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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1959
Page
5
A Merrick open house at Pier C drew 3,383 visitors, a weekend record, with over 80 percent on Sunday afternoon. Captain E. E. Hoffman credited the Independent Press photo coverage for boosting attendance and civic understanding of the Navy in Long Beach.
Long Beach economists and national officials project a strong 1959 rebound with solid gains. Auto production, construction, and aircraft sectors drive optimism as DC-8 orders and airport-related projects loom large, while Bank of America foresees higher sales and employment.
Long Beach Convention Bureau urged Los Angeles site for the 1960 Democratic gathering and cites shared regional benefits from a national convention. Local officials push for a Republican venue as well, highlighting housing, transport, and extended publicity benefits for Long Beach and the county.
A playful portrait of our dachshund Fretzel who never attended school yet proves clever with daily routines. He understands meals, exits, and our calls, sits for kisses, and barks at every sound to guard us. We love his loyal, slobbery affection and his desire to show thanks.
Washington reports say Chief Justice Earl Warren resigned from the American Bar Association. The move follows criticism of Supreme Court decisions tied to a Conference of State Chief Justices report. The incident at a 1958 judiciary dinner drew protests by Warren and other justices.
Rep Craig Hosmer argues in favor of a Widows Bill to assume service connected disability for widows of retirees after 25 years of service and supports aligning retired pay with active duty pay increases. He cites opposition from the Bureau of the Budget and Rep Olin Teague while pledging continued legislative push despite past failure in 1958.
Washington notes 4,000 attended a Stevenson lecture on moral principles drawing $7,000. Liberals in the audience and in Congress see Stevenson’s stature as a potential unifying liberal voice. Despite press, Stevenson aides deny active moves but keep faith he may return to lead the party, especially outside the South where hopes remain.
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