Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Independent in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 6 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1957

Page

25

British Atom Secret Revealed Sparks Cold War Debate

The News Chronicle reports Britain has scientists working on civilian nuclear uses and hints at hydrogen explosion research. It claims a tripartite agreement with the United States and Canada delays any public disclosure, while suggesting Britain may lead in peaceful H-bomb potential, with mixed reactions from officials and the public.

London Iberal News Chronicle Britain Nevwssclt Chronicle Milan Aywunicett United States Russia

School Bus Inspection Law Pushed

In San Francisco an Assembly subcommittee heard support for state legislation requiring regular inspections of private and parochial school buses and public carriers. Father James J. Nevin cited a September crash investigation showing a brake hose broken, noting a rented bus was not properly classified for inspection. Subcommittee chair Edward Gaffney said he will propose remedial legislation next session.

San Francisco Assembly Zelergymen James J. Nevin All Saints Church Los Angeles Ator Nevin Icard MM. Gaffney Uce

Two Convicts Fight in San Quentin Barracks

In San Quentin Tuesday two inmates fought using a silver coin and a broken bottle, wounding one man who required fifty stitches. Prison officials report Charles Ker Wit, 22, held for armed robbery in Los Angeles, and James L Kennedy, 22, from Orange County. Ker, with minor injuries, could face a potential death sentence under the capital punishment law for lifer attacks.

Isan Quentin Sah Quentin Ballied Pattlers Charles Ker“Wit Los Angeles James L. Kennedy Orange County Kerwin

Theft Suspects Turned Over to Compton Police

The Beckham brothers, 18 and 20, were turned over to Compton police after police said they were involved in armed robbery. Jack Beckham admitted forging about 1,000 in stolen checks and carrying narcotics. A teenage companion and another girl were linked to related robberies in several cities and were placed in juvenile facilities or transferred while legal action proceeded.

Beckham Brothers Tery C. A Compton Police Wiggins Jack Beckham James Beach Huntington Park Phoenix Yakima Wash Los Angeles Lanpy

Woman Run Over by Greyhound Racetrack Incident

London police report Jean Powers hospitalized Tuesday with suspected fracture and internal injuries after being struck by a greyhound following a race. The incident involved alleged burglary and grand theft auto offenders who claimed stolen money was spent on cars and clothing.

London Jean Powers Miss Powers

Greek General Zervas Dies at 67 in Hospital

Napoleon Zervas, 67, retired general and former minister, who organized and led resistance forces during World War II Nazi occupation of Greece, died Tuesday in a hospital after a blood ailment. He had served as a government minister and led national anti occupation forces.

Athens Greece Poleon Zervas Zervas Ton

Also Mentioned on This Page

America Canada Fell Macmillan En Sane Cup Eal Ieee Gog Gries B. Ae Siece Caboose Asevoi Pluto & Bambi Rockers Compro Belle Zippy the Chimp Cleo the Dog Smokie Beer Duchess the Collie Cindy Daisy Makit Srisikt 2 Dis Georyear Service Cavite Ally Cain Use & Ardor Moxtey Long Beach American Ave Bob Crosby Bobcats Freddy Martin rTaru Abu E. Anaheim Torrance Blvd Bellflower Blvd
Search Courier

Search the Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication