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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1957

Page

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Daredevil Rescues Climber as Blizzard Hides Fate

In Grinde lwald Switzerland a daring alpinist hauled a trapped climber to safety on Mount Eiger while a blizzard obscured the fates of three others remaining on the North Face. German Alfred Heilpart saved Italian Claudio Cordi after battling wind and cold. rescue crews eventually hauled them up in 66 minutes.

Grindelwald Switzerland SRA Daredevil Alpinat Pickaback Mount Eige Alfred, Heilpart Claudio Cordi Cordis Rome Bslpart Groulp Hellpart Eiger

Guiana Votes Today in Polls Under Security Mobilization

The British Guiana police force of 2,500 has been mobilized to prevent violence during today's elections. Security will guard 1,500 polling stations as the vote aims to determine if Communism gains a foothold in the region.

Georgetown British Guiana America

Puff or Cool Non Smoking WM Says No

A garbled Morning text references clouds and sun with hints of winter imagery. It notes WM and another person unable to help, suggesting a desire to assist but an inability to do so.

Cyprus Partition Debate Breaks Over Turkish and Greek Interests

Representatives in Nicosia met to discuss Cyprus amid long standing tensions. They considered partition as a possible solution but also sought a unified stance, with Greeks and Turks debating the best path forward for the island's future.

Nicosia Cyprus Suny

Nixon Eyes California Duel for 1960 GOP Nomination

President Nixon signals active backing for the strongest Republican governor candidate in California next year as Sen. Knowland plans a bid for the governorship. Nixon hopes to shape the 1960 field by bolstering Knowland with GOP support while wary advisers urge restraint. Continued on Page A-5, Col. 4.

Washington Nixon California Sen Knowland GOP Sey Goodwin J Knight Congress Sen. Kuchel Cal Ifornia Callesgue Suchel Snowland Lenge

Dailey Subpoenas and Big Pines Fire Battle

In Hollywood Dailey evaded a defense subpoena amid a celebrity manhunt in a Confidential magazine case. Firefighters battled a blaze in Big Pines circling 300 acres, aided by air patrols and helicopters, forcing camp evacuations and destroying six cabins.

Bqllywood Dan Dailey Confidential Magazine Fred Crash Norman Placey Dailey Tommy Sands Peggy King Otash Piacey Jackson Lake Palmdele-Big Pines Highway

How to Be a Capitalist in a Socialist System

A local real estate man returning from Australia describes socialist elements there with a cab driver story. The driver notes the government helps buy homes with two thirds financed and a one third down payment saved by the buyer. The example is used to critique socialism under FHA financing.

Australia Recttor FHA

Man kills family with dynamite after wife sentence

In Yreka California a man blew up a house killing his wife Wilbur Smith his son Ted 16 his daughter-in-law Charlotte Sturges 20 and her husband Doug Sturges 25. One body blown to bits. victims found in a driveway near their rented quarters. Undersheriff Banich called it murder and death by own action. Dynamite caps were found in the suspect's car.

Yreka Calif Sheriff’s Office Wilbur Smith Ted Charlotte Sturges Doug Sturges Clara Smith George Banich Smith Banich Clara Charlotte Sturges Usmith

Motorcyclist's Painful Crash Attributed To Boys

A New Zealand motorcyclist suffered severe leg lacerations after he reportedly swerved to avoid two boys riding bicycles. Informants say the rider, James Max Nelson of Artesia, was treated at Bixby Knolls Hospitals. The incident occurred near Long Beach Boulevard amid political turmoil as Holyoake faces retirement rumors.

Wellington New Zealand Sid Los Angeles Channey Holland Long Beach Blvd James Max Nelson Keith Maidstone Artesia Holyoake Perime Bixby Knolls Agrifor Vatticia Charlotte Nelson Elecp Dilees Jian

Defense Chief Restores 25 Percent Air Force Funds

Washington AP reports Defense Secretary Charles E. Wilson reversed himself to restore 25 of the 800 million dollar cut in Air Force spending. The move raises the current fiscal year Air Force budget to about 17.9 billion, with most funds slated for missiles and weapons.

Washington Charles, E. Wilson Department Wilson Army Air Force James H. Douglas Douglas

Jory’s Father Dies In Salem At 84

Anson Jory, 84, father of television and movie actor Victor Mary, died in Salem Sunday after a cancer illness. His son visited last May when the elder Jory became seriously ill.

Salem Ore rFawin Anson Jory Victor Mary Jory

Blaze Hits U S Liner in Japan Harbor

A fire aboard the 15437-ton American President Liner President Cleveland in Tokyo Bay damaged three first class staterooms but caused no injuries. Fire started around 5 40 am and was extinguished two hours later as passengers disembarked safely. cause under investigation.

Yorkohama Japan President Cleveland Tokyo Bay United States Hawaii

Veterans Families Perish In Canada Plane Crash

A chartered DC4 carrying Canadian veterans and families home from Britain crashed near Issoudun Quebec killing all 70 aboard. The disaster, the worst in Canadian aviation, involved 33 men 41 women and 5 children. Passengers listed by authorities largely hailed from Ontario.

Montreal British Isles Quebec Maritime Central Airways Canada Toronto Imperial Veterans Division Canadian Legion Ontario Post House Travel Bureau London Issoudun Trenton Ont

Gardena area killings deepen Southland massacre

The Southland's high way Massacre continues with three more persons killed near Gardena Sunday in a crash. Boston is described as an unhappy town due to lack of newspaper coverage, with related notes on pages A-3 and B-6.

Southland Gardena Boston

Film Moguls Help Bust Bank at Cannes Casino Scandal

Reported in Cannes of a high stakes baccarat bank bust at the Palm Beach Casino with Warner Zanuck and Barnet among top winners. Warner allegedly netted 40 million francs while Zanuck and Barnet each won about 20 million. A Brazilian coffee planter and Greek banker Samy Henoune are named in informal casino circles as major participants. The casino reportedly closed the high limit game after a major loss.

Cannes Franceu Bobby Barnet Marvin Palm Beach Jon Monte Carlo Warner Zanuck Ducers Jack Warner Darrylia Zanuck New York Baccarat Samy Henoune Barnet Brazil

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