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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1957

Page

3

Accused Kidnapper Nabbed as Burglar

A trio led by Martin Andrew Benin is jailed in Torrance on kidnapping, armed robbery, grand theft and auto theft charges. They allegedly abducted 17 year old Russo after meeting at a Torrance bank, forced him into a truck, and fled with $2,000. Investigators describe the gang as planning the crime with staged roles including a local waitress.

Andrade Torrance Martin Andrew Sonny Benin Cabrillo St San Pedeo Long Beach Saursday Andrew Russa Patrodella Orrance Russo Woma Denker St Tkuaso Mra Monina

King Ousts Pro-Soviet Jordanians

Turmoil in Jordan after a royal decree dismissed Nawwar and named Hayari to replace him amid clashes at Mareh military base near Amman and at Ajloun. Reports say officers killed and wounded, and troops surrounded by tanks. Syria seeks asylum talks as protests flare in Jerusalem Nablus and Ramallah with demonstrations calling for unification with Syria.

Qtan Thassein Nabulst Taat Tiwa Hyaeein Sod Posit Sole Fieun Mare ‘Kay Rm Towte Ammain Jordan Capirat Pras Hayari Mawar Tovern Syria Authissador Dors Nore Amnam Tussein Shulal Kuwatly Jerusalem Nablus Wamallah Tndted Sey Ramallah Hraspein

Woman, Tot Dug Out of Snowslide Near Silverton

A snowslide on Red Mountain near Silverton Colorado Sunday hospitalized a woman and a child for shock and near suffocation after being buried over ten minutes under nearly five feet of snow. Four others, including Mr and Mrs Charles Ruckman of Farmington New Mexico and Mrs Alice Walther of Dallas, were swept from the highway but escaped with minor injuries.

Burango Calo Wes and Ath Charles Ruckman Mareve Kristie Farmington, N. M Mrs. Ruckman Misa Alice Walther Dallas Tex Miss Walthers Alice Mrs. Tuckman Kristie Huckman Silverton Hospital Durango Hospital

NYU Receives Rare Hebraic Manuscripts from Russia

New York University announced arrival of microfilms of 160 ancient Hebraic manuscripts and two Torah scrolls from Russia. The shipment, from the Oriental Institute of Studies of the Academy of Science in Leningrad, marks the first contribution to a cultural exchange arranged in August.

NYU New York New York University Russia Oriental Institute of Studies Academy of Science Leningrad

Youth Fitness Conclave Opposes Proposed Law

Delegates at the California AHPER and AAHPER joint conference in Oklahoma City unanimously opposed a state bill. The gathering, themed United Forces for Fitness, heard that competitive sports are part of a broader physical education program and stressed the home’s role in fitness. The final session closes Tuesday with a tour of Long Beach schools.

National Congress of Pareents Sgunday California Assn Fred S I T Rollin Brown Pst.a Lafayette Hotel United Forces For Fitness Southwest American Awan Elmer Johnson Whittier College Cahper Lals Downs Utah State Aahper Chample Arthur Merle Markey Pitts Burgh Penn Coral Gables Fla Wat Miami Long Heach

Bandit Pair Robs San Pedro Store for 2418 Dollars

Two men wearing grotesque costumes robbed the Family Delicatessen and Liquor Store at 5018 Gaffey Street in San Pedro late Saturday night. They bound owner Pettit McFarland, his son John McFarland, and William Augustus with tape and towels, then rifled the cash register and drawer, escaping with 2418 dollars after warning the victims to stay quiet or be killed. The bandits, in their early thirties, wore cork mustaches and goatees. one had a burned cork disguise and forced the victims into a rear room before escaping.

San Pedro Dreas Delicatersen & Liquor Gaffey St Pettit McFarland Sth St John McFarland 6Th St Wiliam Augustus W. 6Th St McFarland Ona Register AlePariand

200 Pound Man Arrested After Choking High School Student

A 200-pound man, Gregg Irvin, 00, of 182 A St Joseph Ave, Wilmington, was jailed on assault with force after a minor traffic crash when he allegedly choked 17 year old Richard Skaggs into unconsciousness following a collision on Pacific Cassi Hwy near Pacific Ave. Skaggs, of 611 Island St, Wilmington, told police Irvin grabbed his throat and held him until he passed out. Officers pulled Irvin off the teen as the scene, Irvin and his wife Marge, 27, were treated for minor injuries at Seaside Hospital. Bail was set at 2000 dollars. Irvin is to appear in Superior Court Dept. C Friday at 9:15 am.

Wilmington Gregg Irvin St.Joseph Ave Pacific Cassi Hwy Pacific Ave Irvin Hth Nin Stanley BE Anderson Richard W. Coleman Trvin Witnesaen Skagn Marge Seaside Hospital Tevin Jal Superior Court Dept. C

Autos Crash Head-on Injures Two in Torrance

A head-on collision on Camino Real in Torrance left two drivers in critical condition. Harbor General Hospital reported both patients as gravely hurt. Witness Lyneprove Dr. Maarhattan Beach recalled seeing a vehicle approach before the crash.

Gift offers for trying new rupture aid in Kansas City

Kansas City readers are offered a $3.50 special truss on a 40 day trial for a new rupture aid claimed to help thousands. The ad notes elastic belts and other devices, with witnesses reporting head injuries in a separate incident. Address requests direct to the advertising company at 2906 Main, Kansas City, Missouri.

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Plane Wreckage Found Amid South Carolina Search

RIDGELAND S C E search teams found parts of a Navy amphibian patrol plane that disappeared Thursday night with four crew aboard. Wreckage was scattered for nearly five miles along the road river banks. Parts identified as from the missing plane were recovered but no traces of the crew or fuselage components were found.

Ridgeland S.C Droad Navy

Paris reveals 700000 troops sent to Algeria revolt

Paris dispatches confirm France has deployed about 700000 soldiers to quell the rebellion in Algeria as Premier Guy Mollet declares the nation's resolve. The move signals a major escalation in the conflict and underscores the government's commitment to restoring order across the colony.

Paris Guy Mollet France Algeria

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