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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1959
Page
17
The Indian Claims Commission ruled California Indians are entitled to compensation for 70 to 75 million acres, about three fourths of the state. It ordered further proceedings to determine exact land taken in 1851 and its value, excluding lands granted before U S acquisition and 7,050 acres set for reservations.
Sixty two unions led by followers of ex-dictator Juan D. Peron walked out for 24 hours to back sugar workers in Tuciman province. An attempted nationwide walkout collapsed as 19 pro Communist unions and 32 democratic labor groups rejected the strike call.
In Des Moines a father spent nearly an hour Monday digging with his bare hands to rescue his 4 year old son buried when a water drainage trench collapsed. The child was trapped under rubble but survived. Authorities described the scene as a tense rescue with bystanders aiding.
In a tense opening four days of debate the House considered an administration backed labor bill. Rep. Howard W. Smith urged opposition to the measure, while Speaker Sam Rayburn supported it and party leaders predicted passage soon.
A Navy Neptune patrol bomber, from Whidbey Island Washington, flying Alameda to Barbers Point with 10 crew, logged 1100 miles on one engine before landing safely at Hilo after a seven hour struggle to stay aloft. The pilot Lt(jg) Braden Briges played with damaged jets and forced fuel limits, maintaining a low altitude as rescue planes guided the final approach.
A reader guide lists where to locate unclaimed tax funds across the paper sections. Page references include Beach Combing B-1, Hal Boyle B-7, Bridge 8-7, Classified C-2 to C-7, Comics C-5 and C-7, Crossword A-3, Editorial B-7, Financial 5-3, Shipping Table 1-2, Sports C-1 to C-4, Theaters C5, TV Radio I-8, Wilson B-7, Women B-4 and B-5, Your World A-2.
Ominous smoke hung over Northern California mountains as flames menaced Ukiah and Willits about 100 miles north of San Francisco. Firefighters and residents fought fires that destroyed a building and damaged others while volunteers used hoses to wet roofs. Rangers blamed children and matches for the Cow Mountain blazes as a separate fire near Lake Elsinore killed two and injured 27, scorching 1,600 acres. The overall outlook improved as forest crews pressed containment amid dry conditions.
UPI reports a July employment peak of 67,594,000 with unemployment at 3,744,000, down 238,000 from June. Wages slipped to 90.09 weekly but remain 6.59 higher than last year. Secretary Mitchell hailed the rise as lifting living standards amid ongoing steel industry layoffs.
A slight earthquake was recorded early today on the Fordham University seismograph, probably originating 450 miles away in the West Indies. The event was noted in New York.
The Press Telegram reports a total of 940 dollars awarded to five winners since Monday in the Lucky Numbers Game. Nine thousand seventy dollars remain to be won as the second week begins. Eleven more numbers are listed. to enter, mail name address and Social Security number to The Independent, Press Telegram. Winners must claim with Social Security card and ID at The J PT office before the Thursday August 13 1959 5 p.m. deadline.
Typhoon Ellen generated heavy seas near Yokosuka Japan washing two overboard and injuring others on the U S Navy attack transport Mexar en route to Okinawa. One rescued crewman drowned, another overboard not found. A board led by Rear Adm Gentner opened at sea to probe the tragedy. Ensign Robert D Stannus of San Antonio Texas is hailed as a heroic officer for diving into the seas to save a Marine corporal.
New York stocks recovered modestly after Monday's deep dip. Pivotal steel, motor, chemical, oil, and electronic stocks moved ahead, though gains faded at noon. The Dow Jones industrial average stood at 654.78, up 1.00 from Monday, as brokers saw the rally as technical and limited.
A U S tanker went aground off India's west coast near Bombay 200 miles from Lac cadive Islands. A message from Bombay reported the vessel abandoned with few details.
The forecast calls for some clouds tonight and early Wednesday with mostly sunny conditions by the day. Temperatures show little change, remaining steady through the period.
The House Reclamation subcommittee rejected a private power development proposal for the Trinity Reclamation Project in California. A 13-9 vote tabled authorizing bills for Pacific Gas & Electric to build a 60 million dollar plant, effectively killing the reallocation. Conferees plan to decide on a 2,414,000 appropriation for federal construction in the current year.
Governor Earl K. Long vowed to carry his fight to the people after a rebellious legislature adjourned a special session before it began. He aimed for a downtown New Orleans rally this evening at Morrison’s political base, while cronies dismissed the adjournment as defiance as lawmakers celebrated.
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