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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1957

Page

3

Budget cuts reduce State Department funding in House bill

Washington AP reports a seven million cut to State Department appropriations in the House approved bill. The State Department would receive about 170.0 million, far short of Eisenhower's request, with USTA and Justice Dept. funding adjusted but largely unchanged. A final roll call on the full bill is pending.

Washington Aimauntte Department Tila Tesshan Eisenhower Clouse State Justlee Federa U. S. Information Agency USTA State Department Justice Department USIA Mareth UBTA

Four Die as Monsanto Plant Blast Levels Building

A massive explosion at the Monsanto Chemical Co plant near Nitro West Virginia killed four workers and injured five, four critically. The blast demolished a three story brick unit, sending debris across the site as chlorine gases prompted area evacuations. Names of the dead include Ktmer Priddy Sr, Jack Vine, Joe Johnson, and Mansford Qualls, all of Nitro or nearby towns.

Chatileston W. Va Monsanto Chemical Co Here Nitro South Charleston Ktmer Priddy Sr Jack Vine Wrox Joe Johnson Mansford Qualls Yarricane Priddy Winsrox Johnson

Falls From Bike Victim Seeks Care After Beach Assault

Six year old Timothy Paul Cady of 6121 Lemon Ave suffered a possible fractured skull when a strong arm attack on a Sea side beach rest room left him injured. A 34 year old man, Herbert L. Lawton of 610/926 S 4th St, was stabbed? or struck. he was admitted to Seasides Hospital in fair condition after the incident.

Timothy Paul Cady Lemon Ave Herbert L. Lawton S. 4Th St Lewis Ave A To den Ave

Marilyn Monroe Revamps Marilyn Inc boards to elect new head

New York actress Marilyn Monroe reorganized her company Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc by reshuffling the board of directors on Tuesday. She was re elected as president while denying any forced removals. Milton Greene and other long time officers remained in place with Greene serving as vice president and treasurer.

New York Marilyn Monroe Mint Marilyn Monroe Productions Inc Ups Inelangjana Misa Monstpoe Greene Oll Irving Stein Joseph Carr Monroe

Fraternity Mascot Leo Targeted Over Local Pranks

Leo the Owl mascot of the Sigma Alpha Psi fraternity at 2769 DeSoto Street faced repeated harassment in the past year. Reported incidents include beer theft, physical mischief, and beer paint being sprayed on him, causing ongoing frustration for the campus symbol.

Leo the Owl The Sigma Alpha Lpsilon DeSoto St

Red Lure Revealed by Ex Russ in Washington Tale

Exiled pilot Peter Pirogov whose defection nine years ago recounts a Soviet bid to lure him back via a forged letter. In Alexandria he describes a staged reunion attempt, a handwriting expert confirming the forgery, and the fragmented testimony of associates including Mashkantzev and Barzav.

O¢ Union Tueser Pirogov Alexandria Leo Genado Manhe Kuntzev Viet Cinbaray Larry Dodd Kishkantzev Mashkantzev Aneatole Barzav Prlogov Ymbval Dodd Barzav

Councilmen Criticize Planning Board Over Sign Ordinance Study

City Councilmen Raymond C Kealer and D Pat Ahern criticized the Planning Commission on Tuesday for delays in studying a proposed freeway sign ordinance. Planning Director Werner Ruchtl said the 60 day study period granted in February proved inadequate due to three resignations. The Council ordered a May mid report deadline.

Raymond C.,kealer D. Pat Ahern Planning Commission Werner Ruchtl Mide

Plane crash leaves two critically hurt near Bishop

Donald L. Baird, 62, of Torrance and Martha Walt, 33, also of Torrance, sustained critical injuries when their small plane crashed into Mt. Montgomery at the 7,180 foot level. A truck driver spotted the downed craft about 50 miles north of Bishop and the pair were transported to a local hospital. The aircraft was en route to Carann City.

Long Beach Attorney Feldman Named McKesson Aide

Long Beach attorney David Nfeldman, 36, was appointed a deputy district attorney by William B. McKesson. Feldman, of 4627 Greenmeadow Road, is assigned to the DA's preliminary division.

Long Beach David Nfeldman William B. McKesson Feldman Greenmeadow Rd

Deserter tells court tale of amnesia and foreign service

Poitiers France a 12 year memory lapse drove U S deserter from the 329th Infantry to wander Europe for years then fight with the French Foreign Legion in Indochina and Algeria He testified before a military court in Poitiers facing possible death for wartime desertion The man later claimed to have rejoined U S authorities in October seeking to trace his past

Poitiers France U. S Europe French Foreign Legion Indochina Algeria Pye Vito Sala New York City Geremany Bala 329Th U.S Germany Sala Legion Dien Bien Phu Brooklyn GY A. S

Ike Brothers Clash Over U.S. Budget Debate

Edgar Eisenhower, a Tacoma lawyer and one of President Eisenhower’s four brothers, questions the $71.8 billion federal budget amid cries for economy. He discusses Milton Eisenhower’s stance on federal education aid as the President advances a school construction program. Opposition to the budget grows as the dispute surfaces.

Washington Eisenhower Edgar Eisenhower Tacoma Wash Edgar White House Eisenhower Brothers Milton Eisenhowster Johns Hopkins University Milton

Is Leo At Home At The House Or Not

A fragment reflects Leo’s uneasy status at the house with unclear footing and a sense of estrangement. The text hints at personal belonging and identity issues, leaving the exact situation ambiguous and open to interpretation.

Leo

Antidote Seen for Fallout Peril, Doctors Report

CHICAGO UM scientists reported a promising antidote for dangerous radioactive strontium from A and H bombs. Elimination of strontium is boosted by calcium given intravenously or by mouth alongside calcium chelation. Researchers at Montefiore Hospital, New York City, studied patients with metabolic and malignant bone diseases.

Chicago Truman Calders Nerta Spencer Joseph Samachson Bernard Kabakow Daniel Laszlo Montefiore Hospital New York City

Union Oil Workers Approve Strike Vote Motion

More than 95 percent of 950 Union Oil workers voted Tuesday to hold an election on whether to authorize a strike at Union Oil Company. Members of Local 1-128 affiliated with the Chemical and Allied Workers, AFL-CIO, will be eligible to vote next Tuesday at the local headquarters. The pay rise of two and a half cents an hour was pursued by Wilmington refinery and marine terminal employees. About 700 other members of the union employed by Texaco Wilmington will vote later this week on a separate pay issue, per Pat O Malley, secretary treasurer.

Union Oi! Co Cit, Chemical and Atomic Workers, Akl-Cio Pulla Willow St Wilmington Texas Co Co Instilweeck Pat O'Malley Secre Tary

Labor Saving 11956 Style Robbery and Murder

Washington reports say Navy officials discuss a plan to spend 250 to buy labor saving machinery and hire new workers. A couple, Johnnie and Brennan Brennan, were killed in their bedroom near Magnolia Avenue while two killers are suspected. The plan allegedly funded payroll expansion with the borrowed money.

Washington Ten Rooney D-Ny Houston Tex Rooney Acta Red Walsh Tomll Navyman Ralph B. Jones W. C. Doos USS Maddox L.man

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