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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1957
Page
2
Wilma Sheffield, 42, chased and rammed her estranged husband Robert, 42, through Los Angeles streets after their divorce. She pursued him with a 2x4, police intervened, and she was jailed. Also noted are a laundromat theft and a Texas toddler under a car incident with minor injuries.
Iowa health officials announced flu vaccination clinics in Des Moines with dates and locations to curb the seasonal influenza. Health workers urge eligible residents to get immunized ahead of peak months.
The report lists high and low temperatures for cities including Long Beach New York Los Angeles Oklahoma City Las Vegas Omaha Boston Phoenix Chicago Portland Cleveland St Louis Denver Paul Des Moines Salt Lake Detroit San Francisco New Orleans Washington Miami and Fairbanks Seattle with daily figures. It notes current tides and sunrise sunset times, plus a public notice of publication details and mailing options.
A 20 year old waitress at the Lafayette Hotel was critically injured when a car struck her at American Ave and 1st St. Witnesses said she was in a crosswalk. The vehicle operated by Chellie G. Wiles, 20, dragged her 25 feet and ran over her leg before stopping. She was taken to Seaside Hospital with head and leg injuries.
A leading businessman touts the Zenith Diplomat as the best in quality and performance for hard of hearing users. He notes it is light, fuel powered, small, and inconspicuous, with a snug fit and no dangling cords, enabling easy, clear hearing anywhere.
Atomic Energy Commission wires off gates at Nevada test range as 30 protesters dubbed atom-lopers plan a dawn gathering near the main gate. Security forces including FBI agents and military intelligence will bolster guards while a 24 hour delay is announced for two planned shots due to high altitude winds. Lawrence Seots of Chicago vows civil disobedience calling it a prayerful protest against nuclear testing.
Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson said there is no difference with the President on budget reform while congressional testimony sparked a clash over how funds for federal agencies should be allocated. The Hoover Commission plan awaits House action after Senate approval.
Authorities warned that speeders and light jumpers risk catching the Rader watcher. The public was alerted that enforcement is active and vigilance remains high to deter risky driving behavior.
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