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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1957

Page

3

Crises Rise as Jordan Faces Rumor Driven Turmoil

Amid Jordanian confusion over reports of foreign meddling, King Hussein appeals for calm as radio broadcasts claim Arab neighbors paid for unrest. Ambassador Richards’s scheduled Amman visit is canceled for security, while leftist protests and Mideast aid opposition intensify. Maids Kamila Zeballos noted as a local detail.

Amman Jordan Tte Malet Erate Hussein Kivetidl Naitt Tursday U. S. Eisenhower James J. Richards Stuiien Awiteh Richards Daing Tarnell Jerusalem Kamila Zeballos

Even Collie Dog Involved in Uma's Big Fee-for-All

A chaotic scene at a house involved Miss Sumac and a maid as tensions rose over a prior altercation. Vivanco refused entry to detectives and was knocked down. The maid threatened to file assault, claiming Miss Sumac slapped her after she observed a man wave a gun. The incident ties to Miss Sumac’s marital stress and a pending back salary dispute.

Yma Sumac Esmith Zeballos Cheviot Lilly Miss Sumac Moises Vivanco Collie Uma Vivanco Vievanco Esmila Zeballos Miss Zeballos Yma Moises Vivance

Harbor Freeway Strip to Open at Ceremonies

A 9.4 mile freeway extension costing 22 million dollars will be opened with ribbon cutting ceremonies led by city officials at the Slauson overpass. Police reported no weapons found as two men involved in a divorce dispute were questioned. witnesses described tensions but no assault occurred.

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Council OKs Plans for New Hospital

Preliminary plans for Memorial Hospital at Long Beach were approved unanimously by the City Council. Architects Gibbs Wings and Jones face a completion window to award a construction contract and start structural work by late this year or early next. Plans call for 310000 square feet and potential expansion to 600 beds with future two floors, eliminating the nurses’ hut and exploring an integrated nurses’ training course with Long Beach State College. The project hinges on a full hospital bond issue of 29219000 and a successful fundraising campaign reaching its quota.

Memorial Hospital Long Beach Hugh Gibbs Kenneth Wings Jess J. Jones Cal City Mans Ager Sam E. Vickers Vickers Vickers Aaid Seaside Hospital Board of Directors Long Beach State College

City Seeks Bids for Dana Branch Library Building Project

City Council authorized call for bids on Dana Branch Library at 3080 Atlantic Ave for a 7000 square foot single story contemporary design. Architects Francis O Merchant and J Richard Shelley prepared plans including a front patio and enhanced by a $120000 estimate funded by library bond.

Dana Hrand Atlantic, Ave City Council Francis O. Merchant J. Richard Shelley Cunningham Co Anahelm Veterans Memorial Park 29Th St Pine Ave

Council Decides 10 Appoint 5-Man Subsidence Panel

City Council directs City Manager Sam E. Vickers to appoint a five member commission to aid officials in handling subsidence. Appointees must be confirmed by the Council and be Long Beach residents. They will serve until replaced and receive no pay. Chamber of Commerce first suggested the panel creation. Action on a proposed special administrative officer to run the anti subsidence program is deferred.

Sam E. Vickers Long Beach Commission Saa Chamber of Commerce

Burglar Robs Eastside Christ Church Office

A burglar used a ladder to enter the second floor restroom of Eastside Christ Church at 674 Wilson Ave. Stolen were 68 dollars from the pastor's desk. Police reported the incident on Tuesday.

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Rains Fall and Floods Sweep Texas Cities

Heavy rains across Texas caused swollen rivers and flash floods from Austin to Laredo. Two inches fell in 30 minutes with hail and high winds. evacuations occurred in Waco as floodwaters covered streets. No tornado damage reported though warnings persisted in parts of central and east Texas. The Rio Grande rose to 11 feet at Laredo, and Falcon Reservoir would gain at least 35 000 acre feet of water per the International Boundary Commission.

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