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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1957

Page

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Plane Hurls American Out Over Northern Iraq Flight

An American tourist, Jock Reiney Nash, 32, of Memphis, Tenn., was blown from a pressurized Air France Super Constellation at 18 000 feet over northern Iraq when a cabin window shattered. Nash, sleeping with his head against the window, disappeared as the door and crew rushed to the scene. The flight from Tehran to Paris with a stop in Baghdad was en route to Istanbul when the loss occurred near Kirkuk. Nash was unmarried and on a round the world vacation. authorities recovered no body at press time.

Iraq Jock Reiney Nash Memphis Tenn Nash Wan Nash Hart Kirkuk Istanbul Baghdad Tehran Iran Paria Orly Nll Seecurity Air France Middle East Karachi Pakintan Prescott Phoenix Ariz Frontier Air

Valuables Lost From Apartment During Hospital Stay

A 70-year-old woman reported a purse containing an $800 wrist watch two $1300 diamond rings certificates and an apartment deed was taken from her Alamitos Avenue apartment while she was in the hospital between November 22 and February 20. Grace L. Sandberg told officers she was abducted to near a hospital scene and returned to find the case missing and suspected a buyer was involved.

Polles Grace L. Sandberg Alamitos Ave Arizona

70 Cent Bet Wins 392 742 at Auteull Track

A vague report describes a bettor at Auteull Track winning 392 742 with a 70 cent wager. The player allegedly picked the first three horses in the featured race in exact order. The winner’s name could not be confirmed as he left the track before newsmen arrived.

Patus Auteull

Independent Telegram cooking school to be held this week

The Independent Telegram announces a free electric cooking school featuring latest fashions from world style centers and appetizing meal preparations. The school runs Tuesday at 7 to 9 pm, Wednesday and from 2 to 4 pm Thursday and Friday at Municipal Auditorium, with a 10 page special edition in today’s issue offering recipes and tips for everyday housewives.

Prizea Palore Independent Presse Telegram Free Yho

Utah Collision Fatal to Five

A two car Easter afternoon crash in Riverton, Utah killed five people from two families. Clint Dumsle, 1, of Sandy and his wife Dotty and their child Semon the old Vivie Lynn died in one car. Vernon Callingsworth, 19, his wife Vatolx, 36, and their two month old Steve died in the other car. Callingsworth was hospitalized with facial injuries and possible rib damage. Deputy Nabert Sanders said the other car likely failed to stop at a suburban Salt Lake City area.

Riverton Utah Affternoon Clint Dumsle Sandy Dotty Semon Vivie Lynn Vernon Callingsworth Kearns Ulah Vatolx Steve Salt Lake County Isheriff Nabert Sanders Collingsworth Salt Lake City

Attorney General Pat Brown Eyes Ocean Drilling Debate

The Belmont Shore area faces a clash over oil drilling rights as Attorney General Pat Brown moves to court to define state rights to drill 2000 feet offshore near Alamitos Bay. City claims mineral rights belong to the city, while the state argues the case could let oil extraction occur under the land and risk subsidence. If supported, drilling could threaten Belmon t Shore, Naples, and Peninsula areas.

Belmont Shore Naples and Peninsula Pat Brown Alamitos Bay Entrance Ito Alote Alcte Alamitos Bay

Iraqi Troops Move Into Jordan and Reacting Powers

Cairo reported that Iraqi troops moved into northern Jordan near Mafriq while Syria protested. Jordan imposes military censorship in Amman as King Hussein faces regional tensions. The report notes Syrian President Shukri al-Quwatli telephoned Nasser to protest the entry and signals a worsening crisis in Jordan's political scene.

Cairo Middle East Amman Jordan Syria Sand Husxery Taseem Premieet Japan Iraq Hessith Aly Abunawar Damascus IPTI Huyseth Hin Kings Dam

Unilateral Bomb Ban Rejected By U S Secretary Dulles

Secretary of State Dulles told Japanese envoy Dr Matsushita that it would be impractical to halt further nuclear tests without a disarmament pact with the Soviet Union. Matsushita said Dulles showed sympathy for Japan’s stance but stressed U S defense duties. The meeting also touched on British nuclear tests and possible intercession with Britain.

Washington Dulles United States Russia Maratochi Matsushita Japan Kishi Pacific Siberia Britain Christmas Island Central Pacific Thy Mullen Comiton Matsushita Vic Dalles

NTG Producer Nila Granlund Dead After Las Vegas Taxi Crash

Nila T. Granlund a famed Las Vegas revue producer known as Granny master of ceremonies and show promoter died in Las Vegas Memorial Hospital after a taxi collision outside the Riviera. His death followed injuries from the crash that also injured his passenger William McAdams a Brown University student. Granlund had earlier staged hotel shows in New York and Los Angeles and remained a prominent figure in nightclub entertainment for nearly four decades.

LAS_ VEGAS Nev Nila T. Granlund Los Angeles Las Vega Mann McAdams Granlund Las Vegas New York Granny Earl Carroll Ghanlund Don Mann North Horn Lapland de Las Vegas Riviera Providence

Jerry Lewis Captures Burglary Suspect On Easter Night

Hollywood comedian Jerry Lewis held burglar George W. Sheffield at gunpoint for ten minutes after a prowler rang the back doorbell during a TV night with Patt and TJ and Lewis’s wife and children watching. The incident ended without details of charges.

Hollywood Jerry Lewis Lewis George W. Sheffield Jerry Patt Sheffield Dick Tawell

Man Left to Die After Hit and Run in Long Beach

A 58 year old man died after a hit and run in Long Beach. Police found a crumpled body in the street on Seth Street near Paramount Boulevard around 5 am Sunday. The victim died from severe head lacerations and multiple injuries. His wife identified him as Silas MegNabb. A witness reported hearing a crash and a car leaving the scene shortly after. Police pursued the hit and run and continued investigation.

Beach Séth St Paramount Blvd Lou Elva McNabb 56Th St Silas M. MegNabb Community H Ospital Hocara

Tornadoes injure several in Panhandle Texas

A Sunday night storm across the Texas South Plains Panhandle lashed Littlefield and nearby areas with tornadoes and heavy rain. Six people were injured as the western Panhandle saw multiple tornadoes, one near Lubbock and another near Witharral 20 miles northeast. Power outages and downed roads hampered communication and access.

Dallas Littlefield Texas Highway Patrol South Plains Tif Tornalo Texas South Plains Panhandle Lubbock Ate

Double KO Polar Bear Crash Ends Arctic Encounter

In Barrow Alaska a light plane crashed 15 miles north of town during an attempted hunt. Pilot Jules Thibodeau and Sgt Walter Sinn fought a polar bear as the craft failed and the bear charged. Sinn shot the beast as another plane rescued the men and returned them to Barrow.

Bartow Alaska North America Jules ‘Thibodeau Walter Sinn Territorial Police Tald Inglee Sinn Barrow

Independent Secretary of State studies major policy speech

An independent secretary of state plans to deliver a major policy speech today in New York. A story notes an internationally known figure, Newport Besch, predicts humans may eventually conquer space and discover a cancer cure, with further details on Page A-7.

Secretary of State New York Newport

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