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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1957

Page

16

Border Patrol Rifle Match Trips Scrutiny Report

A government review reveals Border Patrol agents conducted rifle and pistol match trips funded by Immigration and Naturalization Service funds. National Security Council ordered secrecy and officials criticized for using taxpayer money on sporting events. Congress sought access while warning the material included information vital to national defense.

Washington Lith Office Department National Security Council Patral Suda Border Patrol Immigration and Naturalization Service Joseph Campbell J. M. Swing Borden Swing Moss

Uruguays National Anniversary Greetings from Eisenhower

President Eisenhower sent best wishes to Uruguay on its national anniversary. In a message to Dr. Arturo Loxena of the National Council of Government he conveyed felicidades and good will to Uruguay’s leaders and people.

Washington Eisenhower Uruguay Arturo Loxena Uruguaysa National Council of Government R Publi

Soviet unveils new Zil limousine with American influence

MOSCOW authorities reveal a two ton Zil limousine with a wraparound windshield eight cylinder engine and 110 mph top speed. The new model aims to update the old official-use car, costing 70 000 rubles about 18500 at official exchange.

Moscow kHl Detroit Moskovsti Komsomojetes Likhachev

Water Taxi Operator Dies at Sea Near San Pedro

The water taxi operator Vivail Wickiter, 56, of Signal Hill died after a head attack while cruising the outer harbor Sunday. No passengers were aboard. The Coast Guard towed the vessel after he cut power and drifted. Wickiter was pronounced dead on arrival at shore.

San Pedro

VEW Demands Separate Pension for War I Vets

Veterans of Foreign Wars leaders press for a separate pension plan for World War I veterans as 10 600 posts attend a five day encampment in Miami Beach. Omar B. Ketchum says oldsters are neglected while big taxpayers and chambers oppose pensions. He cites Rep Wayne Aspinall bill and criticizes press and public opinion on wartime benefits.

Miami Beach Fla.l Veterans Foreign Wars Omar B. Ketchum VFW Adra Arleigh A. Burke Chiefs of Naval Operations William Girard Ketchum Vews National Association A? Manufacturers U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wayne Aspinall D-Cole Congress National Economy League

Italian poet Ite Saba dies at 74 in Gorizia

In Gorizia Italy the famed poet and writer Ite Saba died Sunday at age 74 from heart attacks. He was a longtime Italian literary figure and port city resident.

Gorizia Ite Saba

Visit the Perfect South Sea Island

A September Reader's Digest feature invites readers to a tiny Pacific atoll paradise, where palm fringed lagoons and surf meet, as Navy men discover a dreamlike escape. The issue promises 89 condensed articles from magazines and books, designed to save readers time.

Pacific

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