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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1957

Page

4

Plumbers Union and Employers Hold Tentative Accord Breakoff

Plumbers and union reps tentatively agreed to extend talks while the 39 day strike continues. Employers and union withdrew offers as negotiations resume with 8,000 plumbers affected and a possible 75 cent wage raise discussed. A federal conciliator was to meet today at 10 am in Lafayette Hotel amid broader labor talks.

Eh Pepe Sonce Todd Cigyuard Tepre- Assa Industrial Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers of America Lafayette Hotel Santa Ane

Police Kill Gun Crazy Forger at Indiana Hotel

Police killed a gun wielding forger, known as Sparks, at the Sheraton Lincoln Hotel in Indianapolis after a dramatic standoff. Two women traveling with him were detained. one identified as Maude Loretta Booth and the other as Dorothy Norris. The siege ended when officers used tear gas and Sparks fired, wounding a guard before he was shot.

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Hunt for Woman 88 on Pike's Peak Continues

Colorado Springs search for 88 year old Mrs Inestine Roberts who vanished while hiking Pikes Peak. More than 160 volunteers scoured the upper slopes as Civil Air Patrol planes and a tracking dog joined the effort. Sheriff Fat Sullivan warned of possible deep chasms or wildlife hazards on the 14100 foot peak.

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Beaten by Thugs in Oakland robbery attempt

24 year old service station attendant Manson told police he was beaten and kicked into unconsciousness early Thursday by three men who tried to rob him outside the Oakland station.

Oakland Dewit Manson

House Members Think Knowland Likely California Governor Candidate

California House members after a delegation breakfast with Senator Knowland reported they were left with the impression he would run for governor, though no firm announcement was made. One member noted Knowland said he was seriously considering it but did not confirm. aides suggested comment later. Indigestion Cure in Lisbon: circus sword swallower Jose Rodriguez Guerra recovered after surgery, removing 26 coins and a nine dollar and fifty cent escudo pension.

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Student Led Out of Canyon in Wyoming Recovery

A junior geology student from Iowa State University, Kim Wilson of Ames, was rescued after spending the night lost in a canyon in the Big Horn Mountains near Greybull Wyoming. Wilson sustained a twisted ankle bruises and exposure but was reported back to health by Dr Thalmer Roy leader of a geology summer camp group surveying the area.

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