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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1957

Page

4

Scranton Labor Strife Involving Mayor Probe unfolds

Paul Bradshaw testifies before Senate investigators that Scranton Mayor James T. Hanlon sought to delay implicating other union officials until after an election. He claims union leader Tiradahaw admitted taking the rap for a bombing, and that business agent John Durkin discussed exposing raps with District Attorney Carson O’Malley. Bradshaw quotes Durkin and reports Hanlon’s alleged remark to await post election steps. The testimony involves dynamiting and tapes of union activity, with the timing tied to political pressures and possible retaliation.

Wasiington Paul Bradshaw Tucatny Ixtrict Scranton Senate Pennsylsvania Bradshaw Ateward James T. Hanlon Manken Tiradahaw Hie Brad+shaw John Durkin Carson O'Malley Sie Durs Paul Hanlon New York Robert Strom Monty Bronx Clellan D-Ark Brad Strom CBS Tribe Tine Inez Billy” Manley

Five Injured in Two Long Beach Fluoridation Incidents

In Long Beach two traffic crashes, linked to a claim that sodium fluoride in water dulls behavior, injured five people. Major George Jordan of USAF said Russian officials claim fluoride makes people docile. Victims include four from the Dewey High School area. other injuries occurred in Bellflower Artesia. The Long Beach Committee Against Fluoridization urged a No vote on Prop 31 on May 14.

Russia Atlantic Ave Ross C. Wint Los Arcos St Leff Michael J. A. Winters Nancy M. Winters James A. Winsters Long Beach Committee Anne Fickes Water Dept

Satellite Delayed Test At White Sands Proving Ground

The second test of a satellite package intended to support the earth satellite program is postponed to Thursday. The test, previously planned for Tuesday, remains at White Sands Proving Ground in New Mexico.

White Sands Proving! Grounds N. M

Radium Fluoride Claim Ties to Circus Routine

M ad Jordan asserted radium fluoride was first used in drinking water by the Jack Endeck Circus to calm wild animals before circus performances, speaking under auspices.

Mad Jordan

Gifts Duty Free Bill Moves To White House

The Senate on Tuesday approved a bill to permanently allow members of the U.S. armed forces stationed abroad to import gifts free of duty. The measure now goes to the White House for final action.

Washington Senate White House U.S

Poorly Typed Menu Notice From Local Diner

A garbled OCR menu item lists unclear dishes and prices. It mentions turkey, lunch meats, and a variety of meals with prices including 4.18 dollars. The fragment is incomplete and lacks coherent details or context.

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