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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1958

Page

3

Reds Shell Quemoy as MIGs Hover Over Formosa Strait

Communist artillery pounded the Quemoy island complex with dozens of shells while Soviet-built MIG-17 jets flew over the Formosa strait triggering eight air alerts. Nationalist officials warned of potential invasion as three waves of MIGs were sighted north toward the Matsu chain.

Taipei Formosa UPI Quemoy Island Formosa Strait Amoya Quemoy Tatan Erhtan Little Que-moy Nationalist Defense Ministry Matsu Mainland Formose

Eisenhower and Queen Exchange Greetings on Cable Anniversary

The White House said President Eisenhower and Queen Elizabeth II exchanged personal greetings last Friday marking the 100th anniversary of the first trans Atlantic cable. Similar messages were sent August 16, 1858 by President Buchanan and Queen Victoria.

Washington UPI Eisenhower Queen Elizabeth II White House James Buchanan Queen Victoria

Burns girl left with $699 after creditor claims

In Los Angeles creditors claim $11,000 against Barbara Ann Burns, daughter of the late comedian Bob Burns. Judge Daniels ordered Bank of America guardians to liquidate bonds in her name and pay guardians and attorneys fees. Miss Burns, free on bond pending appeal, has $5,028.29 remaining in her estate. Roy Howard, her guardian, received $1,800 plus $500 reimbursed. his attorney got $1,500 plus $350 advanced.

Los Angeles CNL Thej Barbara Ann Bank of America Miss Burns Ovo Daniels Roy Howard Howard Harry E. Weiss Bre the .Bank

Timor Splits French Trawler in Half Off Breton Coast

The 7,650-ton Portuese ship Timor reported radioing that it cut the French trawler Agneau Pascal in half about 50 miles off the Breton coast. It said it rescued all but one crew member.

Brest France UPI Timor Agneau Pascal Breton

Russ Plan A Arsenal for China

New York Times reports the Soviet Union may supply atomic weapons and ballistic missiles to China, plus economic aid, and help launch a satellite and build four more reactors. The Warsaw-sourced dispatch links a Khrushchev Mao meeting in Peiping three weeks earlier and notes tacit Soviet approval for the disclosures.

New York Peiping Khrushchev Mao Tze-tung Warsaw The Times Russia China U. S Formosa

INO FERRY Boat Papers Get Away in Reserve

A Mississippi River ferryboat, 28 feet long and 12 feet wide, vanished from Reserve near New Orleans on Monday. Deputies and authorities including the U S Coast Guard and local police searched along the river bank but found no trace. A deputy speculated youths might be responsible, though the thief remains unidentified as rescue efforts continue.

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Yugos Ask U S Aid For Economic Help

Yugoslavia has appealed to the United States for 250 million dollars in economic aid to offset Russia's mounting economic squeeze against Marshal Tito's government.

Yugos U.S Wananiorest Yugorslavia United States Russia Marshal Tito

Kierdorf Passes Lie Detector Test in Arson Case

Herman Kierdorf the 68 year old ex convict and former Teamsters official surrendered after two weeks in hiding and passed a polygraph test at Latreille Cleaners Flint connection to a fatal arson that burned his nephew Frank Kierdorf. State Police Det Sgt Frank Barkman said the test showed no deception in three questions but would not declare full clearance.

Pontiac, Mich UPI Herman Kierdorf Flint Mich Frank Kierdorf Teamsters Latreille Cleaners Frank Barkman Barkman Therdorf

Senate Cites Union Chief and 12 for Contempt

Senate cites Maurice Hutcheson president of the Carpenters Union and 12 others for contempt of Congress after refusing to answer questions about union financial dealings. Accardo lieutenants Tony Accardo and Pete Licala are named. witnesses include Dan Lardino and John Lardino of Chicago area unions. Cases referred to Justice Department for prosecution following roll call approval.

Washington Jack Cerone Elmwood Senate Park, Til Chicago John L. McClellan Accardo Ross Pino jArk Carpenters Union Joseph Divarea Hutcheson Maurice Thelmittee Carpenters McClellan Tony’ Accardo Pete Licalolous

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