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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1957

Page

4

Wilson Tells His Defense

Detroit report of former defense secretary Wilson discussing defense spending and budget figures. He notes Congress cut proposed military outlays from 38.5 to 36 billion, predicts possible higher spending with president's request, and defends budget balancing with taxation. He warns secrecy limits early public details.

Detroit Eisenhower Wilson Defense Géllars Congress Wold Enugh Pentagon Charles E. Wile Wor Ihe Hungary United Egypt Press Israel Suez Canal

Ben-Gurion and Cabinet Quit Posts

Jerusalem Israel Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and his 16 member cabinet resigned Monday night in a dispute with leftist Labor ministers. The five party coalition in office since December 3 1983, resignation effective today, to be submitted to President Ben-Zvi. Ben-Gurion may form a new government excluding Abduth Avodah Labor Unity party members. A cabinet resolution cited Israel arms needs amid the dispute, with some accusing a plan to buy from West Germany, which denied plans to sell arms. The communique said Ben-Gurion could not ensure collective responsibility to protect the state’s international position and security.

Jerusalem UPI David Ben-Gurion Izhak Ben-Zvi Ben-Gurion Momber Abduth Avodah Labor Unity) Party Iohom Th Ae Israel Germany

Tuna Clipper Sinks Off Costa Rica. 14 Rescued

The tuna clipper Sandora sank after burning off Costa Rica on Sunday. All 14 crew members were rescued, as subfreezing temperatures and a cold front swept across the central states. Capt. Arnold Baptista reported the crew's safe pickup near Falls, Minnesota, while Chicago faced a light snow backstop amid icy conditions from Kansas to New York.

United Press O'Hare International Aiport Kansas Chercury Prom U.S Bureau Gulf Texas Okahoma Southeriia Costa Rica Arnold Baptista Iowa San Punta Arenas Costa Minot N.D Minneapolis Houghton Sault Rica Ste. Marie Mich Chicago Sundora Nebraska North Side Stier Kist Co Midway Minner Island

Demand for Large Scale Radiation Probe Highlighted

At the AAAS meeting in Indianapolis Dr. Austin M. Brues urged rapid, large scale studies to determine health effects of radiation. Rep. Hollifield and others pressed for laws giving states more power and funding for extensive experiments. Experts warned about X-rays, nuclear fallout, and the need for timely, accurate data to guide public health policy.

Indianapolis Ind Fleral Austin M. ‘Brues Argentie Bsational Laboratory AmericanAssociation For the Advancement of Science Siry National Science Isaac Atomic Energy Com Blues Price David E. Bruce The Pride U.S. Public Health Service Earth Thelbe Help Association Herbert E. Longnecker Chicago University of Ilinois Thomas J. Mills

New tablet promises fast relief for sinus congestion

A new tablet named Dristan Tablets is announced to drain clogged sinus cavities and relieve headaches and pressure quickly without discomfort. The medicine acts systemically, claims higher doctors’ usage, and is available without prescription at 98 cents per bottle of 24, with a full refund if not delivering relief.

New York Whitehall Pharmecal

Finn twins’ bid fails in auction for plane at court sale

A chaotic auction at Lockheed Air Terminal ends with Batchelor winning the plane for 38,247.39 after Finns Antoinette Francois bids against him and fails to meet the full payoff. Finns had appealed to stop bidding, but the sheriff’s sale awards Batchelor ownership as legal owner after years of dispute over the surplus transport plane.

Burbank Finn Twins George Batchelor Batchelor Lockheed Air Charles Finn Finn Sgt. McEvoy Francois U.S. Att v

Guy Gets 1 to 10 Years in Slaying

A Santa Monica case ends with Charles Lee Guy Jr. receiving from one to ten years for manslaughter after a motel room shooting that killed Roberts as he slept. The defendant, 19, was engaged to the victim’s mother Nina Miles, who testified for the state. He appealed for probation, citing a chance to reform.

Santa Monica Charles Lee Guy Guy Ffrom Roberts Nina J.miles Wiliam Miles Miles Charles L.” Guy ‘Jr Dunn N.C Allen T. Lynch Lynch

Gasoline spill prompts evacuation near Wilmington harbor

About fifty homes near Hoy 101 and Sanford faced temporary evacuation as thousands of gallons of high test gasoline leaked from an eight inch Shell Oil pipeline. Fire crews shut off all flames and pilots lights, evacuated residents, and pumped gas into tanks while a parallel ten inch line was installed. Cleanup lasted two hours from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Wilmington Hoy Sanford Ave Shell Oil, Co Dominguez

Long Beach Firms Face New Contractor Licenses

The Contractors State License Board said Monday it plans to issue contractor licenses to two Long Beach firms within 20 days if no protests are received. Samuel J Blackstone of Metropolitan Construction Co will receive a general building contractor license and David T Zwibel of West Coast Metalcrafts will receive an ornamental metals contractor license.

Long Beach Samuel J Blackstone Metropolitan Construction’ Co Santa Fe David T. Zwibel West Coast Metalcrafts Cherry Ave

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