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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1957

Page

1

Yank Reads Report Blasting Russ to Moscow Crowd

American law graduate George Abrams 25 of New Inn Mass drew large crowds in central Moscow as he read excerpts from the United Nations report condemning Russia s intervention in Hungary while using a New York Times copy as background for discussions with Russians. He noted English speaking Russians helped translate for Osteners amid the street exchanges as anti Communist sentiment ran high across the city during a rare open political forum.

Moscow Amcan Law School United Nations Russia Hungary George Abrams New Inn Mass Yank Abrams Diarward Law School U.N New York Times

Hod Carriers End Strike in Southern California

Hod carriers in Los Angeles and Orange counties reach a three year contract ending a month long strike that crippled plastering work. The deal raises wages 35 cents an hour over two years with cost of living adjustments for three years, bringing daily pay to 29.50 or 3.69 an hour. Venting effects include partial resume of tract construction and apartment building while other strikes persist. cement workers may be next for talks and school plans in Long Beach face no immediate impact.

California Los Angeles County Orange County Long Beach Union Lotal

July Ends With 93 Degrees Brings Heat to Long Beach

Record heat wraps July as Long Beach nears 93 with Downtown Los Angeles hit by first smog alert of the year. The Weather Bureau cites high pressure over the southwest and desert air for the heat while forecasts hint at cooling by Friday and normal weekend temperatures.

Long Beach Los Angeles U. S Azusa Griswold Los Angeies Ely S. Weather Bureau United States

Family Killed So He's 1A Now in Denver Suburbs

In Agrora Colorado a man named Robert Tee Underwood lost his wife and two children on May 9 when a flash flood swept through their basement apartment. He was later notified by the draft board that he is classified 1-A non-father, awaiting a pre-induction medical examination.

Agrora Colo Robert Tee Underwood

Fantastic Nazi Plots Revealed in Secret Wartime Documents

Secret German World War II documents released reveal Nazi efforts to influence British leadership and U.S. politics. The papers mention Oliver LeBuy, Lindbergh, Ford, Levy Jr., and John T. Lynn, with alleged payoffs and pressure to shift outcomes including Roosevelt’s renomination and Churchill’s role.

Duke of Windsor Winston Churchill England Roosevelt Pennsylvania Charles A. Lindbergh Henry Ford Fulton Levys Jr John T.lynn Tur

Altar of Politics in Civil Rights Debate

LA. says the fight over civil rights blurs liberal honesty and opportunism. Washington observers condemn maneuvers by both parties and the AFL-CIO to court the Negro vote ahead of next year’s election. Eisenhower opposes the amendment, backing desegregation and voting rights, while warning on jury trials in the South.

Aflcio Washington Afl-Cio Eisenhower South

Huge road outlay estimated for Long Beach

A city report, prepared by City Engineer Jess D. Gilkerson and state highway engineer G. T. McCoy, estimates expenditures totaling 3167,634,000 to address Long Beach traffic needs by mid-971. The survey, transmitted to the Federal Bureau of Public Roads, uses the 1956 Federal Highway Act to justify future federal aid, arguing California is not receiving its fair share.

Long Beach Jess D. Gilkerson G. T. icCoy Federal Bureau of Public Roads Congress Gilkerson California Ray Los Angeles

Bomb Attack Damages U.S. Offices in Beirut

Terrorists detonated dynamite at the United States Information Service and Voice of America offices in Beirut late Tuesday night. The Jordanian consulate also was bombed. No casualties were reported, but the three sites suffered heavy damage and Voice of America transmitting equipment was wrecked.

Beirut Lebanon United States Information Service Voice of America

Rabid Dog Bites Five in Los Angeles

A rabid dog ran 144 miles down Wilshire Boulevard biting five people. A police officer shot the dog dead during the chase. Health officials confirmed rabies at the city laboratory. Victims treated at Central Receiving Hospital include Stanley Papin, 49. Berniece Holson, 46. Adal Jardine, 58. Lawrence Mullany, 22. Kay Ratliff, 18. Pasteur treatment planned.

Los Angeles Wilshire Boulevard City Health Department Central Receiving Hospital Stanley Papin Berniece Holson Adal Jardine Lawrence Muleany Kay Ratliff Pasteur

Civil Service Pay Raise Bill Pushed

Washington lawmakers moved to advance a pay raise for 350000 federal white collar workers. The Civil Service Committee split on July foundation but Chairman Tom Murray did not seek House action through the Rules Committee.

Washington Jersty House Civil Service House Rules Committee Civil Service Committee Tom Murray D-Tenn Rules Committee House Noor

Eisenhower Defends Legislative Program At News Conference

President Eisenhower defended his legislative agenda during a press briefing insisting he would not threaten or pressure Congress to pass measures. He disputed charges of failing to back federal school aid and said he would submit two new DHS next year. He denied pressuring Republicans over civil rights and argued cooperation with Democrats, while rejecting a jury-trial amendment and fielding questions on topics from smoking to wealth.

Washington Eisenhower Wedresttay Congress House DHS Ldemocrats Isenhower

Donation by dress shop magnate and B diplomat post query

An editorial note questions whether a $26,500 donation by a dress shop millionaire to the Republican party affected his chances for appointment as ambassador to Ceylon. The piece hints at broader implications for political influence and diplomatic appointments.

Republican Party Ceylon

Army's Huge Tank Spending Draws Fire in Congress

House investigators told Congress the Army spent hundreds of millions on the 62 ton T 43 heavy tanks that may be useless in an atomic war. Chrysler was blamed for a virtually risk free contract with rushed delivery and unresolved deficiencies. The subcommittee urged a full audit of production schedules and spending.

Washington House Congress Army Bur Government Chrysler Corp Chrysler Marine Corps Table Corps Jerassing Fort Hood Tex Germany Chet Holifield D-Calif

Heat Radar and WM Sees Red Flashes

The text shows a fragmented radar story with WM uneasy about tickets and a character named Soul of Care. It mentions a wooden metaphor and a request for officers to flash badges when stared. The readability is poor but preserves the basic conflict around radar activity and law enforcement attention.

WDML

Long Beach Camp Fire Girls Hit by Flu Like Ailment

About 25 girls and 12 counselors at Camp Hemoine and Big Pines Recreation area were stricken with a flu like illness. 77 local Camp Fire girls had plans to attend a one week session starting today but were cancelled after illness among several counselors. Health officer Dr I Chaitwack said the illness features headaches fever and muscle pains and is not serious, lasting about three days. Follow up will determine the exact nature of the ailment.

Long Beach Camp Hemoine Big Pines Helen Collins See I. Chaitwack Litwack Roddée

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