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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1958

Page

8

Britain, Lebanon recognize Iraq amid Baghdad Pact ties

London joins Baghdad Pact states in formal recognition of Iraq's revolutionary government. U.S. recognition expected soon. In Beirut, Lebanon also announced immediate recognition and sent best wishes to Iraqi Premier Abdul Kerim Kassem's regime.

London UPI Britain Iraq United States Russia Beirut Lebanon Charles Malik Baghdad Malik Abdul Kerim Kassem

Polio outbreak leads to Managua school closures

In Managua Nicaragua an infantile paralysis outbreak nears epidemic levels prompting the ministry of education to close all primary schools until further notice. The U S Air Force delivered two iron lungs and a US Army polio specialist advised local use. Over 50 children in Managua were reported stricken. Moscow Radio said the USSR protested Italian use of ports and airfields in Lebanon transit.

Managua Nicaragua UPI Ministry of Education U. S Air Force Panama Army Harold BR. Lynch London Moscow Soviet Union Italy Lebanon Rome

Haiti Leader Accuses U S of Exile Plotters in New York

Haiti President Francois Duvalier accused the United States of harboring Haitian exiles plotting against his government. He demanded extradition from New York of ex-president Paul Magloire and ex-Sen. Louis Dejolye. Duvalier won assembly approval to rule by decree for six months to shield the Caribbean nation from plotters.

Port AU Prince Malti Francois Duvalier United States U. S Haiti New York Paul E. Magloire Louis Dejoi Duvalier National Assembly

Police Chief Attitude Examined Amid City Debates

City officials and lawyers debate police conduct in nighttime arrests for minor traffic violations. A council inquiry examines claims that a Negro physician’s wife suffered a heart attack during custody, prompted by a protest letter from a civil rights group.

Long Beach Jment Police Department Ras Tet Independent National Assn Raymond C. Kenley

Inquest Fails to Blame Police Officer in LA

A Los Angeles coroner jury failed to unanimously assign criminal responsibility to Officer Nick Brussa for the death of Edward Washington Jr. The verdict split with seven saying Brussa was not criminally responsible and four deeming the death accidental but relating to Brussa’s conduct. Washington died July 14 from complications after a June 21 incident, with testimony detailing a tense arrest near Slauson Avenue as officers responded to a riot call.

Negro Los Angeles DNL Nick Brussa Edward Washington Jr Halldale A Brussa Dep. Dist Don Avery Atty George Taylor Washington General Hospital Broadway Slauson Avenue Beverly Hi Alese

Bender to Address Senior Citizens Rally

Charles Bender of the California Institute at Social Welfare will address a senior citizens rally at 1 30 pm Monday at Machinists Hall 728 Elm St. George McLain head of the aged folks lobby in Washington DC will also speak.

Charles Bender California Institute Social Welfare Machinists Hall Elm St George Mmclain Yald Folks Lobby Washington, D.C

Art Roy 7th and Obispo Garage Open for Repairs

Local shop at 7th and Obispo expands operations offering a full range of auto repairs. Customers can save on services with a new pricing emphasis and promotional deals.

Obispoom Tampa

Bombing in Beirut Kills Two

A dynamite blast gutted offices of the right wing anti Nasser Peoples Party in Beirut injuring 15 and killing two as U S troops arrive by sea transport Upshur. The explosion amid leaflets warned Americans to go home and followed regional turmoil spurred by the Iraq revolution and new Mideast crisis.

Beirut Lebanon UPI Ast Sebelmeld Basia Moslem Lgadur Sacb Sa Jam anti-Nasser Peoples Party PPS Camille N. Charnoun Fuad Chehab Subiriet Charnoun Iraq Mideast Upshur

Honolulu Witnesses A-Bomb Test Shock Across Islands

Eyewitnesses from Honolulu describe a vivid nuclear test flash and its effects. Mrs Mink plans an official protest over secrecy and warning failures while others report intense brightness and a mushroom cloud visible from Waikiki. A Memphis observer and an airline pilot recount startled reactions and unusual colors in the night sky.

Hawaii Tam Mink Christmas, Island Charles Dougherty Memphis Tenn Waikiki John Urner Honolulu

State College Summer School Closes Amid 5200 Examinations

The six week summer session at State College ended Friday with 5,200 students taking final exams. Dean J Wesley Bratton predicted 2,000 students will enroll for the final summer term. Registration is allowed from 8 am to 4 pm on weekdays and Tuesday.

Long Beach State College J. Wesley Bratton Sision

Chrysler Buys Simca in U.S. market move

Detroit based Chrysler Corp expands in small foreign car sector by acquiring Ford's stake in Simca, a French compact car. The action places Chrysler alongside GM and Ford in competing for overseas autos in the United States. Classified ads offer fast swap services via HE 2-5959.

Chrysler Simca Detroit Chrysler, Corp General Motors Ford United States

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