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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1957

Page

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Hurricane Nina Pummels Kauai Near Oahu Coast

Storm Nina lashed Kauai with gale force winds of up to 100 mph and heavy rains forcing evacuations and flood fears. An Oahu lineman died repairing a damaged power line as the hurricane tracked northeast across the Hawaiian chain, with warnings spreading to Hawaii and other islands.

Lihue Kauai Nina Mawaii Honolulu Ote Weather Bureau Kilauea Hanae Pepe Oahu Hawaii Offrohax Kaual

Eisenhower to preside at cabinet meeting in week

President Eisenhower plans to attend a cabinet session after his weekend at his farm. White House officials say he remains under care but is improving daily, with Vice President Nixon poised to preside if he cannot attend, as budget and legislative proposals are reviewed ahead of Tuesday talks.

Ea de 'Hagerty Eisenhower Toral White House Howard Snyder Richard M. Nixon Hagerty

Russians dispute claim of Sputnik rocket’s demise

Cambridge Massachusetts Sunday reports British and American scientists agreeing the Sputnik rocket likely died as it neared its 879th orbit while Moscow radio insists it remained aloft on its 886th pass. Dr Fred Whipple cites a shrinking orbit as evidence of atmospheric decay. Professor Lovell notes no sighting on seven passages, while Moscow maintains continued circulation.

Cambridge Mass Russia Fred L. Whipple Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Alfred Lovell Jof

Stevenson says NATO adviser role may end this week

Adlai E Stevenson indicated on Sunday night that his role as Democratic adviser to the Eisenhower administration could end within a week. He planned no trip to Paris for a NATO meeting and said his work would be over if Dulles has the secretary’s views by then. He avoided discussions of attending Paris and suggested no definite plans for recuperation after a mild stroke.

Washington Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Toj Paris NATO New York City State Dulles Dulles Eisan White House Hower

MacDonald undergoes emergency appendectomy in Washington

Actress Jeannette MacDonald was admitted to Georgetown University Hospital for an emergency appendectomy early Sunday. Her condition was described as satisfactory. She was in Washington to attend the opening of a play in which her husband, Gene Raymond, is appearing.

Washington Teannette MacDonald Georgetown’ University Hospital Miss MacDonald Gene Raymond

L A C SAYS An Overall Plan Delayed LBOD Water Injection

The City Council delayed approval of the Long Beach Oil Development Company water injection plan citing engineers and experts. The LBOD plan would inject 180000 barrels per day in the waterfront bar bor field section, raising pressure concerns without broader field balance.

Long Beach Oil Development Company LBOD Bar~ Bor LROD

Time to hike WM Won't Carry On

A fragmented diary style note contrasts WM and Mrs WM on walking and hiking. WM argues walking keeps you healthy for a single waiting moment, while Mrs WM defends a hardier hike amid a 26 mile mountain trek and carrying her home.

Intercity Coaches Halted by Walkout

A 1200 striking Metropolitan Coach Lines workers walkout shut down all public transport from Long Beach to Los Angeles and other cities, halting Red Car lines and affecting over 250,000 commuters across Los Angeles Orange Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Greyhound and other bus services are barred from routes in affected areas. Long Beach Motor Bus Co. remains unaffected. Harry Malcom, a Federal official, commented.

Metropolitan Coach Lines Long Beach Los Angeles Santa Ana Riverside Pomona San Bernardino Wilmington San Pedro Greyhound Bus Lines Greyhound Orange San’ Bernardino Asbury Rapid Transit Metropolittan Long Beach Motor Bus Co Harry Malcom

Sheik Proposes Eleanor Roosevelt as Wife to 40th Bride

James Roosevelt recounted a Thai California congressman's tale of an Arab sheik seeking Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt as his 40th wife. Roosevelt joked he would meet if Israel banned polygamy, recalling the Mideast tour and officials relaying the proposal six weeks prior.

Springfield Mass James Roosevelt Eleanor Roosevelt California Israel Roosevelt

Boat Aflame Near Magnolia Pier Injures Three

Gasoline spilled in a small boat led to an explosion off Magnolia Pier on Sunday night. Owner Keyser, 33, of Fullerton, and two passengers Leon Hyde, 20, and Betty Hyde, 16, jumped into the water and were rescued. all sustained burns and were treated at the scene.

Rowland O. Keyser Fullerton Keyser Navy Uss Manatee Magnolia Pier Tae Puiy Wil Keyser David NY. Lemone U.S.S. Menatee Targe Lemons Tessa Stack Kennedy Seajapely Scotland Long Beach

Runaway Heiress Tessa Kennedy Found in Scotland

Police in Edinburgh detained 19 year old Tessa Kennedy and Dominic Elwes 26 after a London court injunction blocked their marriage. The couple, hoping to wed in Scotland, were questioned as authorities clarified the English order is not legal there. The two claimed they were deeply in love and adult enough to choose their own fate.

Edinburgh Scotland Tessa Kennedy Dominic Elwes London Kennedy Daska McLean Geoffrey Kennedy Thessa Anity Kearsley

Indonesian government orders 24 hour Dutch workers strike

The Indonesian government ordered a 24 hour strike by Indonesians employed by Dutch enterprises in the country. It also banned Dutch publications.

Jakarta Indonesia

Teener Gang Wrecks Home in Van Nuys

More than a dozen teenage boys terrorized a family of four in a Sunday apartment break in Van Nuys. Two intruders forced entry into Mr and Mrs Henry Genthner s residence and fought with neighbors as about 15 other juveniles watched. The couple fled with their two children ages 2 and 6 to a neighbor s house while the youths wrecked the living room tearing tables chairs a television and other furniture.

van Nuys Henry Genthner

Rescue Vessels Reach Iceberg Hit British Ship

In bitter Antarctic weather rescue ships reach the icebound British exploration vessel with reports of an infant kidnapped and in danger. Ohio patrolmen race to act as time runs out amid harsh conditions.

Ohio

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