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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1957

Page

2

Unusual Christmas Mischief and Do It Yourself Party Kits

At Johnson City Tennessee Lawrence Coleman 53 wakes with injury after his nephew Arthur 4 asking why he won’t wake up. In Knoxville Chuckie Towers demands a specific Christmas wish. Mike Todd plans a home party kit for Around the World in 80 Days with ham caviar champagne plum pudding and a hammer for a playful jab. A cryptic anonymous Christmas donation arrives in Oklahoma City baskets fund with no sign.

Arthur Coleman Lawrence Arthur Tellhaksee Knoxville Santa Claus Chuckie Towers Mike Todd Hollywood Carthey Circle Theater Glitterville Mike Rose Bowl Madison Square Garden

Robbery at Bellflower Market Stings Manager

John Miler, 45, manager of Bellflower Market on East Campton Avenue was robbed of 391 dollars by two middle aged men late Sunday night. Miller said the pair entered the back office, forced him to open his wallet, and demanded the money and the hi fi set. He was counted at the scene after the holdup.

Thomasj Miler John E. Campton Miller Clarks Market Ave

NATO to Base 6 to 10 Missile Squadrons in NATO

General Norstad says 6 to 10 squadrons of 15 missiles each will be placed in NATO countries with bases ready in 12 to 18 months. Costs run 30 to 40 million dollars per squadron. The plan, part of a stepwise defense buildup, relies on limited national deployment and broad alliance support.

New York Lauris Norstad Allied Forces Europe NATO Norstad Palais de Chaillot Paris United States NSOMO Tam

Weather tides and near term forecasts and NATO remarks

The report lists high and low temperatures across multiple cities and notes tides for today and tomorrow. It also quotes Norstad on NATO unity, missile deterrence, and the link between disarmament talks and European defense buildup. He warns that renewed talks and defenses can reflect strength, not weakness, and stresses risk of retaliation in a broader war scenario.

Independent Pubiian ad Cally except Sunday in Long Beach California

An independent publication ad shows delivery terms and filing details including placement on Sixth Street and Pine Avenue Long Beach California. Entry recorded as second class matter March 27 1943 with adjudication by Los Angeles County Superior Court on October 6 7941.

Independent Pubiian Pine Ave Long Beach 2 Calif Superior Court Los Angeles County

Soviet device to diagnose heart disease and predict weather

Academician Boris Gnedenko said a new Soviet electronic calculator being built for a Ukrainian scientific center could diagnose heart ailments and predict weather months in advance. He suggested applications in calculations for sputniks and future spacecraft.

Moscow Boris Gnedenko Gnedenko Mathematics ‘Institute of Ukraine Ogonyel

Union Membership in California Rises Three Percent

Union membership in California grew three percent from mid 1956 to mid 1957. Ernest B Webb California director for industrial relations said Sunday in San Francisco.

San Francisco California Ernest, B. Webb Indusstrial Relations

Long Beach City Policy Aims Savings Via Jobs Freeze

The mayor orders a city jobs freeze in Los Angeles style, trimming the total workforce as retirees leave. No one is discharged, but hundreds will vacate over the year, reducing expenses while safeguarding against broad layoffs. The policy could be adopted by the Long Beach Council and manager for real savings.

Los Angeles Paulson L.a -City Trais A Long Beach

Sputnik Fashion Tie Sparks Cold War Style

Berlin fashion houses unveil a red and blue Sputnik tie for men featuring two Russian satellites whirling amid star motifs. The design signals aesthetic ties to space and Soviet science during the era.

Berlin Germany

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