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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1957

Page

3

Democrats Press Middle East Policy Clash In Senate

United States lawmakers clash over a Middle East sanctions plan as Democrats attack Secretary Dulles for alleged false statements and question Eisenhower’s authority. Senator Bridges cautions that UN sanctions on Israel must consider Russia Hungary India Kashmir and Egypt actions. The UN has ordered Israel to withdraw from Egypt and the Gaza Strip.

Jarae U.N Senate House Middle East Dulles Long Morse Har U. S Iceland Eisenhower United Nations Israel Russia General Assembly Hungary India Security Council Kashmir Egypt Security. Council Jaraeli Suez Canal Gaza Strip A. Tvnation U. Nyle

LBOD Sees Ruling Sought On Severance Costs

LBOD faces a ruling on severance costs as board members discuss plans to require company and employees to share a roughly 1.0 million dollar payout under contracts with the city. The plan would protect LBOD’s workforce through end of current 25 year deals and seven years remaining, with the city covering about 92 percent under reimbursable contract terms.

Maurice W. Daubney LBOD LBDOD Roy Brown LHOD Clty Jones

Auto Hits Sweeper Four Hurt in City Street Accident

Four people injured Monday after a car struck a street sweeper at 63rd Street and Atlantic Avenue. One woman, 40, Mrs Selly Yarnell, suffered a severe scalp laceration. 24 year old pedestrian was hurt. driver Lucian J Kelly, 34, and two passengers endured serious injuries. Maurice Worden, 46, suffered possible left shoulder fracture and head laceration. Henry Coleman, 24, of Los Angeles, drove the car that struck the victims.

Selly Yarnell Atlantic Ave 63Rd St Lucian J Kelly Thal Mrame U.S Marle E. Hames Sard Manufacturing Companies Clifford A Hardesty and Dunbar Oklahoma City Vickers Maurice M. Woreden 25Th St Ava Pascific Coast Hwy Worden Henry Coleman Los Angeles

W P Graet Dies In Long Beach At 79

W P Graet longtime Long Beach resident and community volunteer died at 79 after a career with Iron and Navy YMCA and leadership roles in Red Cross fund drives. He chaired St Marys Hospital grants and led the first USO drive in Long Beach during World War II. He also served as a director of Community Hospital and headed several emergency drives, earning merit for service. Surviving are his wife Gladya Tyson and two daughters, with funeral planned at Mottell's and Peek Chapel.

Iron and Navy Ymca U.S. Treasury Department Red Cross Santa Barbara Dla Long Besch Council of Service Guba Chaef William F. Prisk Harry Buffum Lawrence A. Tollina Grad Southern California Edison Co Hors Long Beech Dietriet Firs Imness Graet Bor Baltimore Lved California Long Beach Rom Alhambra

Air Force probed over Century Industries dealings

Investigator EARL J. MORGAN of the House Government Operations Subcommittee pressed Air Force officials about Century Industries in Wilmington and San Pedro Road. Irving Ly Babbitt, firm president, accused the Air Force of broken promises and unfair treatment. Babbitt also claimed the Air Force paid $450 for stocket adapters while he could supply a kit for $4.69. Chairman Chet Hollfield vowed a full inquiry into the charges.

Wilminger Washington Earl J. Morgan The House Air Force Century Industries Wilmington Blvd San Pedro Rd Irving Ly Babbitt Babbitt Chet Hollfield Calif

Gillilan jurors unable to reach perjury verdict

A Manhattan federal court jury reported it could not reach a verdict in the perjury trial of retired Long Beach rear admiral Charles H. Gillilan. Judge Clarence G. Galstoy ordered a mistrial and Gillilan remained out on $1,000 bail for a retrial set for March 4. Gillilan, of 250 Roswell Ave., faced two counts of lying to Navy investigators during a probe at the Naval Supply Depot in Brooklyn on April 26, 1955, tied to firms selling soda fountain supplies to the Navy.

Gillilan NEW York P Charles H. Gillilan Long Beach Clarence G. Galstoy Gillan Roswell Ave Navy Naval Supply Brooklyn

Liberace’s Violin Stolen In Sydney Assault

A $25,000 violin owned by Liberace was stolen in a street assault that left his brother George with multiple head wounds. Two men attacked the pair, punched one, then fled with the violin and $10 in cash. George was treated at Wesley Memorial Hospital with 10 stitches. Liberace defended his brother, who was wearing a wig and sensitive about his appearance. The violin was insured for $25,000.

de Ycare Liberace Chez Paree Sydney Australia Chicago HMS George Bilgh Ward Pitcairn Aeven Ted Doctora Wace Serloun

Stabbing Guilt Admitted in Court

William E. Spring aged 60 of 604 E 4th St pleaded guilty in Superior Court to assault with a deadly weapon and faces sentencing in March. Margaret Moore of 617% E 4th St attended the preliminary hearing at Seaside Hospital where the victim remained silent.

William E. Spring Margaret Moore E. 4Th St Alde Seaside Hospital

Boothy Califa Totty Fee Reported in Independent Page A-3

Brief notice notes Boothy Califa Totty's fee arrangements as listed on Independent's Page A-3. Details are sparse with only the reference to a payment amount and page designation readable. Further context is unavailable in the fragmented text.

Boothy Califa Totty Fee

Scarred fugitive Green lands on FBI's list

Scar faced Robert L. Green, 27, labeled an ungovernable youth with a high temper, was added to the FBI's 30 most wanted criminals. Authorities described him as extremely dangerous after an escape from Utah State Prison in which he and a fellow inmate scaled a guard fence under gunfire on September 7, 1934.

Washington Robert L. Green FBI

Adlai Stevenson Arrives in San Francisco for DNC Meeting

Adlai Stevenson lands in San Francisco for a Democratic National Committee gathering spanning Friday through Sunday. The visit sets the stage for party strategy and speeches as national figures converge in the city.

San Francisco Adlai Stevenson

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