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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1957

Page

2

Mayors and mischief top lighthearted roundups

The column mocks civic pomp and petty errors from Gibson Georgia mayoral woes to Kentville Nova Scotia’s cow milking mayor, Ludington Michigan’s six mile per hour speeds, a New York postal worker mix up, a crane accident in Florida, Elvis fan zealots riding to Spokane, and boisterous youth schemes for tickets with barter carrots and marbles.

Dept Gladys M. Porter Kentville Nova Scotia Annapolis Valley Ludington Mich New York City Frank Scherzi Frank Frank. He'd Plumb Forgotten He Had Left His Own Car At Post Office U. S

Belgrade Weather Notes Tides and Temperatures Reported

Weather report from Belgrade Yugoslavia notes low temperatures and coastal tides. It cites US Weather Bureau data and mentions Brazil’s socialist plans and worker management proposals as discussed by panelist Borba. Tides: high around 5.9 feet, low around 4 feet with times listed for today and Wednesday. Sunrise 6:32.

United States Weather Bureau Belgrade Yugoslavia Hi. Bet . H.u Des Moines St. Paul Detroit Salt Lake Fairbanks San Francisco Miami Seattle New Orleana New York Washington Borba Indus

Confiscation Decree Over Property In California

Independent notice from 1941 announces confiscation of property acquired improperly during French rule. Court order issued by Los Angeles County Superior Decree G-10280 allows seizure of assets. Published with details of location Tunisian Sixth Street and Pine Avenue in Long Beach California.

Tunis Pine Ave Long Beach Calif Ana Cong Beach Oct Pecree

Syria welcomes U S expert for fact finding visit

Damascus foreign minister Sarah Bitar said the United States deputy under secretary of state Lou Henderson is welcome to come to Syria to learn facts about the Arab national liberation policy and stressed Syria's doors are open to any sincere fact finding visitor. He noted no formal invitation would be issued due to past attempts with James P Richards not yielding results.

Damascus Syria Sarah Bitar Lou Henderson Bitar U.S Middle Henderson Eisenhower James P. Richards Middleast

Charge Girard Fired at Woman in Japanese Court

William Girard an Army Specialist 3/C faced charges in a Japanese court for allegedly luring and shooting Mrs. Nalen Sakai at a U S Army firing range, with prosecutors seeking a 2 to 15 year sentence if convicted. Observers praised court proceedings and defense tactics amid a broader regional political backdrop involving Syria and Western alliances.

Henderson Washington Syria Turkey Yuza Hayashi Shukei Ku Ajrule Egypt Ottawa Jean Japan United States Alvin Owsley American Legion Girard Bitar East Bizry Flo Leaistaff Wasj William S. Girard Charles L. Decker U. S. Army Gamp

Death Case Fagin Gets 7 Years in Santa Ana

Floyd Jackson Hudson 52 was sentenced to 714 years in prison for a burglary attempt in which his 15 year old nephew Andrew Eeord IIT was slain. Judge Robert Gardner denied a writ of habeas corpus after earlier court actions. Hudson had 27 years in prison for robbery and burglary. The case involved alleged instruction of Beoth in burglary and a fatal shooting at a cafe roof scene. The prosecution suggested plans to prove a game with American soldiers near Camp Weir.

Santa Ana Floyd Jackson Hudson Andrew Jackson Eeord Iit Robert Gardner Hudson Beoth Young Eeord Ray B. Sandoval Eeord

Lakewood Council Faces Subdivision Threat to Runway

Pressure mounts as Lakewood City Council weighs approving a south Lakewood industrial subdivision that could cut activity on a new 10,008 foot runway aiding the Douglas DC3 plant. Supporters say growth, opponents warn it endangers airport jobs and long term airport operation. The outcome hinges on council action under local taxpayer stakes.

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