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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1957

Page

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Democrats Lead in Michigan Upswing Reflects Wayne County Support

With strong Wayne County backing, Michigan Democrats surged to comfortable leads in all 10 statewide offices. Three Democratic judicial nominees led in partial counts, signaling broad gains. Republicans faced stiff opposition for highway commissioner and education posts as early returns showed large gaps.

Detroit Wayne County Michigan GOP Lansing State Board of Agriculture Unit of Michigan Board of Regents State Supreme Court High Court State Board of Education G. Mennen Williana

Assemblyman McMillan backs suspension of death penalty

A-5 story notes Assemblyman Lester McMillan has abandoned abolition of capital punishment in favor of a measure to suspend the death penalty for years. The report also mentions discussions by Mornaday on various topics including a cartoon segment and national affairs.

Neve Dull Treman Mornaday Lester McMilan

Ike and caddies reshape Augusta Masters tale

Ike’s caddy situation shifts as the president’s longtime helper Cemetery Nad to be replaced amid talk of new Masters champion prospects. Dudley, former assistant caddy master, says he was too slow to keep up with Ike as Augusta prepares for the weekend rounds. Cemetery recalls his nickname after a morgue incident and notes Ike’s fondness for him despite the changing caddy lineup.

Augusta Gia Eisenhower Rolfling Aly Slim Jenkins Wille Dudley Bobby Jotes Steyesrold Ki Duittey Reas Augusta Nationa Jenkins Tke Cemetery Ike Ausgusta Hoith Perteet Willie National Golf Club Perfeet

Bruin Hero Loudd Held on Sex Charge at UCLA

UCLA football figure Loudd and four men were arrested on charges of crimes against children after three boys aged 11 to 15 reported sexual molestation. The group, including former UCLA player Rommie Lee Landd and others, deny the accusations as they await arraignment in jail.

Los Angeles UCLA Key Cattrell T Salt Rommie Lee Landd Ucla Grid Lowdd Sid Loudd Arnsons Benjamin Frank Kelly Sid Theodore Hampton Scarborough Ucla Medical Center Frank A. MckKloney Kon Walter Howard Chattman No Mass Ground

Failure Ends Life After Rejection for Dog Warden Post

Plainville police say Peter Sturgeon aged 44 shot himself Monday night after being rejected for reappointment as town dog warden. He reportedly felt unable to cope with the failure and personal setback.

Self Plainville Conn Peter Sturgeon

L A C says British strike could rival U S impact

The British strike threat looms near two million workers if unresolved, a scale comparable to six million American workers. Unions seek a 10 percent wage rise while current averages show British weekly pay at 36.24 dollars versus 93.60 dollars in the United States. Purchasing power may differ, with caution on the implied equivalence.

Strke U.S U. S

Brisk Winds Buffet L B Area More Due

Gusty winds toppled trees and disrupted power across the region Monday with 80 mph gusts in some spots. Weather officials warned of a repeat today with small craft advisories from Orranside to Point Conception extending into tonight. In Los Angeles area winds up to 72 mph felled trees and downed power lines, while San Fernando Valley saw widespread damage and a truck carrying plywood overturned. In Mojave Desert two trailers were toppled as the worst storm in 40 years affected the area. No injuries reported.

Long Beach Los Angeles Fl Segundo Church Aixty-Milm San Jfermosa Beach Uline Center Mojave Desert Mojave

Senate Labor Probe Hit by Bridges

Harry Bridges, head of the ILWU, charged at the union convention that the Senate rackets investigating committee is out to do a job on labor. He warned of more anti-labor tactics and hinted at a deal between McClellan and Meany as hearings climaxed with Dave Beck’s appearance.

SAN Franciscoa Harry Bridges International McClellan John 1 WAA Dave Beck Teamsters Union

Weathered opinions echo Kilmer era TV woes

Fragmentary verse riffs on Walt Disney and Kilmer style figures, mocking public figures and television antennas. The text mentions “WAL,” a winded war, and a wood-card tier in Tos An terest, with a chaotic, satirical tone. No clear dates or locations emerge.

Joyce Kilmer

Hands Off Warnings to Egypt

United Press reports Israel warned it will sail a ship into the Suez Canal and deem Egyptian attempts to stop it an act of war. Jerusalem officials said seized ships would have serious consequences. UN Secretary General Hammarskjold said Egypt has outlawed raids from Gaza and UNEF will help prevent incursions if allowed. Tehran officials said Premier Mussadein Alaa has resigned under US aid pressure and will stay until a new cabinet is formed. In Amman reliable sources said Premier Suleiman Al Nabulsi planned to submit resignations to King Hussein.

Israel Suez Canal Jerusalem Egypt Taraell Gulf of Aqaba United Nations Dag Hammarskjold New York Gaza U.N Storce Middle East Ia- Honsee Iran Jordah Tehran Nlussein Ala Ala Shah Mohamed Iteza Pahlevi Manouccheht' Eghbal Amman Jardinian Sulliman al Nabulsi Hussein Cairo Radia

Judge Jail Mom and Son in Hammond Kill Case

A Bible reading mother Gladys Martin and her son Anthony Brewbaker were sentenced after pleading guilty to a planned killing of Martin, the stepfather, as they returned from a visit. Prosecutors said they arranged the death because Martin was drunk, with the son receiving 2 to 2 1/2 years in the Indiana Reformatory and the mother a lesser charge.

Lake County Ind William J. Murray Robert Martin Anthony Brewbaker Gladys Martin Hammond Gary Ins Criminal Court William J. Muerty Aunge Murray

Chicago Gangster Mired in Loot Tangle After Banker Murder

In Chicago a banker linked to Sam Giancana and Leon Marcus is found dead after a half million in papers, including a $156,000 loan and a $100,000 receipt. Police trace uncashed checks, bonds, and a $200,000 check amid underworld financial entanglements and possible motives tied to missing funds and a gangland raid on state funds.

Chicago Leon Marcus Underworld Sam (Moonsey) Glancana Marcia Giancana Marcus Southmoor Securities Co Glonicana Society National Bank of Cleveland Jatin O. Harmon Wnols Tap

Ballroom Blaze Destroys Los Angeles Colonial Ballroom

A one story Colonial Ballroom in downtown Los Angeles burned Monday hours after being ordered closed for fire and structural hazards. Fire crews battled the blaze as investigators examined the scene, noting the building had just faced safety orders a week earlier.

Los Angeles

Johnson Urges Cost Consciousness Campaign in Budget Fight

Washington AM report says the federal payroll hit a peak in January. Sen. Lyndon B. Johnson urges the administration to launch a cost consciousness drive to help trim President Eisenhower’s budget.

Washington AM Lyndon J. Johnson de Tex Fla Eisenhower

No Designs on L B at Present Allen Amends 1956 Tideland Pact

Allen said no designs against Long Beach as he introduced a spot bill in the current session to amend the 1956 tide lands pact. He noted the measure would affect state control over tidelands and that Long Beach officials plan to testify before a committee on this and related bills.

Sacramento Bruce Allen Lonellen Pitt Allen Long Beach Wockstein Grant Lang Beach Well Space Long Geach Adelands Field Thia Robert Kirkwood Lands Commission Long Beach Tidelands

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