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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1957

Page

4

New York Longshoremen Reject Offer, Cast Path to Strike

In New York a large majority of International Longshoremen's Association members voted 14 458 to 1 185 to reject a contract offer from the New York Shipping Association, clearing the way for a resumed port strike. The tied tugboat walkout has disrupted fuel supplies, risking a heat shortfall as 4 000 tugmen join the action and 25 000 workers could be affected if the strike restarts.

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Tantrums blamed on Sinatra for loss of job in Sydney

Patti Jerome, an American singer, accuses Frank Sinatra of causing her Australasian tour setback by pulling the group’s flights and missing berths. She says promoters sold 160,000 Sydney tickets and demands payment if Sinatra fails to proceed with the eight member entourage. The Sydney leg was to open Thursday but flight issues forced a stopover in Honolulu.

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Three Forgery Counts Filed Against Local Man

A year old man allegedly used a friend's identification to open charge accounts at two local stores and was cited on three forgery counts. The district attorney's office issued the complaint on Thursday. Gabe Hil Jr, 1148 FE, 20th St, was charged with forging signatures on two credit applications and a sales slip. Officers say he obtained more than $100 worth of merchandise before his Feb. 5 arrest.

Gabe Hil Jr 20Th St

Jury weighs fate of two in Bridges assault case

In San Rafael California prosecutors told an eight to four jurors the defendants Fred Reppina and Don Weamen faced charges of assault with intent to do great bodily harm against Longshore leader Harry Bridges and local bartender Hansen. Hansen testified Bridges was kicked during a scuffle while witnesses described competing claims of who started the fight. The defense argued they did not assault Bridges but acknowledged a scuffle occurred. If convicted of simple assault the men could face months in jail.

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Downtown Reno area reopens after blast evacuation

Reno Nevada after Tuesday's blasts and fire at North Virginia Street area prompted evacuations of six blocks. Officials said gas checks by experts found no immediate leakage and area was reopened at 6 30 p m. The disaster killed two and injured 42 with five buildings destroyed and many damaged. Investigations continue to determine cause and safety measures for remaining structures.

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Why fad diets fail and long term weight control

February issue discussions highlight why fad diets trap dieters in a weight loss regain cycle. Elizabeth Pope outlines a sustainable approach and a simple calorie formula to manage weight, with Reader's Digest offering lasting-interest titles and condensed selections for quick reading.

Reader's Digest Elizabeth Pope

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