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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1957

Page

4

Congress Near Midpoint Sees Slow Progress in 83rd Session

At the midway point of the 83rd Congress President Eisenhower’s reform drive shows limited gains. Lawmakers plan a 20 day recess before resuming April 20 to tackle school construction civil rights Taft Hartley migration and a large foreign aid program. House Rules will hear civil rights after recess facing possible southern filibuster. The big budget fight centers on tax cuts and trimming government spending as a defense and housing package await action.

Washington Elsenhower Congress House Senate U. S Arthur Summerfield Eisenhower House Rules Committee House Education and Labor Committee Hayning — House Teep Publicans National Mortgage Authority Delonap

Fluorides Endorsement by Long Beach PTA Board

The Long Beach Council of Parental and Teachers executive board backs fluoridation. Endorsements come from groups including the Citizens Committee for Dental Health, Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Los Angeles County Medical Association, and numerous local clubs and organizations.

The Long Beach Council of Parental and Teachers George Logan Citizens Committee For Dental Health Oher Long Beach Catholic Schools Coordinating Council Long Beach Board of Healthy Junior Chamber of Commerce Long Beach Assistance League Long Teach Council of Cooperative Nursery Schools Long Beach Pharmaceutical Aaroesation Long Beach Central Labor Counc Long Beach Branch Los Angeles County Medical Asociation Harbor District Dental Society Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Alan the Children's Dental Foundation Community Welfare Council Civnc League Sigmas of Sigma Chi Internat Tional Chemical Workers Union California Assn. of

McDonald Reelected as Steel Chief in U S W Vote

The United Steelworkers re elected David J McDonald as president and confirmed his opponent Donald C Barick polled over 223000 votes of 636000 total. McDonald 54 longtime ally of founder Philip Murray led since 1952 after Murray died, with a 50 000 salary and 5 monthly dues increase approved at the convention.

Pittsrurcherm United Steelworkers David J. McDonald McDonald Ateel Union Philip Murray Murray Donald C. Thas Rick McKeesport National Union Rarick

Father Dies After Blast Kills Family

In Binghamton New York Uf Woodcow Matthews died in hospital after his wife Ella 38 and children Alma 14 Carl 10 were found dead in an explosion wrecked home. Autopsy to determine cause of death and whether wounds occurred before or after the blast. Police say Alma posed for nude photos sold to classmates, causing Matthews great shame before the tragedy.

Binghamton, N.Y. Uf Woodcow Matthews Binghamton City Hospital Matthewa Jalek Mia Ella Matthews Alma Carl Vincent Maddlely

Mt Etna Erupts in Violent Display Over Sicily

Mt Etna unleashed a dramatic eruption in Catania with a gaudy fireworks display. Earth tremors shook the city twice and experts warned lava flows could threaten up to five nearby villages on the mountainside.

Catania Sicily A - Mt. Etna

Government to cut 1958 wheat price supports

Washington Agri culture Secretary Ezra T. Benson announced Friday that the government will reduce 1958 wheat price supports to an average of 1.78 dollars per bushel, 22 cents below the rate for 1957 and 1956.

Washington Ezra T. Benson

Ambush Wipes Out 3 Burglars in Chicago Store

In downtown Chicago a six man police team ambushed a three man burglar gang at Mandel Brothers on State Street. The trio were killed in a brief gun battle as they tried to flee. all three were found near the cashier’s window. The burglars had entered from the private patio and were tracked by detectives who had hidden as janitors and maintenance men for hours. None of the officers were harmed.

Chicago Noor Mandel Brother Biz State Street James Rentner Oak Park James Wall Vincent Baretemlo Mumaug James O'Neil Des James Lynch Lynch Credit Department Caupme Reniher Bartemio Wulf State and Madison Sts

Long Beach Fire Officers Seek Salary Parity With Peers

Administrative officers of the Long Beach Fire Department push for salary increases to match averages in four California cities and Los Angeles County. A tabulation shows Long Beach scales below others. City officials will review in upcoming budget sessions. The City Employes Association seeks a blanket raise about 5 percent plus adjustments and a prepaid health program, to apply next local year. The fire committee says adjusted costs would be under $2,000 monthly and could take effect this budget year due to current savings.

Long Beach Cty Council Barney J. Walczak Nene Paul Marcus Los Angeles Letticers

Policemen Help Pair Then Jail Them Seize Dope

A motorist aid call led police to arrest two men Roy Garner 34 of 1063 Coronados Ave and George Salisbury 21 of 5906 California Ave after a stop in the 4900 block of E and W streets. Officers Barrick and Rhone found a sack of marijuana and a marijuana cigarette during a search following the repair. The incident underscores narcotics enforcement during early morning hours.

Roy 3. Garner Coronados Ave Hla Passer George M. Saliabury California Ave Barrick D. F. Rhone

One-Armed Hunter Faces Federal Charge for Excess Ducks

Chicago federal court charged William A. Nachor for returning 17 ducks from a Canadian hunting trip, seven over the legal limit. Nachor, 44, is described as a skilled hunter despite having only one arm.

Chicago William A. Nachor Foo Theu Sachor

Narcotics Addict Given Probation and Hospital Treatment

Charles Lemuel Anderson, 34, of 578 Oliver St., San Pedro, was granted five years probation on a narcotics possession charge after his attorney said a federal narcotics hospital had accepted him. Anderson was arrested outside his home February 6 in Harbor Division, with heroin in his possession.

San Pedro Ft. Worth Tex Charles Lemuel Anderson Oliver St William Pillabury Beach Vasey Anderson

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