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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1957

Page

1

Cancer kills young father 27 in Detroit suburb

A 27 year old man, Kerschke, died after a malignancy spread through his body as his wife Atheyne and five young children faced the loss. He faced death calmly, remaining hopeful for his family and reflecting on a life insurance policy and a new career with the Detroit Department of Parks and Recreation. He had recently earned a BA in psychology and public speaking from Wayne State University.

Petroit Leohard Kersehke Kerschke Medocsymaln Atheyne Darleen Valerie Ares Detroit Associated Press Deatie Trent Mkerschke Tie Ife Detroit Department of Parke and Recreation Wayne State University

Mail Fund Approved in House

The House approved a 41 million dollar emergency mail fund to restore suspended Postal Service, possibly by this weekend. Democrats and Republicans battled over responsibility for the cuts as the Senate courted swift action to back President Eisenhower's plan. If enacted, the bill would allow full mail service to resume and end the current fiscal year with restored operations.

Washington House Post Office Department Constesx Senate Eisenhower Summerfield Hut Gordon Cuntivldit Ehteft Congress Postal Service Partion Sald

Summerfield Not Resigning

White House secretary James Hagerty said President Eisenhower would never ask Postmaster General Summerfield to resign. He denied any such request following editorials calling for Summerfield’s resignation over weekend mail delivery curtailments. Hagerty noted the White House normally has three mail deliveries on Saturdays but only two occurred last Saturday.

Washington James C. Hagerty White House Eisenhower Sumsterfield Hagerty New York Summerfield Realgs Nation Saternay

Pro-West Premier Named in Jordan

Amman's political crisis ends as Hussein names Dr Hussein Fahkth a Jalldi premier to lead a moderate government. The new cabinet includes National Socialist Naabulai with seats in parliament while Bedouin Arab Legion backing stabilizes rule amid martial law. Continued coverage on Page A-3.

Jordan Amman Hussein Arab Legion Hussein Fahkth Jalldi Na Pevensman Tussein Suleiman Nabulai National Socialist Party Nabulalia Aeata Ohman Vttisseln Seven Hills Amman 1A

Russia debt repudiation echoes in U S reaction

LA SAYS editors note public apathy to debt repudiation mirrors Russia where savings bonds were wiped out by halting interest and redemption. They warn that France faced a similar drastic move. The piece links Soviet and French actions to a broader pattern of government debt repudiation.

Russia Soviet Union France

Weather Woes and Warnings From Odd Rants

A bizarre, fragmented message mocks weather forecasting with cryptic phrases about bunions, crocuses, and a vain barometer. It hints at predicting cloudiness in the morning and sun in the afternoon, urging use of common sense over strange jargon.

Coast Guard Rescues Fishermen Near Catalina Island

The Coast Guard rescued eight people from a disabled fishing boat near Catalina Island on Monday night. A second small boat, the Denada, docked at Newport Beach under its own power around 7:30 p.m. after being reported overdue. The Tong I Fin, sighted drifting west of Catalina, was towed to San Pedro with owners Mr and Mrs Melvin Lane aboard and several others saved.

Coast Guard Catalina Island Newporth Beach Coast iGuard Mia Melvin Lane San Pedro Newport Beach Thomas W. Kendall Circle Laguna Bosch Rmch

Senate approves bill to raise bond ceiling to 3 4 percent

Senate after brief debate passes measure to lift government bonds ceiling from 3 to 3.4 percent to spur sales. Byrd says higher rate needed as redemptions exceed sales. bill returns to House for action with hopes of matching other government obligations rates. President had urged 4 4 percent on series E and II bonds.

Washington Senate Valee House Eisenhower Congress Sen Byrd D-Va Finance Committee Vie Treasury

Independent New York's "mad bomber" George Metesky

A tuberculosis victim, George Metesky, reportedly may die within months as a sanity hearing disclosed Monday. The item appears in Page A-4 with a related feature about a one-man rocket powered helicopter for weary commuters.

New York George Metesky

Mayor Hurt by Falling Terra Cotta Fragment

Mayor George M. Vermillion was struck on the forehead by terra cotta fragments from a damaged front of a building at 320 Ting Ave. He received a laceration and swelling but returned home after examination and a tetanus shot. Cracked terra cotta will be removed and replaced with concrete. the building is owned by Dr. L. G. Nelson.

George M. Vermillion Europe Far East Latin America Ting Ave Seaelside Hospital Kpokeman Tom Norcross Edward M. O'Consjner Building Department L. G. Nelson

Norway Says It Will Stay In NATO Despite Threats

Oslo declares Norway will remain in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization even after Soviet Premier Bulganin threatens obliteration if atomic attacks are launched from bases in Norway. Prime Minister Einar Gerhardsen says Norway rejects aggression and will defend itself, insisting it is none of Prussia's business how Norway chooses to defend itself.

Oslo Norway Russia Tne Nikolai Bule Kanin Trussia Minster Einar Gerharsen Bulgania Prussia Gerhatsen Bultzaal Mosow Dle United Nations Bes World Organization Sta NATO Gerharsen Lagain Iself

Radiation process food sparks debate over safety and taste

In San Francisco experts say radiation preserved foods are safe though some fear a “wet dog” flavor. GA HAHN AUSA? discussion covers dehydro freezing and freeze drying for juices and fruits with mentions of Norway NATO and postwar security context.

San Francisco Ghanausen Toni California al Tappel Department of Food Technology University of California Davia Tappel Stewart

Fugitive Identified by Police In Los Angeles Case

Windsor Ontario police identify L Ewing Scott, 59, as the missing Los Angeles suspect in the 1955 disappearance of his wife. Scott faces a 13 count grand jury indictment for mishandling her $600,000 estate and is held on a vagrancy charge awaiting cross border verification. The case links to his wife’s disappearance from their Mel‑Air home and prior grand jury questioning.

Windsor, Ont Windsor Rman L. Ewing Scott Los Angeles Scott Grand FDI Detroit Mart Leater E. Stewart John Burns Iman West Jonr Los Angeles County Mia

Mexico Actor Infante Dies in Air Crash

Merida Mexico Pedro Infante beloved Mexican screen cowboy and Tama line owner died in a four engine plane crash while returning to Mexico City from Merida. He was co pilot when the craft dove into a small house near Merida and burned.

Mexico Infante Merida Pedro Alfo Mon- Jay Mexico City Merkin Infante Aroie Tama Line Merita

Boat Found in Search for 16 Russians

Planes from Iceland found the open work boat in which three Russian seamen disappeared in the Denmark Strait thirteen days earlier. The navy said the boat was in damage aged condition and the search for the occupants continues, with Icelandic rescue groups aiding in the operation in the North Atlantic.

Washington

Typhoon Shirley Curves East From Philippines

Typhoon Shirley, packing up to 100 mph winds, moved away from the Philippines today curving east into the Pacific. It had threatened the area for two days as radar and reports tracked its path.

Manila Shirley Philippines Pacific Ocean

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