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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1958

Page

3

AEC Chief Strauss Accused of Secrecy Misleading Senate

Senator Humphrey leads a day-long attack with Symington and Anderson accusing Atomic Energy Commission chairman Lewis Strauss of befuddling the public over atomic matters. Strauss defends full information except vital defense details, amid controversy over an underground Nevada test report and misreported blast distance.

Washington L Adm Lewis L. Strauss Strauss The Atomic Energy Commission Senate Commission Nevada Humphrey Alaska

Government Troops Seize Padang in Indonesian Rebellion

Jakarta announced that army units captured Padang, a major rebel stronghold near Bukittinggi, signaling the final phase of crushing the rebellion. Maj. Gen. Nasution said forces were advancing toward Bukittinggi while another unit pressed to recapture Celebes. Navy reports noted heavy resistance as amphibious landings occurred near the city.

Jakarta Padang Fadang Me Antl Indian Ocean Bukittinggi Shafcuddin NasSution Celebes Sukarno Navy

PTA Officials Defend Schools Against Bond Criticism

The Schools Quiz by the PTA cites Dewey’s classroom methods and argues teachers should blend social adjustment with academics. Mrs Bright, a PTA member, blasts public apathy and notes double sessions due to inadequate facilities while some districts fare better.

Kenneth Goodban St.’ Bellflower Dewey

8400 Still Lost by UAW 8400 in Malicious Prosecution Suit

Detroit jury awarded Carl Renda damages totaling 400000 against the United Auto Workers union and four officers for malicious prosecution related to the 1948 assault on UAW President Walter Reuther. One defendant, retired Lt. Joseph Sheridan, was cleared. The suit began five months ago after Renda was named in a warrant as part of a group accused of conspiring to shoot the president.

Detroit Yeourt Carl Renda United Auto ‘Workers Union Renda UAW Walter Reuther Joseph Sheridan Donald Renda Windsor, Int Ritchie

French Say 6000 Rebels Killed in Six Weeks

Paris reports Defense Minister Jacques Chaban-Delmas announced on Thursday that more than 6,000 Algerian rebels were killed in the six weeks from the Tunisian frontier to the electrified wire barrier behind the border.

Paris Jacques Chaban - Delmas

Mobilgas Stakes Won by Chrysler Imperial

Mel Alsbury Jr. drove a yellow Chrysler Imperial to win the 1955 Mobilgas Economy Run sweepstakes in Galveston Texas, aided by a strong protest-free ruling from USAC officials. His win marked the third consecutive victory, with his brother George finishing second in a Chrysler New Yorker. other finishers included Link Venable in an Oldsmobile 88 and Danny Eames in a Lincoln Continental.

Paul Wallace Galveston Tex Melj Alsbury ,Jr Hollywood United States Auto Club Long Beach Area Pierce Venabre Torrance Plymouth Belvedere Alsbury Los Angeles George Mel George Alsbury Soose Link Paolo la Canada Redondo Beaci Mercury Danny Eames Farmington Mich Hile Stir Ivan Nicky Griffen Mary Faulkner Long Beach Walt ‘Faulkner Bill Stroppe Bercury Turnpike Cruiser Don Rice Edsel Pacer Srd Ray Brock Garden Grove Oldsmo

Skulls Only for Atmosphere Stir at Post Office Auction

ST Louis reports a Sioux chief known as Pushmorhorter outbid three rivals to buy skulls at a post office unclaimed merchandise sale for 337 dollars. He says he will begin practicing as a medicine man claiming to cure cancer tuberculosis and indigestion, admitting the skulls are for adornment rather than medicine.

St, Louis Pushmorhorter

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