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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1957
Page
2
Highs and lows reported for major cities including Detroit San Francisco Fairbanks and New Orleans. Tides today rise to 28 feet at 1116 and fall to 14 feet at 7146. Forecast notes several minor adjustments with scattered readings and times.
Sacramento reports the governor signed legislation authorizing mass polio inoculation funding. The measure allocates three million dollars for the program, with two million earmarked for mass inoculation efforts, chosen after the governor selected among bills in January by a coin toss. The act reflects state support for combating polio through vaccination campaigns and civic health initiatives.
Governor highlights Chamber of Commerce role in public health and civic issues as Long Beach, led by Assemblyman William Runtford and officials like Malcolm St. Merit, rallies to fund polio vaccination efforts. The Subsidence Committee also presses for industry cooperation with the Navy to attract conventions.
Four crewmen suffered burns after an electrical short circuit caused a blast in the USS McCain's engine room about 40 miles west of San Diego. Chief Boatswain’s Mate Ban Andrews, from San Diego, was praised for tearing away burning clothing as another sailor sprayed flames with carbon dioxide extinguishers. The vessel returned to port under its own power. cause under investigation. Serious injuries: Jacobus H. Huybers, 56, interior communications chief. James Turner, 27, electrician’s mate, first class. both from San Diego and Anderson, Ind. Minor burns: John A. Pakenham, 35, fire control technician from National City, California. Fred Ly Tall, 26, electrician’s mate from Brooklyn, New York.
An Air Force C17 cargo plane from the Alaska Command crashed on takeoff at Sparrvohn military post. Twelve aboard were not believed to be seriously hurt. The incident occurred shortly after liftoff from Elmedorf Air Force Base near Anchorage, about 1500 feet past the runway end.
The article notes agreement with Chamber decisions recognizing its role in boosting economic growth, civic engagement, and local development. Community leaders welcome ongoing support and collaboration to sustain positive impacts across sectors.
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