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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1958

Page

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Burdick Romance Rumor Fizzles Then Sparks From Hospital

Rep. Asher L. Burdick of North Dakota, 77, in hospital with incipient pneumonia, hints he would marry his secretary Jean Rodgers a divorced mother. Rodgers says she would consider marriage. Burdick jokes about her being "stupid enough" to marry him. The pair sparked Valentine gossip as Burdick eyed a late marriage before or after hospital release.

Washington Rep Asher L. Burdick R-Nd Capitol Burdick Capitol ‘Bill Mark Twain Bethesda 3Val Hospital Cupid Jen United Press Peyroll Edna B. Sierson Jean Rodgers Michael Usher L. Burdick

New Boss of Fishermen's Union Arrested in Feud

The new boss of the Sciver Union, Stanley J. Mordes, 30, of Long Beach, faced murder suspicion after a high speed head on crash that killed motorist Richard N. Butts, 32, from Paramount. Mordes claimed he acted in self defense amid a union dispute led by John Calise, with police linking ongoing dissident actions to the violence.

Fishermen’s Union Lynwood A. Long Beach Motz St. Paramount Mordes General Hospital John FL Mclorder Adey Janling Therese “Hoinsky Calise Sciver Mordles Uesday AFL Jacqueline S. Harris St. Sa Cto Gnter St. Long Beach Police Oy Nee Smorthstone Knights of Xyraz Columbus Mordés

Air Force recovers parts of rocket wreckage

In a San Pedro Knights of Columbus hall meeting 87 of the union's 700 members elected Cidling secretary business agent after a week of turmoil surrounding a three stage rocket wreck. The Air Force and Navy reported major parts of the Van quorum wreckage were recovered from a debris field near Cape Canaveral. Police and FBI were involved in follow up as investigators noted a wiring defect likely caused the misfire.

Cioltno Mike Matters Bartor Division Office of Naval Research New York Wpr Naval Research Lab Eastern Air Lines FBI Pittsburgh Raleigh N.C Baltimore

Mace guided missile flight marks first use of new auto pilot

In Alamogordo New Mexico and Wendover Utah officials reported the TM61 Mace tactical missile successfully flew using a new automatic guidance system developed by AC Spark Division 64 General Motors. The 44 foot missile, designed to carry atomic warheads, was launched from an Air Force base and impacted the Delano area about 650 miles away. Roosevelt Hemingway described the test as a milestone in autonomous flight.

Navy Hemingway Alamagordo New Mexico Wendover Chap Utah Sys Force Att Development Center Iater Delano Roosevelt Hemingway Air Force Ir Force Ac’ Spark Prc Division 64 General’ ‘Motors

Truman on See It Now Reflects On Morality And Campaigns

The See It Now broadcast shows Harry S. Truman in his usual genial style while addressing the coming campaign. The piece contrasts his public persona with remembered political controversies, urging readers to consider the nation’s moral compass amid wartime and postwar politics.

Harry S. Truman Mr. Truman

FCC Official Refused Favor in House Hearing

Washington. Federal Communications Commissioner Craven testified that he returned a misuse of funds check from a Maryland broadcaster and denied accepting industry fees for speeches. The House Commerce Subcommittee probed allowances and reimbursements tied to Craven and other FCC members amid ongoing investigations.

Washington Federal Communications T. A

Detective Hartwell Jarvis Reports Stolen Handcuffs

Detective Hartwell Jarvis faced an embarrassing report on Thursday after a thief stole a pair of handcuffs from his desk. The incident highlights security lapses at the precinct and prompts renewed caution for officers.

Indianapolis Hartwell Jarvis Jarvis

Senators Clash Over Education Aid in Senate Session

In Washington the clash between Sen Allott and Sen Morse over President Eisenhower's four year 200 million dollar education plan dominates a Senate Education Committee session. Morse calls the program inadequate and cites warnings of a lost generation of students while Allott accuses Morse of using hearings for partisan politics.

Washington Sen Allott R-Cole Morse D-Ore Senate Education Committee Welfare Folsom Fisenhower United States Congress Arant Oregon Ducatis

Margie Gascoyne Message From A Dawn Station

Fragmentary report notes Margie Gascoyne aged 17 involved in a skiing date and detectives awaiting at a station. The text references aviation, airline personnel, and a storm stirred by Sarah Churchill with scattered references to a Surry page and airport details.

Pert Margie Gascoyne del- Sarah Churchill Idewld Sci

Space advisers and military moves mark space race

Senate sets up a special committee of thirteen senior senators to plan American exploration of outer space. Key figures include Democratic Leader Johnson of Texas. House approves 1.41 billion dollars for missiles and submarines, while Defense Department authority for ballistic programs is affirmed. Air Force aims to place a 3000 pound satellite by June using Thor missiles, with Navy cutting ships to push Polaris deployment. report continues.

Washington Senate Thepolicy Group Johnson Texas Western Hemisphere Russia Jadinst U.S Eisenhower US House Defense Department Gram Defense McElroy Hill White House Lewis" L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission House Vatomic Air Force Navy Congress

Gas Stations Seek State Price Control in Crisis

Southern California service station operators agreed at a meeting to seek immediate public utilities control over petroleum prices and to urge the Legislature to study a proposed law placing stations under state price controls. Independent dealers accused majors of unfair pricing and urged measures to stabilize costs and curb discrimination.

Aso California Cheng Beach Southern California Asan Caed John ‘Touhey Knight

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