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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1957

Page

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Honduras Withdraws Envoy to Nicaragua Over Mutual Insults

Honduras recalls ambassador Leonidan Pineda from Managua amid protests that Nicaraguan troops invaded Honduran territory near the Gracia Dios province. Honduras demanded an official reply by Sunday, with the Honduran government warning of possible action. Nicaragua denied the invasion and argued the issue required a formal response to Honduras’ protest. The dispute centers on border tensions and the status of troops along the frontier.

Paige Nicaragua Date Hance Jorge Fide Duran Vienduras Pineda Isipara Honduras Umuru Dea Hs Fidel Duron Nicaiaqua Ward Pineda Managua Gracis A Dios Honduran Itanduras Yhar Aday Sl- Tt

Jets Fly 4000 Miles Non Stop to Panama and Back

Four twinjet fighters from the Tactical Air Command's 8th Fighter Wing completed a 4000 mile non stop mission to Panama and return in 6 hours 57 minutes. They took off from Victoria Texas at 4 48 am and returned at 11 45 am after crossing the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. The exercise demonstrated nuclear capable air strike readiness to defend the Western Hemisphere from a US base with attacks on simulated targets across the Isthmus. Planes flew between 8000 and 40000 feet and refueled over the Caribbean led by Captain Jack Bryant of Muskogee Oklahoma.

Victoria Tex Panama Tactical Air Command Wth Air Force Gulf of Mexico Caribbean Sea Tactrical Air Caribbean Jack Ryant Muskogee Okla

Forecaster's Son Learns Trade Tools Amid Quirky Exchange

A chaotic scene unfolds as Mrs. WAM asks her son Johnny to learn tool assembly, while the boy mocks her and a local construction crew, claiming he can piece the blocks himself. He returns shortly after, explaining a method with nonsensical phrases and a rant about his mother’s instruction.

Johnny Mra. Wam Aster Jonny

Shortage of pello vaccine sparks delays and blame

Delayed action from across the country sparks demands to overcome pello vaccine shortages as the pello seguon for children nears. Government and manufacturers face criticism while readers are urged to blame themselves for the shortage amid a sudden rush for shots. Continued on Page A-4.

Long Beach

U.S. Accepts Egyptian Suez Canal Plan for Trial

The United States accepted Egypt’s Suez Canal plan for a possible trial run and urged further study. Britain Australia France and others supported cautious UN involvement while Iraq and the Soviet Union objected to the plan’s sufficiency for coordination with canal users.

United Nations United States Egypt Suez Canal U.N. Security Council Ste Pferson Dixon Britain U.N Dixon Counel Henry Cabot Lodge

Magsaysay Crash Laid to Shaft Break

Manila report cites initial inquiry indicating a generator drive shaft break caused the March crash that killed President Magsaysay and 25 others. The Manila Times says sabotage was dismissed by investigators. a Senate committee opened hearings led by Sen Marion Cuenco to probe possible cause.

Manila VPA Preaiient Hammon Magsaysay Manilay Times Aaid Today the Times Philip Pine U. S An & Chmne Senate Marion Cuenco

Floods and Tornadoes Drive Texas Evacuations

Dozens of rivers and creeks flooded lowlands across Texas on Friday night. Six tornadoes injured five people and caused more than six million dollars in damage. In Tyler a tornado hit several schools injuring four children and a woman as 400 homes were affected. About 3300 children were evacuated from schools. Burleson Creek overflowed near Mabank. Dallas issued evacuations for 500 families along the Trinity River. Central Texas saw 4 inches of rain forcing 300 families from homes. Killeen area recorded sweeping rains displacing 100 families. Fort Hood sustained roof damage to an Officers’ Club and other facilities.

Dallas Texas Cauxet Tyler Schout Burleson Creek Mabanka Kial Nese Lattpasan Jowlands Trinity River Kitleen Fortin Hood Eadium

Britain begins scrapping Navy for nuclear age fleet

Britain ends a storied era as it scrapes the Royal Navy to build a fast, mobile force. Heavy battleships like the King George V class head for the scrap heap while plans emphasize small escort vessels and guided missiles. The shift signals a nuclear age strategy with a leaner fleet.

London Britain Royal Navy Dana Gol Raine Candhlanda San Angelo King George V Korrie York Ansett Howe Waco Col. Sleonsint

Five Welcome to Long Beach finalists chosen in preliminaries

The first five finalists for Miss Welcome to Long Beach 1957 were selected at Friday night preliminaries at Municipal Airport. They will join ten more finalists for next Friday's final judging at Municipal Auditorium. Finalists include Donna Albertson, Jean Ellen Bray, Dorothy Hardcastle, Connie Rue Herbst, and Carlene Skillman, among others.

Long Beach Municipal Municipal Auditorium Lakewood Los Alton Donna Albertson Whiteswood Ave Jean Ellen Bray Ostrom Dorothy Hardcastle Montair Ave Connie Rue Herbst Henderson Ave Carlene Skillman Neece St Pierpont Landing West Belmont Shore Alamiton Bay Bayshore Ave Dat St Pam Municipal Auditorum

U.S. To Move Marines to Mediteranean Relief Force

A reinforced 1,800 Marine battalion will depart the United States next week to relieve Leatherneck troops in the Mediterranean. The move, scheduled since March 27, aims to deter regional turmoil around Jordan while keeping both battalions in the area. State Department and Navy officials stress a cautious, diplomatic approach and readiness to evacuate Americans if needed.

Washington United States Mediterranean Navy Mideast Miideaat State Department Norfolk Accord Morehead City N.C Windel Ham County Mediterraneaty Taconic Appkes Strait of Gibraltar Secsond William B. Franke 6Th Fleet Americana Jordan

Angoon Witchcraft Riots Reported In Alaska Village

Reports from Angoon Alaska describe a violent outbreak blamed on witchcraft. Messages to Deputy Marshal Crosby said live dogs and dead cats were burned and a girl beaten with devil clubs and confined without food. Disturbances prompted calls for federal and territorial aid to protect students and residents.

Juneau Alaska Upa Tee Angoon Here U. S. Marshall Pete Crosby VU. S. District Attorney's Office Mirally Ithe Mssage

Time change scheduled at 1 A.M Sunday

Daylight Saving Time begins at 1 on Sunday with clocks moved ahead one hour. California will stay on DST until September 25 to provide residents an extra hour of daylight in the evenings.

California

Independent State Attorney General forms panel on delays in death appeals

Edmund Patt Brown, state attorney general, forms a committee to investigate unusual delays in death sentence appeals. The move follows concerns that lengthy appeals extend execution timelines. The note references related stories on pages A-3 and A-G about a Chicago businessman asserting multiple wives.

Edmund Patt Brown

Jordan King Hussein arrests hundreds of leftists in crackdown

In Amman, Jordan, King Hussein’s Western-leaning government detained hundreds of leftist leaders seen as opponents of his rules. Military units deployed tanks and armored cars at key points while officials warned against interference from Egypt and Syria. Reports say up to 600 leftists were held for questioning as authorities pursued prominent figures amid a tense political purge.

Amman Jordan Hussein Dfadil Owsted Eftiat Preemier Suleimian Nabulel Nabulsi Foren Samir el Rizal Egypt Syria Treirut Lebanon Arcesta

Wide Hunt for Boy Cop Hater in Southland

Police search for a 15 year old Riverside juvenile tied to a garden grove burglary who warned he will shoot it out with officers. He fled with a .22 pistol and $700 cash, wearing white nylon jacket and a brown suitcase, height about 5 ft 3 in, weight 245 pounds, and harbors a deep hatred of law enforcement. His father drove over 500 miles, parents and police remain cautious as a statewide alert is issued.

Garden Grove Southland Riverside Juvenile Court Ile Riverside Tolmick Tie Ls Tather Hia

Air Travel Forecasts Near Million North Atlantic Passengers

The International Air Transport Association projects nearly one million people will cross the North Atlantic by coach or jet airliner this year. The forecast highlights growing transatlantic travel demand and expanding air services across major routes and carriers.

Washington North Atlantic

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