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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1957

Page

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Democrats Plan Tax Cuts Aimed at Relief for Individuals

Congress debates a year start tax-cut drive under Democratic leadership. Proposals include raising personal exemptions from 600 to 700 dollars, a 20 percent across the board cut, and splitting the first tax bracket. Rayburn notes broad discussion but no agreement on form. Budget aims trimmed by House prior to fiscal year start July 1.

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New Quake Off Alaska Recorded

A powerful Gulf of Alaska earthquake, magnitude 7.25, struck early Wednesday near the Aleutians. Seismologists in Berkeley and at Caltech recorded strong seismic activity across California and the East Coast, noting no major damage due to the sparsely populated Arctic region.

Menkeley Calif Gulf of Alaska California Massachusetts Arctic Pacific Berkeley University of California Don Toscher

Ike hood humor complements Wednesday press conference

Report notes Ike’s humor at a Wednesday press conference despite a slight scab on his nose. Paris fashion leaders remain uneasy after a woman wears a gown nearly identical to Queen Elizabeth’s, drawing wide attention.

Ike Parhmaps Danny Paris Queen Elizabeth

A Holy War Over Los Angeles Auditorium Plan

LA.C. claims opponents in Long Beach attack the downtown auditorium project in a meeting of the full committee promoting a $100 million proposal. The plan, to be underwritten by county residents, faces no direct vote before construction and includes a $15 million allocation for mall style parking spaces, benefiting certain committee members and nearby property values.

Long Beach Los Angeles

Couple Dismissed in Block Bid to Take Boys to Russia

A Chicago Family Court on Wednesday temporarily blocked an immigrant man and his wife from taking their four American‑reared sons to live in Russia, delaying a final decision to May 5. Judge John J. Clayton Jr. said the court did not believe it in the children’s best interests to be released for transport. The heated custody dispute highlighted bitterness toward the United States and the boys’ wish to stay in America. A Brazil air crash killed 30 people near Anchieta Island. among the dead was a former Russian laborer father who had denounced the United States.

Chicago URI Mfethmes Russia John J. Clayton Jr Clay Ton Clayton Brazil Rio DE Janeiro Anchieta Alrline George Koz Jtuysaian Altve America Boya George Columbch L Gil Adm G. Sharp Jr Vision Mele Sbourne Austriatia Coral Sea New York Temesday Alex Rusaia Pacific Trand Jack Sable Myra Desfendant Jacob Albam Ovrm

Hello and Farewell at Long Beach Naval Arrival

Four destroyers homeward from the Western Pacific and three cruisers depart, as hundreds of families greet returning crew aboard the destroyer pier. Archbishop McIntyre presides at mass aboard the USS Frontier with Cruiser Division 3 headed for rotation duty.

Linda Warren Helena Western Pacific E. 29Th St Columbus Cmdr Parker ¥. Warren Melbourne Australia Coral Sea Roger Cour Navy Joff Cmill Antness Tower Uis Long Frontier Leach Ssival Sintien Fi Pler Fi Lang Tes Rey Stk Stroversa Rupertus Usg Beach Naval Shipyard George KK MacKenzie Milday Leonard PM Mason Henry W. ‘Tucker Long Beach Naval Shipyard Mrfn Don Nelson Jean Deborah Jean Net Pier Long Beach Naval Station Nelsons Orange Aye

Spy ring fed defense posts linked to Soviet diplomacy

A lawyer described the case as bordering on the fantastic involving Soviet diplomatic listening posts allegedly fed by a well-knit international spy ring. Details continue on page A-11.

Stable Redath

Backer of Scheme to Build L A and County Aid Criticizes Long Beach

Alan, head of the Los Angeles Civic Auditorium and Music Center, blasted Long Beach supporters of a $51,500.06 project and urged countywide backing for downtown development. Charles S. Jones, association president, said the effort would serve all of Los Angeles County, while critics argued it mainly benefits downtown and could impact the Sports Arena at Exhibition Park. A luncheon featured a display model of the proposed project as county officials noted a $1.23 billion local-year budget.

Los Angeles Civic Auditorium Music Center Alan Long Beach Charles S. Jones Association Richfield Q4y Corp Richfield Bidg Jones Board of Supervisors Los Angele County Levery Opensair Lastman Norman Chandler Audstorium Associaion Los Angeles Times Arthur Will Los Angeles County

Youths Charged in Dope Case Prompted by DA

Two youths charged with narcotics possession in a district attorney issued warrant. Michael J. Frankenfield, 21, of 1175 E. Ind St, and Gene L. Carter, 20, of South Gate, were arrested April 6 in Dominguez by Long Beach narcotics officers. They allegedly had marijuana cigarettes in their pow session.

District Attorney's Office Michael J. Frankenfield E. Ind St Gene L. Carter South Gate Dominguez Long Beach

Petitions Push Long Beach Airport Expansion Plan

More than 15,000 residents sign petitions urging the city to apply to the Civil Aeronautics Board for an airport expansion. The group aims for 20,000 signatures and favors a terminal for major airlines in the eastern field while moving light planes to the west. A consultant may be hired to aid data for the board, with decisions on a practice strip and other actions postponed.

Long Beach Dan Granger Junior Chamber of Commerce Aviation ‘Committee Petitloux Civil Aeronautics Board Motlan Michard Leebrick Thomas A. Rafferty City Special Projects Tes John E. Diby

Oil money ban advances in California Assembly

SACRAMENTO AP The Assembly voted 62 to 7 to prohibit oil industry contributions in state election campaigns. Bruce F. Allen spoke against oil influence, claiming it funds ambitions with hundreds of millions in deals and checks up to 25 000. Assemblyman Lloyd Lowrey called the move a subterfuge and urged starting over on the elections reform bill. Continued on Page A-4 Cal 6.

Sacramento Assembly California Bruce F. Allen ReLex Gama Allen Tian Lloyd Lowrry D-Rumecy Lowrey

Texaco Plant Workers Plan Strike Vote Unanimous

Old Chemical and Atomic Workers Union Local 1-228 of Long Beach votes unanimously to strike over a wage dispute with two Wilmington employers. Pat OMalley says a strike vote is set for Friday with polls at 2100 W Willow open 8 am to 1 pm. Members work at the Los Angeles Refinery and the Los Angeles Marine Terminal of Texaco. OMalley notes a 27 cent hourly demand was previously refused and current average wage is 2.48 dollars per hour.

Old, Chemical and Atomic Workers Union Long Beach Wilmington Pat O'Malley Wriday Willow St B A la Pom Joa Angeles Worke Ton Angeles Marine ‘Terminal Texas Co O'Malley

Weatherman and fox man brothers in a grim mood

A fragmented poem style piece reflects on a Weatherman and a fox man as brothers under a clouded morning. It mentions longing and loss with a refrain about affection and a mother who died. The text hints at communal neglect and shared misery without clear action or resolution.

Weatherman Fox Man

Rare cub dies at Minnesota veterinary clinic

The last of five rare Siberian tiger cubs died at a University of Minnesota veterinary clinic on Wednesday. The cub had been orphaned by its mother at Como Park zoo and was kept alive for 24 hours on hand fed milk formula.

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