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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1957

Page

4

Canadian Stab Victim in Saigon

Tuelen Cannon, 38, chief of the Canadian delegation to the international truce group in Indochina, was found stabbed to death in his bed Friday inside a cloistered compound guarded by Vietnamese police. The government said he died from several mortal blows. investigation ordered by President Ngo Dinh Diem. Cannon, married to Madeleine Ratte of Quebec, arrived in Indochina three weeks ago and leaves two children in Ottawa. He was son of the late Judge Lucien Cannon and Edith Pacaud.

Saigon Indochina Tuelen Cannon Delecastian Viegas Cannons Htul Bonk Cannon Ngo Dinh Diem

IRS Won’t Quibble Over Tax Returns Delays

IRS spokesman said the agency will not quibble if returns arrive a day or two late due to postal service delays. Technically returns must be in district tax offices by midnight April 13. He added the risk of penalties for honest taxpayers is minimized given the postal disruption and lack of extra funding from Congress.

Washington Ineernal Revenue Service IRS Congress Post Office Gary Ita Mint Summerfield Sunmerfield Henee Canrese Cangresas Jesus Sacramento Gerald Desmond Harbor Eee

Po River Flood Forces Hundreds From Italian Homes

Heavy rain swells the Po River in northern Italy forcing hundreds to flee. Police and local authorities report widespread damage with dozens of Communist offices targeted and at least 100 deaths and 1,000 missing or homeless, amid a nationwide roundup.

Milan Italy Manos Aires LP

First Vertijet Plane Makes Full Flight

Washington reports the X13 Vertijet made a full vertical takeoff and landing at Edwards Air Force Base California. Developed by Ryan Aeronautical under an Air Force contract, the craft rose from the desert, tilted to horizontal flight, then landed on its tail. The achievement marks the first complete vertical flight sequence in a test program aimed at future jet operations without runways.

Washington Edwards Air Porce Base Calif Ryan Aeronautical Co Ryan Peter Ky Girard Desert Air Force

U S Urges All End A Weapons Output

United States calls for final end to nuclear weapons production as talks with Russia Britain and Canada unfold. Delegates at Lancaster House discuss international control and a scientists conference to repurpose nuclear tech for peacetime use. Zorin voices Russian study of the plan amid broader disarmament proposals.

London United Whch Russia United States Nus Iries Cieney Harold Stassen Repronentatves Britain France Canada Lancaster House Plana Atomic Scientisia Five Powers Delegant Valerian Zorin Slassen Zorin Russtalh Ktudy Staxaca Sotrces Stasaen

Fire Chief Killed In Piedmont Tragedy

Fire Chief Frank Sandy of Piedmont was killed Friday when he was fatally struck by a fire truck at the scene. The incident occurred during a blaze response in Oakland, authorities said.

Oakland Frank Sandy Piedmont

Council Approves in Principle Chamber Anti-Subsidence Plan

City council endorses a framework for preventing subsidence risk around Belmont Shore Naples and nearby areas. Discussion covers oil development, potential state intervention, and cooperative plans between private firms and government to manage subsidence while preserving harbor area interests and public lands.

Harsh Spring Snows Batter Central Plains and Great Lakes

United Press reports one of the harshest springs in memory, bringing record cold and heavy snow to the Central Plains and forcing ships to halt on ice-clogged Lake Superior. The storm shut down freighter traffic on the lake as icebound shipping ceased and frigid conditions spread across Missouri, Kansas, Texas, and the Appalachians, with many towns isolated and travel impeded.

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Senators Push Wide Inquiry Into Economy and Debt

The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously to launch a full scale investigation of the United States economy including the tax system and public debt. Chairman Marty Byrd said the study would include Treasury policy and credit conditions and involve hearings with policymakers to produce a factual catalog for Congress.

Washington Senate Finance Committee Eisenhower Congress Zena Marty F. Byrd Dva Stat Iit Byrd Treasury George M. Humphrey Robert S&s. Kerr Kerr Wihielo Albert Gore D-Town Houses Senate House Senate Finanes

Fatal accident in California caravan station wagon blocks

Curtis Brown aged 76 of San Andreas Calaveras County dies when 1100 pounds of basalt blocks in a station wagon rear area slip and strike the vehicle’s steering wheel causing loss of control. Witnesses report the vehicle veered and overturned in a freak incident. Local authorities continue to investigate the scene and road conditions. No further details on other persons involved are provided.

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