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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1957

Page

3

Lakewood Water Hike Open Again

The Public Utilities Commission ordered Lakewood Water and Power to open the books of Mutual Pipe Line and Construction Co for inspection. The commission staff will review the proposed rate hike affecting about 15 000 customers in Lakewood and surrounding areas.

Lakewood Lakewood Water and Power Commsssion Jupetine Construction Comssion Inter PUC Wate Company Jenesse Lakewind Walter and Power Co Lakesswool Lakewead Pawnes

Lakewood Woman Dies in Collision on Commonwealth Avenue

Fullerton report states Pearl Wilson Warner of Lakewood died in a two car crash on Commonwealth Avenue and Dale Street Thursday night. A passenger and another driver were injured. Ward of Buena Park suffered serious injuries. California Highway Patrol investigated the collision.

Fullerton Lakewood Gipoo Commonwealth Ave Vastoof Dale St Calfornia Highway Patent Sabla Anak Community Hospital Pearl Wilson Warner Als Briercrest Ave Bakewood la Varcher Santa Aid Community Hospital Ahadd ‘T. Ward Rmi Nan Carlos Way Buena Park

Russians Fire Big A-Device

U S officials report that Russia detonated one of its largest atomic explosions in a test series. Atomic Energy Commissioner Strauss cited a test site in Asia and noted a high level of activity, with follow-up details unavailable amid ongoing reporting.

Wasitngton Atomic Energy Lewis K. Strauss Russia Tremely New York City

Labor Quiz Assails Employer in Payoff

Washington reports the Senate investigating committee pressed why a Texarkana manufacturer Rettendorf allegedly paid Teamsters in a pay scheme while union officials were indicted. Rettendorf said the only settlement was a handshake to obtain trucks for the Signal Corps depot near Scranton. He asked to appear before the committee with records to correct what he called injustices, claiming the committee lacks true facts. The three-day hearing also covered $124 extortion charges against two Scranton business agents and a third teamster, all denying complicity amid violent acts.

Washington Senate Pharsday Rettendorf Beanton Pennsylvan Scranton Bettendorf Teale

Gun battles flare along Israel Syria front near Sea of Galilee

Reports from Israel military headquarters describe a two hour clash near the Sea of Galilee with Syria and Iran. Israeli forces suffered casualties with a patrol under fire and reinforcements called in as Syrian troops fired machine gun and rifle at the Israelis. A ceasefire plea was referenced by UN supervisors.

TRE Aviv Israe U Syria Iran Israel Ilitery Sea of Galilee Leither Cish Tiberias

Capitol airliner catches fire on landing at Pittsburg Airport

A four engine Capitol airliner with 50 passengers and three crew caught fire while attempting a landing at Greater Pittsburg Airport. After an initial bounce the pilot set the craft down, the right wing engine burst into flames, and emergency crews evacuated everyone aboard without serious injury.

Pittsburgie Capitol Greater Pittsburgh DCA Buffalo N.Y Rene Cathrin Ie ‘Apt Calhoun

Ike Starts His Spring Golf in Georgia Shower

President Eisenhower begins his 14th Augusta visit with a round at Augusta National Golf Club as showers fall. He travels with the First Lady aboard Columbine II, arriving from Washington to rest for a week or 10 days while staying connected to Washington by telephone and teletype.

Augusta Eisenhower Augusta National Golf Club Chidt Nouth Washington Columbine PI White House Bhi

Marble Meet Set in Huntington Beach

MUN TING TON BEACH The VEWs Recreation Department sponsored annual marble tournament will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the Recreation Center.

Muntington Beach Vews Recreation Department

Robbery Trio Pleads Guilty in Harbor Area Trial

Three Harbor Area defendants pleaded guilty to first degree robbery ending their trial on four felony counts. Patricia Andrade, 22, Martin Tonina, 22, and Cay Hall, 4, were to be sentenced May 2 by Superior Judge Bench Vaney. Their victims testified they were kidnapped at a Torrance service station, driven away, and robbed of about 2000 dollars as the trio improvises a plan to cash checks.

Rosso Patronella Torrance Max Andrade Bonlha Torrance Ank Snon Point

Paraplegic Charged In Bookmaking and Burglary Case

A paraplegic man, Ray, allegedly ran horse racing bets from a wheelchair at Log Beach Veterans Hospital and was charged in a new complaint with burglary and explosives related burglary. The district attorney issued the complaint Thursday. court appearance set for Tuesday at 10 am before Municipal Judge Lyman Sutter. Also arrested were ini and Clay Trice at 2005 Mom St Lomita and Thaman, famed as an explosive expert, after officers found a gun and powder near a safe door indicating an attempted break-in.

Ray Log Beach Veterans Hospital Mwe Arso Lyman Sutter Ini Clay Trice Blackiey ‘Thamar Mom St. Lomita Pacific Coast Hwy Iast Halt Thaman Patice Thomas

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