membership and uncertain ballot prospects.
King Gustav Adolf writes and photographs a glossy tourist booklet on Sofiero Royal Castle in Helsingborg, Sweden. Profits from the book are retained by the royal family.
The Jehovah's Witnesses held their final eight day international gathering at Yankee Stadium and the Polo Grounds with over a quarter million in attendance. Nathan H. Knorr spoke of the end of the present world and a new heavens and earth after Armageddon, emphasizing the belief in a final battle between good and evil.
A 42-year-old divorcee Minnie B Connie Nicholas who claimed she shot her drug executive boyfriend Forrest Teel then attempted suicide regained enough to seek a lawyer. Detective reports say she was in a coma Saturday and described a love affair with Teel over 15 years and his new partner Laura Mowrer. Authorities await possible court appearance as lawyer Charles Symmes weighed taking the case.
Admiral Burke commends Navy pilot De Wenter for remaining with the Blue Angels aircraft rather than bail out, citing responsibility to civilian homes and praise from Arleigh Burke for landing safely and protecting the public.
Monterr y, Mexico UPI report says the government threatened to deploy troops to restart Mexico's National Railways amid a nationwide rail workers strike. A passenger died on a stranded train and 108,000 workers walked out after dissident leaders were arrested. The rail system was largely paralyzed with passengers and pilgrims affected. a child died after dehydration from a long, hot journey.
Copenhagen critics praised Burlingame California high school orchestra after a Tivoli Park Concert Hall performance. A capacity crowd cheered 29 girls and boys and conductor Lawrence Short as newspapers lauded the ensemble and their teaching.
Washington report notes Democratic Leader Lyndon B Johnson urges quick Senate action on social security increases and other legislation before adjournment. He signals insistence on extended sessions and daily meetings to push through his agenda as Congress faces potential August 15 adjournment. House already approved a 7 percent social security boost and tax hikes, while Senate Finance Committee weighs small business tax and reconciling House and Senate versions amid other items.
Sacramento California unemployment rolls have risen over several months and may force a change next year in unemployment insurance tax schedules for employers. H W Stewart says employers would likely pay 1959 taxes under the general schedule rather than the low schedule, with the average rate around 1.28 percent and more than 38 500 employers not paying under the low schedule. He notes the unemployment fund is in excellent condition but balance may not sustain the low schedule beyond December 31.
Lana Turner sues actor Don Defores and writers Terry Allen and Don Allen for 200000 alleging they used a screenplay she purchased to create a novel Ambush at Buffalo Warsaw. The suit claims she loaned Listen for a Eagle and that Defores allowed screening to writers who rewrote it. The complaint seeks royalties, general damages, and a declaration that the defendants have no interest in the screenplay.
Columbus police launched an intensive manhunt for a “sadistic pervert” who abducted seven year old Paul Eugene Kendrick from Edwards Elementary School grounds and mutilated him with a pocketknife. The boy, bleeding and dazed, was found by a nearby resident and rushed to Children’s Hospital in good condition after surgery. Detectives noted the attack lasted about 25 minutes as the suspect fled.
Verdun France Brigadier General Robert J. Fleming Jr reduced to six months the sentence of Wayne Powers a wartime deserter who hid in his French girlfriend's home for 14 years before being caught. Powers was sentenced to 10 years in prison dishonorable discharge and forfeiture of pay. The case goes to the judge advocate general for review. Powers hopes to return to his girlfriend and five children and serve the sentence in Europe.
About 600 top scientists and engineers from the western states will attend a two day space and space travel symposium in San Diego. The event is sponsored by the Air Research and Development Command the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences and the American Rocket Society. A paper on Aspects of the Exploration of Mars and Venus by Means of Early Artificial Comets will be presented by Ehricke.
Mrs La Rue Smith says she will divorce Ben Smith her husband who vanished on July 23 during a fishing trip. His skiff was found adrift at sea and sheriff deputies learned he was alive in Bell living as George Johnson. Arlene Salter, the Smiths babysitter, was living with Len in Bell and Ben said he would marry her. Mrs Smith remarked you have three kids to feed and clothe.
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