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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1958
Page
3
Paris reports that Morocco and Tunisia back the exile Algerian regime amid De Gaulle's bid to solve North African crisis. Any shift in recognition could derail potential peace talks and cut possible intermediaries in the French hold on Algeria.
The piece notes France’s stance on negotiating with rebels and Habib Bourguiba’s cautious position on recognizing a rebel government. It covers Tunisian, Moroccan, and Libyan reactions, Nasser’s recognition of the Algerian government, and U.S. calls for a cease fire in the Far East. Khrushchev vows expulsion if the U.S. stays with Nationalist China, while Washington weighs demilitarization options around Quemoy and Matsu. The article details Sino Soviet positions, Allied reactions, and ongoing Quemoy bombardment.
Rome reports the world's widest profession became illegal, with 560 officially recognized brothels closing at 12:01 am. The move costs the government about 21 million dollars in annual taxes. About 2,900 workers exit. 36,000 streetwalkers lose licenses and may be unemployed. Police note a rise in street prostitution across major cities and plan special measures and women's police corps to curb it.
The State Park Commission voted to keep the Hearst San Simeon historical monument open year round reversing the original June to October closure plan. Earl Hansen cited higher than expected public interest in the Hearst castle.
Former President Truman, 73, blasted the Republican administration on issues from the Formosa crisis to the White House portrait dispute at a $100-a-plate fundraiser in Pikesville attended by 2,010. He accused Republicans of crafting deficit blame while admitting a projected budget gap. He recalled a classroom photo exchange about satellites and Ike, noting his own portrait was removed from the White House wall. A separate Mexico, Missouri item notes Henry Brooks receiving a divorce from Anna Lee Brooks on grounds of desertion in 1917.
Discontent erupts as 65 Hall High students push back against a forced integration plan amid legal pressure. The Little Rock School Board faces potential private operation of four high schools while federal orders linger. Virginia leaders consider action to reopen or privatize schools as communities weigh integration impacts.
Barbara Hutton's son Pi-Lance Reventlow, 22, is hospitalized in Los Angeles after sinus surgery at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital. Attendants report he is recovering well and expected to be discharged in a few days.
President and Mrs Eisenhower attend the start of the America's Cup race aboard the Mitscher as Columbia and Sceptre prepare off Brenton Point. Newport Harbor fills with vessels heading to Narragansett Bay for the match between the U S defender Columbia and the British challenger Sceptre. The cup tracing back to 1851, with Britain seeking its first victory and the Ranger last defending in 1937.
New York reports that American Airlines supervisors carried baggage and cargo after a strike by union cargo handlers disrupted operations in several cities. Passenger flights continued largely normally though cargo flights faced occasional delays at La Guardia. The walkout centered on a dispute over cargo unit height, with several hundred to fifteen hundred workers involved across LaGuardia Idlewild Newark Philadelphia Albany and Hartford.
The General Assembly faces a Monday vote on excluding Red China from the United Nations for another year. A steering committee approved a U.S. resolution to take no action during the 28th regular session. Australia, Nationalist China, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Japan, Lebanon, the Netherlands, Britain and Uruguay backed the U.S. plan.
LOS ANGELES U s 274 investment in a rubbish dump returned 47 510 in under a year. Raymond Christl told the State Assembly Rackets subcommittee that he arranged to lease 15 acres in Baldwin Hills for a dump site. Ward Disposal Co operated the dump. Christl and family held 47 percent, Ward 35 percent, two attorneys the remainder.
At the Atomic Energy Commission announced Friday night the firing of an atomic device in a Wi foot vertical shaft at the Nevada test site was postponed. The device may be set off Sunday as a safety experiment involving storage land handling of atomic weapons.
A 17 year old car theft suspect was captured after a five mile high speed chase through Compton and Lynwood residential areas ending in a head on collision. Officer A E Wise pursued from San Vincente Ave and Harris St after recognizing the stolen car reported Friday. The suspect fled the wreck but was caught half a block away. no serious injuries reported.
The Soviet government rejected any knowledge of 11 US Air Force crewmen missing after a C130 Hercules crash in Soviet Armenia near Turkey. A Soviet note claimed the US statement accusing Russian fighters of intercepting the plane was provoked and that the border violation was intentional. Six bodies were recovered, with no information on the remaining crew members. Washington said it would press for the 11 and for the aircraft wreckage.
Peiping radio reported that the U S and Red China ambassadorial talks in Warsaw were postponed from Sunday to Monday due to administrative reasons. The 76th meeting, set for Sept 21 to Sept 22, was rescheduled to later today.
Firefighters closed in on a final hot spot in Marion Canyon as crews contained most of the Pala brush fire that began Thursday. The blaze burned over 1500 acres on the Pala Indian Reservation and the western Cleveland National Forest edge in the Agual Tibia Mountains.
AP reports progress delivering supplies to Quemoy amid the Formosa Strait crisis. Adm. Felt visits Chiang Kai-shek as a new U.S. command structure forms in Taipei and supply convoys reportedly breach the Communist blockade despite continued shelling and barred access for foreign observers.
Theresa McHugh, 9, was burned and assaulted in a park near Ivy Hill Apartments. A 14-year-old boy from the same complex admitted striking her with a stick and fled, later breaking down under questioning. Police report no sexual attack evidence. the victim is hospitalized with severe injuries.
An oceanfront note advertises a block long Huntington Hotel location at 250 Ocean Blvd Long Beach offering private baths, wall-to-wall carpeting, desks, telephone and daily maid service. Large living room faces the sea with rooms and meals priced at 25.50 weekly per person. Dining includes roast turkey baked Virginia ham and beverages, with outdoor public dining and club picnics on offer. Phone contact listed.
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