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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1958

Page

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Eisenhower picks Maj. Gen. Wilton B. Persons as top aide

President Eisenhower selects retired Maj. Gen. Wilton B. Persons to succeed Sherman Adams as the White House’s chief presidential assistant. At 62, Persons will move into the role after an orderly transition. Bryce N. Harlow becomes deputy for congressional affairs, and Robert Merriam is named deputy for interdepartmental affairs.

Washington Eisenhower Sherman Adams Wilton B. Persons White House Congress Persons Adams Nixon Bryce N. Harlow Harlow White’ House Robert Merriam Boston Bernard Goldfine House Montgoméry Ala

Vanguard's Vanguard IGY satellite fails to reach orbit

The Defense Department reports the Navy Vanguard IGY satellite launched Friday did not reach its projected orbit and burned up after a short flight. Navy spokesmen could not confirm how high it climbed. the 22 pound instrument load roared from Cape Canaveral in what appeared a perfect liftoff before reentering and being consumed by friction.

Washington Defense Department Navy Vanguard Navy Cape Canaveral Fla

Weather Update Predicts Warmer Period With Sun

Increasing high cloudiness brings mostly sunny days with a slight cool down on Sunday. Expect light winds and dry conditions across the region as temperatures ease back after recent warmth.

Ticket Sale Goof On Avalon Excursion Backfires

The Avalon steamer in Kansas City faced chaos as 1,400 happy passengers and 1,500 left behind over tickets sold by seven groups for a 1.25 fare. Police watched tempers flare while 40 cent commissions fed fundraisers. Ticket chairman Mrs. Tom Shirley notes over 1,000 excess tickets. Prosecutor William Coliett said an investigation would follow.

Kansas City Avalon Tom Shirley St. Ann's Catholic Church Ernest Meyer Avalon Steamer Inc Cincinnati Avelon County Willian “Coliet

Two Forest Blazes Rage Near Redding

Two forest fires raged near the Shasta Tehama county line about 24 miles southwest of Redding as forestry crews rushed in from ten counties. One fire swept Beegum Peak, another lay about five miles north, with a fourth arson linked blaze near Oroville being brought under control.

Unites Shasta-Tehama Redding State Forestry Division Lve Beegum Peak Shastas County Tesa International William Gilbert The Forestry Service San Diego County Hauser Canyon Campo

Typhoon Ida Strikes Japan and Carolina Areas

Typhoon Ida caused widespread destruction in central Japan with 241 dead and 1 20 missing as rescue teams clear debris. In Tokyo heavy rains and high winds left 23 dead and 14 missing while widespread flooding damaged 30,000 acres of rice paddies and half a million homes.

Tokyo Japan Kanai

Farm Couple Chains Son at Fair

A dairy farmer and his wife from Anderson California faced trial on charges of inhumane treatment for chaining their three year old son to a post in a barn at the Pomona fairgrounds. Deputy Evans wrestled the mother to the ground while attempting to free the boy. both parents were arrested and later pleaded innocent with trial set for October 16.

Pomona CNS Pomona Fairgrounds Om Arthur L. Rogers Berta Anderson Calif Jom E. Evans Cecil Wehn Reserve Fairgrounds

Convoys Land Food at Quemoy Amid Siege

Taipei dispatch reports two Nationalist convoys delivering about 125 tons of food and ammunition to Quemoy as the island outpost endures bombardment. An associated clash involved a deputy and an attempt to release a boy allegedly attacked by forces during the siege. Continued on Page A-3.

Taipei UPI Evans Quemoys Ag Evans

Possibility of Showers Here Sunday

The forecast shows scattered showers in Southern California mountains possibly reaching the coast. Most activity expected south along the Orange County Los Angeles County line, with some into Long Beach. Expect increasing cloudiness and cooler air, as Long Beach temps cooled from Friday’s 97 as Sunday approaches.

California Orange County Los Angeles County Long Beach Southland

Daylight Saving Time Ends Varies by Region Across States

States and communities in the nation plan or already enacted switches from Daylight Saving Time to Standard Time on different dates. Ohio and Indiana set changes for Sunday with several counties sticking to Daylight Saving until Oct. 26. New England and parts of the Northeast and South keep daylight time longer, while Missouri and California follow earlier switch dates.

Minnesota Wisconsin California Illinois Jocal Chicago Indiana Louisville Indianapolis Fort Wayne Cincinnati Ohio Akron Ashtabula Cleveland Youngstown West Virginia Wheeling Moundsville Morganstown Harrisburg Pittsburgh Williamsport Schuylkill County Lewistown Lewisburg Sunbury Milton Montoursville Hughesville Muncy West Branch Valley Mifflin County Somerset County Los Alamos New Mexico Poplar Bluff Missouri St. Louis New England New York New Jersey Delaware Washington D. C Kentucky Lexington Interstate Commerce Commission

Thousands Flee Inland From Helene

Hurricane Helene battered southeastern North Carolina with winds exceeding 100 mph. Evacuations surged inland as Cape Fear coastal towns faced flooding and structural damage near Kure Beach and Wilmington. Widespread high tides and waves threatened shores from Myrtle Beach to Hatteras with advisories urging evacuations.

Wilmington NAG Helene North Carolina Southport Eert Weather Bureau Highway Patrol Kure ‘Beach Wrightsville Carolina Frying Pan Shoals Cape Fear Weather “Bureau Helenc Myrtle Beach Hatteras N.C

Ilsa Nears Puerto Rico With 115 MPH Winds

The Miami Weather Bureau reported Ilsa moving within 400 miles northeast of San Juan Puerto Rico with top winds 115 mph. Hurricane force winds extended outward about 100 miles in the northeast semicircle and 50 miles to the southwest. Forecaster Arnold Sugg noted signs of intensification and a sea level pressure around 27.52 inches. Ships in Ilsa's path were warned to use extreme caution.

Miami Fla Harti Sane Tisa San Tuan Puerto Rico Miami Weather Bureau Arnold Sugg Usai Ilsa

Claquified Pages Description Hit Several Sections

The notice lists where to locate content in the paper including Churches Pages A, Claquified Pages B from B-3 to B-8, Comics Page A, and Crossword Page B-10. It outlines the available sections and page ranges for readers seeking specific features.

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