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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1957

Page

1

Wife Killer Charge Ridiculed by Scott

Detained at the Canadian border and handed to the FBI for transport to California, L. Ewing Scott faces no murder charge in federal court. He was identified as the fugitive sought for the alleged murder of Evelyn Gh Scott and her fortune. His arraignment was postponed, with bail request pending. The case ties to LA police politics and a long international manhunt.

Detroitar L. Ewing Scott FBI California Scott Windsor Noar Stoker Los Angeles Evelyn Thomas J. Thornton Harllee Scott Bourne Windosr Canada Detroit Elwing Ont

Youth Charged in Santa Monica Horse Theft

A Wyoming-born youth, Ronald Dee Warner, 19, faces charges of stealing two horses from a San Fernando Valley ranch. Police say he told officers he wanted a horse again and could not get away from people.

Meldas Santa Monica Wax Aceaignidt Taemlay San Fernando Valley Ronald Dee Warner

Don’t Underrate U.S. Russ Told

Harold Stassen warned the Soviet Union not to assume the United States would never use atomic weapons. British Defence Minister Duncan Sandys said free world protection rests largely on U.S. nuclear strength and warned against disarmament. Stassen spoke at the United Nations disarmament subcommittee, noting U.S. restraint in Korea and other incidents.

London Soviet Russia Harold Stassen United States Hiritishy Duncan Sandys House of Comemons Free World Sanilys Keen Atassen U. 5 United Nations U. N Stassen U.N Zorin Blusson

Teamsters Leaders Defy AFL CIO Edict at Sea Conference

GALVESTON Texas AP State that Teamsters top command rejected AFL CIO charges as unfounded and said they would skip hearings until fundamentals of fair adjudication are assured. Executive Board members emphasized independence and vowed to respond to accusations after the sea conference.

Galveston Tex APJ Teamsters Afl-Cio Salt Sea Thelsidy Beck Tave Beck Senate AFL+CIO National Labor Federation APL+CIO

Chace Cleared for Europe Tour by County Supervisors

Supervisor Burton W. Chace received a 60 day leave of absence to tour Europe and attend the International Rotary convention. He will travel with his wife Pauline and a group from Long Beach, leaving April 25 from LAX and landing in Denmark. The trip is personal with no county business, while other supervisors plan brief departures for Mexico goodwill tours and Santa Barbara's 175th anniversary celebration.

Burton W. Chace Europe Chace Country Club Long Teach Los Angeles International Airport Pauline Long Beach Denmark Ee Chaace John Anson Ford Mexico Warren M. Dorn Santa Barbara

Problem drinkers could save many lives on highways

About 10,000 people who will die in traffic accidents this year could be saved if drinking drivers were kept off the highways. The figures come from a conference of medical and legal authorities and from National Safety Council data. Delaware checks show over 40 percent of fatal accident participants had been drinking. The American Medical Association backs breath testing to determine intoxication.

National Safety Council Delaware American Medical Association

Indicted bank teller faced money embezzlement charges

Bessie Roth a 49 year old bank bookkeeper from Chicago was indicted on 14 counts for false entries to aid businessmen, accused of embezzling about 407047 dollars while claiming she acted from compassion. A co defendant Miss Stath faced related counts. If convicted Roth could face up to 70 years and 70000 dollars in fines. The grand jury did not indict two others or five other firms.

Ansistant U. 8 Attoreney John Grady Misa Stath Ghaying

Judge Giblin Attacks Cell Guardianship Of Dowling Widow

Miami Beac h judge Vincent Giblin criticizes a circuit judge for appointing a guardian for Malden widow Mrs Jewell A Dowling estate. He says the arrangement limits her freedom, funds, and social access while the probate case undergoes state probe into official conduct. He calls the guardian setup overly restrictive and inappropriate for the $2 million estate.

Miami Vincent Giblin Massachusetts Guare Dlan Giblin Dowling Mra. Dowling Jewell A. Dowling Malden Mags Girlin

Buteh Navy Survey Ship at Long Head Naval Station

The headline notes VPLT on VPLT on an oceanic survey ship of the Buteh Navy at the Long Head Naval Station amid the Suez crisis. Page AB references. Also reports total assessed valuation in the county is expected to top by billion in 1958-57 on Page A-11.

Buteh Navy Long Head Page AB Jambson Mutinefacturing Co San Angeles Cormler Chevrolet, Co Long Beach Vickers Wardelance Long Beach Blvd Locust Ave Cherry, Coolidge Iinmonn Veterans Memorial Parks

Oil Tanker in Distress Near California Coast

A distress call from the 503 foot Mission Santa Cruz, under civilian crew, prompted a Navy heavy cruiser and tug to rush to aid 240 miles south of San Diego. The tanker, bound to Balboa from San Pedro, with 20,000 tons of oil, was taking on water and running low on fuel. pumps were used and another Navy tug was en route to tow to San Pedro. No injuries reported.

San Diego Calif Mission Santa Cruz Mathiasen Tanker Industries Philadelphia U.S. Military Sea Transportation Service Rochester Chester San Pedro Coast Guard San Francisco Balboa Canal Zone

California Senate passes tax cut bills in unanimous vote

SACRAMENTO AP Senate approves three McCarthy tax bills slashing state income taxes by about 61 million dollars annually and easing dependent exemptions from 400 to 600 dollars while widening medical deductions to align with federal rules. A companion tax bill revises capital gains treatment. An Assembly panel also moves a 47 percent gross receipts tax on boxing and wrestling promoters. Gov Knight opposes some measures as juvenile justice study planned. Assembly backs teachers and staff joining unions.

Sacramento Senate Gov Knight Finance Department Ae Ae Vbill Cal Eaton la Angeles Olympic Stadium State Athletic Commission Assembly James A. Cobey Jaber Unians

Eisenhower OKs 1.0M for Post Office funds to resume mail

President Eisenhower signed a million-dollar appropriation Tuesday night to support the Post Office Department. Postmaster General Summers Summerfield announced the resumption of normal mail service within 24 hours, saying Congress approved the funds to extend operations through June 30. Summers praised Congress’s swift action to avoid further service curtailments that began with Saturday postal shutdowns and suspended Saturday deliveries.

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Weatherman Sees Chance for Showers This Spring

Newark column notes a forecast of light rain and showers as spring approaches. Mentions general interest figures and a political context with Meyner and local dynamics hinted, reflecting a cautious outlook and long view on events.

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