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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1957

Page

2

Wilson to resign as Defense Secretary after six weeks

Reporters lose a key public official as Defense Secretary Charles Wilson prepares to step down in about six weeks. Wilson, known as Charley the Bird Dog for his blunt candor, has kept Washington in the public eye with outspoken remarks. The piece notes his impact on the journalistic and political landscape and mentions other international and political curiosities.

Harry Truman Defense Charles Wilson Wilson Bludpe Charley Bish Echelons Washington Athe Press Ins Greenuire

Public Necking Denial Shapes Trial Testimony

Witness Crowley calls first defense back while Paul Gregory testifies that a Confidential article about Maureen O Hara and others was never published due to payment issues. The trial features staged theater scenes and a magician convention selling tricks at auction in Italy.

Crowley ATE AD Gregory Fle Wil Crowley Robert Mitchum Charles Laughton EE Lanchester Laughton Miss Dee Smith Miss O'Hara Maureen O'Hara Craig Santa Marghita Lily Ric Lovella M. ‘Hudson Jade Love Ritzis Tnva Craig Sudge Walser Mordautt-Smith Robert Harrison Harrison

Scandal Data Breach Linked to Confidential Magazine Raid

London police probe a break in at Confidentials British office with files on scandal stories about celebrities. Publicist Burnett reported a four-drawer cabinet opened to reveal affidavits used for Confidential stories. Trial coverage centers on Gregory and Mordaunt-Smith as testimonies unfold, with court scenes and defense questions dominating.

Crate London Michael Cgd Mordaunt-Smith Confi Dential Magazine Craig Tendon Scandal Magazine O'Hara Thelma Collins Grauman Mario Cianga Tres Acrayos Argentina Miss O'Hara Lazarus Fedro Fernandez London 11 Palice Chris Barnett Max Grolnick Transatlantic Michael Mordaunt-Smith Confidential Los Angeles Burnett

Weather tides and times for today and Sunday

High tide today 4.7 feet at 2 16 p m, low tides 22 feet at 7 12 a m and 117 feet at 5338 3 ti. High tides Sunday 29 feet at 3508 a m and 4.8 feet at 3525, low tides 2.0 feet at B 0 lay am and LS feet at ti Sunrise 6 16, sunset 7 38.

Independent daily rates and filing details

Published daily at Sixth St and Fife Ave Long Beach California. Entered as second class matter Mar 27 1943. Adjudicated by Superior Court Los Angeles County Oct 6 1991 Decree No G-10280.

Sixth St Fife Ave Long Beach Superior Court Los Angeles County

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