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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1957

Page

7

Hod Carriers End Strike OK 5 Year Contract

Five week old strike by sheet metal workers nears settlement with a new wage offer discussed by Federal Conciliator John Fenton in Los Angeles. Another meeting is set for Friday as plumbers remain deadlocked delaying Orange County construction by 75 to 80 percent, affecting high school projects and a Redondo Beach shopping center. A Union Oil coast ship tie up and a West Coast Radio Officers’ strike add to port slowdowns. The Hod Carriers strike ends with a five year contract amid wage and overtime demands from unions.

John Fenton Representati Los Angeles Orange County Hod 4 J. Carl W. Meyer Meyer Majon Torrance South Bay Redondo Beach South Bay Union High School Aviation High San Pedro Lester Parnell Pacific Coast Transport Co Union Oil Co

Police pursuit ties to officer killings and rape case

Police tracing a suspect linked to the slaying of two officers and a prior rape of a teenage girl. The gunman reportedly stole a car from teenage couples after attacking one girl, abandoning the vehicle near the death scene. Three officers were killed and a search area extended about a mile north of the site.

Ike Denies Threats Defends Program

President Eisenhower dismisses claims that he threatened Congress over diplomatic appointments and addresses questions about his assets. He cites trust arrangements to avoid conflicts, offers no warning to critics, and explains his approach to influencing lawmakers as quiet and logical. He also discusses cigarette quitting and legislative cooperation, promising another foreign aid bill next session.

Eisenhower White House Congress House

Huge road plan eyed for Long Beach traffic gains

Long Beach traffic study by Deputy City Engineer B E McCune outlines widening primary arteries to 80 feet and secondary roads to 60 feet, plus bridges and a proposed cross town freeway pegged at 47 million dollars. Statewide freeway builds are expected with San Gabriel San Diego and Artesia parallels.

B. E. McCune Pacific Coast Gilkerson State Highway Division San Gabriel San Diego Artesia St Merth Long Beach Los Angeles

Doctor Rapaport to Quit Sept. 1

Dr Walter Rapaport director of the state Mental Hygiene Department since December 1 1953 announced in February he would quit Sept 1 The governor accepted the resignation but Rapaport said he would remain until a successor is named none has been named and no date set for departure

Sacramento CPI Walter Rapaport State Mental Hygiene Department Rapaport Knight

Scandal Mag Wins on Witness Issue in Libel Trial

Los Angeles Confidential Magazine seeks court approval to call Hollywood stars for testimony in its criminal libel trial opening Friday. Judge Walker denied Rory Calhoun’s bid to quash a subpoena while prosecution lists witnesses including Howard Rushmore and Mrs. Ronnie Quillan-O'Reilly. The defense hints at calling up to 200 witnesses as the case centers on whether articles in Confidential and its sister publication were published in the public interest.

Los Angeles Herbert v. Walker Rory Calhoun Calhoun Clarence Linn Ator’ney General Maureen O'Hara Dick Powell Robert Mitchum Dorothy Dandridge Corinne Calvet Mae West John Carroll Mark Stevens Sesip Linn Arthur J. Crowley Crowley Howard Rushmore Confidential Ronnie Quillan-O’reilly Tab Hunter Tita Purdon Edward Furdom Gary Cooper Walter Pidgeon Scott Brady Sonny Tufts Lana Turner Paul Gregory Tom Neal Buddy Baer Allan Nixon Confidenttial Whisperer Linn Wreth Criminl

The Last Straw In Muskegon Theft

Charles Moore noticed his used lumber pile shrinking and fuel siphoned from his car. Two steaks planned for dinner disappeared from his refrigerator, prompting a police report after delays in reporting the thefts.

Muskegon, Mich Charles Moore

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