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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1957

Page

7

Russ Claims Successful Test of Intercontinental Missile

The Tass announcement described a new super long distance intercontinental multi stage ballistic rocket and claimed the probe demonstrated the ability to strike any part of the world. It charged the West with blocking disarmament talks in London and stressed a peace driven Soviet stance while criticizing Western efforts.

London Tass Prt Russia Eliret Sile Miami Beach Itt Stuart Symington D-Mo Moscow Symington Fisenhower

Russians claim new intercontinental missile shocks lawmakers

Senators and representatives reacted skeptically Monday to Moscow's claim of an advanced intercontinental ballistic missile. They urged caution citing lack of data on range and accuracy, while urging faster disarmament talks and criticizing funding for U S missile programs.

Missing Toddler Found Suffocated in School Locker

A 3-year-old boy disappeared from a Houston schoolyard Monday morning and was found suffocated in a locker inside the building Monday night. Police identified the boy as Steven Lloyd Gaspard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaspard. No marks on the body and an oxygen call was issued after the discovery. The child had been the target of a day-long search.

Houston Tex Steven Lloyd Gaspard Joseph Gaspard Louella Rose Steven

Kindness Repaid With $55 Theft

An elderly book store owner in Leach, California, reported a boy entered her shop to ask about a favor, then left with $55 cash from her purse. The theft occurred while she was away at the church playground for about 15 minutes. Police investigated after she searched the area for hours.

E. 7Th St Sarah WN. Austin Iain Gaspard St. Theresa's Church Glenn Steven

Age of open pursuit in September Digest excerpt

Reader's Digest advert describes a father's note on teens and dating. It promotes the September issue with a brief tease about 39 condensed articles. Local tone emphasizes "Girls don't chase boys" contrasted with modern teen tactics and bustle era language.

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