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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1957

Page

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Soviet charges US secret war blasting stage show

Moscow reports a Soviet spokesman charged Washington with a covert war, presenting a televised briefing with theatrical props. Four alleged U S spies appeared to recount operations from May 1983 to April 1984, claiming capture in the Soviet Union and detailing spy gear on display.

Moscow United States Soviet Union Mylebey Gireaeies Gre Germany U.S Cour Tyiehey Tisiehen TV Camenes

Contempt Citations Planned for Union Leaders

The Senate investigating subcommittee recommended contempt citations for Einar C. Mohn and two local Teamster officials for defying questioning on alleged union racketeers. They argued lack of authority. The Government Operations Committee planned a full vote to send the matter to the Senate and then the Justice Department for prosecution.

Washington Senate Peanist Einar C. Mohn High Trainsters Teamster AML

No Longer Worm Bird Tames Cat Harmony At Home

A tale from 1281 Orange Tark Ph describes parakeet Petey clashing with housecat Nancy over who rules the home. After six toenails and a left wing strike, Petey calmed, now branding a cage sublet to the cat. The Goudreaus Elizabeth and Shelhy say both pets cohabit peacefully.

Petey Nancy Shelhy Goudeau Marth Peloy Caitlin Goudeatt Elizabeth

Mt Ema Smokes Dig This Cat Crater Rim Splits

Fragmented text describes Mount Tina erupting with the main crater collapsing, tremors felt miles away and warnings of possible eruption by Tava in the next days, amid fog and shifting weather reducing forecast reliability. A birdwatcher and regional chatter add colorful notes.

Mt. Ema Crater Catania Sicily Tina Rand

Jaiter’s constructive view on Navy Landing cost at Magnolia

Mrs. Thurlyne Waite, head of the Long Beach Beautiful Committee and Planning Commission member, writes a full letter urging the city to provide the Navy Landing at Magnolia Avenue. She contends the project is constructive and needed, taking issue with Petronius Jr.’s cost stance. (Continued on Page A-10)

Thurlyne Waite Long Beach Beautiful Committee Planning Commission Petronius Jr Magnolia Ave

Prison News Sparks Debate In Sydney Harria Column

A strained note in the Strictly Personal column references prison policy and politics. The piece discusses how authorities release more criminals than they capture, prompting debate about crime and punishment. Sydney Harria’s commentary appears on Page A-R.

Sydney J. Harria

Jockey Kin Faces Court as Bookmakers Named in Case

Police testified in Municipal Court that a jockey brother tipped a plan to bet on a $100,000 race. Max Harmatzs and Louis Polley faced bookmaking charges in Superior Court after being identified as market operators. The case followed bets placed by a bookmaker at local delis and markets with a horse named Spinney winning the race.

Tabert Martin Martin Kenneth ¥. Sutherland Max Harmatsz del Anio Louis Hernard Polley Don Deli Mt Sutherland Superior Court Morris Singer

Nash Brags of Killing in Latta Courtroom

In a Latta Monlen courtroom on Wednesday Stephen Nash boasted of killing a Long Beach beautician, saying the slaying was one of his 11 murders. Ronald Berg, brother of the slain woman, shouted threats before officers restrained him as Nash spoke to photographers while awaiting trial on separate murder charges.

Stephen Nash Long Beach Joy Nash Ronald Berg Slal Beautician John W. Nerg Offleera Berg

Eisenhower hints at controls to curb inflation and oil prices

President Eisenhower suggested possible government controls if private enterprise fails to restrain inflation and secure Europe with oil. He urged business and labor to police price and wage increases while avoiding broad intervention, warning that US action could come if voluntary measures falter.

Washington Eisenhower Europe Congress United States

Five Jailed in Assaults and Robbery Case

Five suspects were jailed after beating and robbing a hitchhiker of his wallet and then attacking a man who came to his aid. Police stopped their vehicle on Cherry Avenue near Care Ron Street, detaining four men and one woman. Victims included Charles Edwin Watler, 21, and George W. Olson, who were driving when forced from their car and assaulted, while the hitchhiker was hospitalized but provided few details about money. The group released the hitchhiker and followed the Olsons to report the incident in Seattle and Seal Beach.

Livy Cherry Ave Careron St Loyd Berry Robert E. Piper Wella Develer Powelela Tierner Figene Sanders Comaletia Sly Downey Ray Dale Dataon Rocklin Alvin Tray Dunning Hammount Piclord Charles Edwin Watler Parapet St Ty St Pacific Coast Itwy Ile Commuity Hospital Ilo Onan Gieorge Wi. Olaen Seattle Wee Olnen Olsen Seal Beach

Gunman Robs Chinese Laundry at Pacific Coast Hwy Shop

May Lew, operator of a Chinese laundry at 630 W. Pacific Coast Hwy, says a man held her at gunpoint Wednesday evening, forced opening a lock, and stole $41 from a cigar box before fleeing in a waiting car. He first arrived to pick up laundry around 6 p.m., then returned with a small automatic pistol.

AN Hind May Lew Pacific Coast Hwy D P.m Hhien

Reis Accuse Cardinal Mindk- Iden of Asylum Violation

A distorted report claims Joseph Cardinal Mindkyszty accused of violating asylum by smuggling church instructions from the U S Legation in Budapest. The U S Legation denies the charges and says it is doing everything practicable to keep the legation from being used for political activities.

Reis U.S Budapest Manisarian Commuunist Presa Joseph Cardinal Mindkzenty Legation Legacion

Prince Mashhur Enjoys Valentine Candy At White House

Prince Mashhur of Saudi Arabia, son of King Saud, visited the White House for Valentine’s Day. He tasted a red lollipop as aides and a nurse translated greetings in Arabic. The boy, aided by leg braces and therapy for partial paralysis from cerebral palsy, stayed with his father at the official residence during the visit.

Prince Mashhur Saudi Arabia Saud Washington D. C Eisenhower Washington Mashhur Nano Rokala Akel Hue Valentine Mary Mel Geney Waahe Ington Evening Star Male House Pennsylvania Ave Bale Mouse King Saud

Halian Fish Story Dries Village Water Supply

In Doberda residents faced an abrupt water shortage as a large trout disrupted the electric pumping system. A technician traced the fault to the fish caused blockage in the machinery, explaining the sudden outage.

Goriza Haly U Doberda

Snow avalanches trap trains in Idaho mountains

Heavy thaw snow caused avalanches along the Idaho Montana border in the St. Joe and Bitterroot ranges, derailing and blocking routes. An eastbound Milwaukee Streamliner halted. no injuries reported as crews cleared lines and residents evacuated.

Tapunitaly Idaho-Montang Lowing Avery Idaho Bitterroot Tahoe Northern Pacific Stlden Hlaugen Mont Itana Wardner St. Regis Spokane Bitterroom Milwankee Railroad Milwaukee

Garlick seeks legal name change to Garlock

Long Beach man Donald Earl Garlick 33 of 1935 Myrtle Ave petitioned Superior Court to have his name changed to Garlock. He is represented by attorney Mark L Taylor.

Long Beach Donald Earl Garlick Myrtle Ave Superior Court Atty Mark L, Taylor

Rioters and Governor in Parley at Utah Prison

Rioting prisoners blew up the heating plant at Utah's state prison and cut power across the facility while vehicles lit up the grounds. Governor Clyde visited at inmates' request and warned that hostage holds could halt talks. A prison negotiating team said hostages must be released before discussions resume. One guard and one inmate wounded.

Point - Of-The-Mountain Utahy Utah George D. Clyde Prion Naid

Blond TV Beauty Doreen Woodbury Dies In Apparent Suicide

New York police report Doreen Woodbury a 30 year old actress and Columbia Pictures contract star killed herself after a phone call to friend Elizabeth Rose. A note was found and a bottle of sleeping pills empty. Rose described a broken romance and efforts to revive Woodbury who was found unclothed from the waist up.

New York Doreen Woodebury Elizabeth Rose Miss Woodbury Mina Hose Pallee Columbia Pictures Miss Tose

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