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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1957

Page

1

Disarmament Talks Prompt U S Post Office Curtailment

Long Beach postal service announces drastic cuts starting next week. Saturday closures apply to post office and classified stations while carrier service continues with altered schedules. Incoming mail processing remains, but 50 percent of outgoing mail dispatched Monday. Window service limited. third class matter restricted. money order sales halted at main and contract offices.

Georga Js Mcaulilin London United Long Beach Postal Service McMillin Russia McMunn Long Leach Apedal

Tornadoes Strike the Carolinas and Colorado Snow Slide

A day of tornadoes ripped through northwestern South Carolina and eastern North Carolina, killing six. It disrupted roads and communications as the National Guard aided rescue, while a separate avalanche on Berthoud Pass in Colorado trapped a cameraman and a truck driver. Authorities report the Carolinas faced fatalities in Roseboro and Raeford among others.

Empire, Cola, VI Walt Disney Colorado Highway Department Berthoud Pass John Hersmann Salt Lake City Utah South Carolina North Carolina Rosebors Raeford National Guard Carolinas Ned Cross Tetter

Bright Long Island Talents Highlighted In Teaching Series

The second of a corlea of three articles on bright Long Heach atentente appears today with Page 11. Written by staff writer Hert Hennik, the piece shows how due tature gids talenta of the Very Superior Tupil today.

Hert Hennik

LAC SAYS Doubtful Profits Mark Downtown Parking Plan

County officials tout a 348000 profit from a 2100 space underground garage as part of a 7200 space 15 million project tied to downtown Los Angeles interests. The assistant county manager denies county competition with private enterprise while critics call the plan wasteful and taxpayer burden.

Arthur Will Lac L. A Los Angeles

Waves May Teach Feminine Touch for Annapolis

Annapolis Navy officials say the U S Naval Academy is informally studying using waves as instructors to address a shortage of instructors. The Times reported the idea was under serious Navy Department review though no official action has been taken. The Annapolis spokesman said the academy may address the issue when instructors need replacement next year.

Annapolis U. S. Naval, Academy New York Times Navy Department Annapalix

French Plane Crashes After Takeoff From Algiers

An Air France plane en route northward from the Sahara Desert crashed shortly after takeoff from Algiers at Biekra, killing 35 people. Authorities reported the tragedy as a night disaster with emergency crews rushing to the scene.

Algiers Air France Sahara Desert Biekra

Quake Strikes Mindanao City Gagayan de Oro

A Monday night earthquake of unknown intensity rocked Gagayan de Oro city on Mindanao Island in the southern Philippines causing local disruption and prompting assessments by authorities.

Mindanao Manila Gagayan de Oro City Mindanao Island Philippines

Queen Elizabeth in Paris Charm and Ceremony

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit Paris with royal smiles and a kiss for the Queen’s husband at the Elysee. Crowds cheer on the Champs Elysees as veterans and flags mark a festive day before a somber moment at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Paris Britain Elizabeth France Prince Philip Elysee Palace Rena Coty Philip Legion of Honor Solidier Tipperary Champs Elysees Prince Elizabeth II Paris Opera House Rene Coty George VI English Channel Victoria

Bomb Hoax Prompts Police Search of Three Restaurants

An anonymous call to a restaurant owner led police to search three eateries on Bells Flower Boulevard and nearby areas in San Antonio, San Antonio Or and Atlantic Avenue, and 1632 East 4th Street. No bomb was found after the anonymous voice warned of a tomb in a restaurant. Edward A. Geisinger Jr. reported receiving the call around 9 p.m. and the line went dead.

Tanta Edward A. Geisinger Jr Bellsflower Blvd Iman San Antonio Or Atlantic Ave E. 4Th Sh

Teachers Seek 300-800 Hike In Local Salaries

Two organizations representing Long Beach teachers pressed for salary hikes on Monday. They want the base pay raised from 300 to 800 dollars and the top level from 1 000 to 2 000 dollars. Dr Willard Elsbree, a salary consultant, arrived to study local teacher salaries. His recommendations will be considered in the 1958 schedule study ordered by the Board of Education.

Long Beach Elsbree Board of Education

Long Beach Man Drives Car Into Pole After Despondency

Katie Phillips fifty five of 332 Fans Street was treated for multiple fractures and lacerations after driving into a power pole in front of 5217 Cherry Avenue. Police said the act appeared self harming as Phillips told officers he had been despondent for months following his 1953 Navy retirement. A witness saw him circle the pole three times before the crash. Phillips was later transferred to Veterans Hospital.

Navy Crite Jhla Paul Bjelland Cherry Ave Aasn Long Beach Katie Phillips Gresses Veterans Trospital Lawrence G. J Latham William D. Lesiie Philips Phillips Helen III Pollée

Chessman Seeks Supreme Court Review in Death Penalty Fight

Long legal battle for Caryl Chessman continues as the condemned man asks the Supreme Court to review due process claims and transcript issues. Chessman, known as the Red Light Bandit, faces execution at San Quentin gas chamber while authorship and appeals highlight a historic case.

Washington Cary Chessman Los Angeles San Quentin Supreme Court San Francisco George T. Davis High Court Ord Chesarman Davis California Little Janes Accoui Davia Hia Jeffort

Older They Come Harder They Thud Mountain Tale

Fragment shows a family of mountain climbers including Hans Fritz and a mother fleeing a dangerous climb. The narrative hints at a boy returning to Tumbling life after a perilous trip and a lost brother. Text is fragmentary with unclear chronology and names.

Hans Fritz

Jurors Dismissed Over Police Petition in Long Beach

Forty Superior Court jurors were released after signing a petition asking City Council to add 50 police officers. Judge Ralph X. Pierson called the action grounds for automatic dismissal and warned of the need to assemble a new panel within two weeks. The petition cited rising crime and urged officers to meet minimum standards.

Superior Court Ralph XK Pierson City Council Lusa Piernon Long Beach

Newport Beach Reopens Rendezvous Ballroom Under Restrictions

Newport Beach voters approve reopening of the Rendezvous Ballroom after an hour-long council battle. The license lasts until June 30 with conditions including police protection and a clause allowing revocation without a hearing. Owner C. I Johnson accepted the safeguards and pledged to avoid questionable bands.

Newport Beach Rendezvous C. I Johnson

WATED RIGHTS fashes head to vote in state legislature

A brief story notes that pending rights fashion legislation in the state legislature is set for a vote. The page reference is Page Aet.

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