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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1957

Page

2

Remarkable Salem Cat Celebrates Easter Kitten Record

Mrs. Clark Davis of Salem Oregon shares a whimsical Easter tale about her black Persian cat who gave birth to two kittens last Sunday, marking a third Easter consecutive birth as a unique feline streak. A 1953 miscalculation affected a potential fourth year. A second bulletin notes Mrs. Payne's cat Girls reaching age 21, the human-equivalent milestone. The piece includes playful items about Eddie Cantor and a cat named Gigil with quirky dietary tastes.

Ane Billericay Epps Land Mra John Payne Mra. Payne Sussy Eddie Cantor Gigil

Adlai Presses Ban on Nuclear Tests in Asia Talk

Chicago dispatch reports Adlai E. Stevenson renewing calls to curb testing of large nuclear bombs after meeting with Japan's Masa tos Hiro Matsushita envoy. The discussion centers on maintaining moral influence in Asia amid ongoing tests and global tensions.

Chicago Adlai E. Stesvenson Japan Kishi Masatoshi Matsushita United States Asia Sunday Paria Matsushita Mortes Althe Stevenson Brescia Italy MHS Marietta Gheza Ardent Hla Mra Gheza Hollywood Oup Eddie Cantor Ida Eddie Canton Ince Oswald Marilyn Monroe Anita Ekberg

Air Force base says pilot was in air during explosion

Las Vegas based Nellis Air Force Base disclosed today that one student pilot may have violated flight rules after a reported explosion over Cedar City Utah. Officials promised a review of all F100 Super Sabre pilots and indicated possible punitive action if regulations were breached.

Las Vegas Nev AMA Nellis Air Force Cedar City Utah Nellis ThAvartiaament

CDA Warns 10 Cities of Siren Needs

Washington reports the Civil Defense Administration warned 10 U S cities likely targets in an atomic attack have completely inadequate warning systems. Cities named include Kalamazoo Saint Petersburg Asheville Peter Sioux Falls Dallas Galveston Laredo Lubbock and five others identified as lacking proper siren coverage. Actions to correct the situation began last June with West Palm Beach Oklahoma City Austin San Antonio Tucson among those targeted for fixes.

Wasilington Civil Defense Administration Tast West Palm Beach Fla Oklahoma City Okta, Austin San Antonio Tex Tuscon

Burmese Government Raids Kill Dozens of Rebels in Monywa

Burmese government troops killed about 70 communist rebels and captured 20 in raids around the Monywa district. A captured rebel, reportedly drunk, supplied information that aided the operation.

Rangoon Burma Burmone Monywa

Speeder Fined or Jail After Chevy Chase Crash

Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith ordered 315 dollars fine or 40 days in jail for Vinca Mack Vickers of 9229 Mayne St Compton after a Sunday night crash that left three autos and a power pole damaged. Police said a pursuit followed a hit at 17th Street and American Avenue ending at a pole at 19th Street and Orange Avenue. A second car was side swiped during the chase.

Vinca Charles T. Smith Thughle Mack Vickers Mayne St Compton 17Th St American Ave 19Th St Orange Ave Mora

No Clues In A Kansas City Murder Mystery

A rainy day departure from a Kansas City beauty shop ends with the nude body found three days later in a pasture. Roalders Digest notes how the FBI and police nationwide join to solve a crime as thrilling as fiction. Reader's Digest promotion via May issue.

Kansas City Roalder's Digest FBI Arthur Godfrey ORS

Mayflower Sailing Amid Four-Knot Westerly Winds

Long Beach officials plan to watch Mayflower II voyage as the 180 ton vessel, built to resemble the original Mayflower, sails west by southwest with light nor westerly winds. John Winslow, a Pilgrim descendant, reportedly steered part of the voyage near Land’s End. The ship is expected to reach Plymouth, Massachusetts in about all weeks, carrying pilgrims and a cost of guests paying around $20 per plate.

London New World Mayflower Plymouth Mass Land's End Warwick Chariton London Daily Mirror John Winslow

Weather report and temperatures across cities amid county advisories

Weather data for multiple cities lists temperatures and forecasts with readings for Omaha Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland Des Moines Minneapolis Salt Lake City and others. The report includes height and tide details, daily high and low values, and time stamps such as 4 42 am and 8 06 am.

Pine Ave Lena Lon United States Superior Court Loa Angates Long Teach

Quake Destroys Homes Across Arboledas Area

A Sunday earthquake hit the Arboledas region in northeastern Colombia devastating about twenty houses. Reports say the town suffered substantial damage with no confirmed casualties and ongoing assessments by local authorities.

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