09 Feb 1959
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1959
Page
1
The Press Telegram announces a complete newspaper redesign using the new D point Imperial typeface. Stories, logs, and sports data appear clearer with more white space, making sentences easier to read and eyes less strained. Classifieds switch to crisp Futura, and the change extends through the entire paper.
Secretary of State Dulles stated the United States would supply arms under a West West Accord to equip about 14,000 troops in Berlin and Indonesia while renewing an offer to discuss a broad peace settlement. He emphasized a sincere readiness to talk with the Soviets.
Secretary of State Dulles announced a major United States arms sale to Indonesia amounting to about 14 000 troops in 20 new battalions plus Navy and Air Force equipment. The package aims to bolster Indonesia's independence from both Soviet and Western blocs as Premier Djuna da praised U S confidence in Jakarta. Delivery is planned soon, with detailed figures withheld.
A thief stole about 400000 in diamonds emeralds and other jewelry from the Americana Hotel suite of New York rental magnate Leon Greenbaum his wife and sister in law. The FBI assigned 20 agents and searched for the hoard believed headed out of state. The itemized loss marked Miami Beach’s largest luxury hotel theft.
Sacramento Gov. Brown proposes a Pacific Northwest power linkup to buy surplus from the Northwest for California growth. He urges immediate study, citing Columbia River plants with excess power and potential use for pumping water, statewide developments, and industrial growth.
A brief roundup notes local beach combing reveals shell treasures and driftwood along the coast. Residents report calm seas and clear skies, with families enjoying a gentle weekend shoreline stroll.
President Eisenhower ends a quiet hunting vacation in Georgia and resumes a busy schedule at the White House. He spent time away from Washington recovering from a brief rest before resuming duties in the capital.
Four persons perished in a two car wreck on Coast Highway near Huntington Beach. One car struck another and exploded, sending the flaming vehicle over a 10 foot embankment onto the railroad tracks. Survivors include 43 year old Alexander Pauska of Sunset Beach with injuries. Names identified so far include driver Robert Linville 24 of San Gabriel living in Sunset Beach and sailor William Earl Stewart 23 aboard USS Ingersoll stationed at San Diego. Deputies work to identify the remaining victim(s) as rescue and body removal continued for hours.
A Newfoundland fishing trawler named Blue Wave capsized early today in the sea near St. John s Newfoundland. Halifax Nova Scotia reports the incident and details remain developing.
The Long Beach edition dated Monday February 9 1359 provides a condensed report of local events. The page highlights weather, community notices, and brief city updates from Long Beach California with standard 1359 era presentation.
Detroit union official and secretary tremasurer of Local 239, Benjamin Franklin Collins, was sentenced by U S District Judge John M. Cashin to three years in prison for perjury tied to wiretapping and racketeering probes. Bail set at 152,500. Attorney Henry Singer sought probation. Weather notes follow about rain and snow across the Southland with forecasts of substantial precipitation and cooler temperatures.
Ice and freezing rain cripple wide regions with subzero cold and dozens of accidents. From Kansas to Michigan the slick roads slowed traffic and caused injuries and fatalities. Chicago and Detroit areas faced treacherous drives as arctic air chilled the Northeast and plains with temperatures plunging to record lows in towns like Newport and Saranac Lake.
The FAA imposed nationwide restrictions on landing Electra turboprop planes after a crash killed 65 aboard an American Airlines Electra over the East River near LaGuardia. Surviving passengers numbered eight of 73. Restrictions, voluntary, require at least 1,000 foot cloud ceilings, two miles night visibility, and one mile daytime visibility. planes must stay in holding patterns until cleared to land. Investigators probe the instrument panel as gear and engines are reviewed.
Ex outlaw Jennings aged 95 showed a friend how he fanned a 45 revolver when a misfire left Al Graves, 72, wounded. Graves was hospitalized while Jennings blamed a likely miscue and recalled his violent past including prior pardons. Jennings now lives in Tarzana in the San Fernando Valley.
Increasing cloudiness tonight with a 75 percent chance of rain late tonight and on Tuesday. Maximum temperature by noon today is 62 degrees.
President Eisenhower will hold a news conference Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Press Secretary James Hagerty said the session is set because the president has a busy schedule Wednesday, the usual day for meetings with newsmen.
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