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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1957

Page

3

Eastern Dockers Walk Out Anew

Eastern Dockers walkout roils New York harbor as six thousand longshoremen in Philadelphia strike at the original deadline. ILA President William Bradley says the walkout auto by second Taft Hartley deadline. tensions grip 520 miles of piers as Queen Elizabeth diverts to Newfoundland. The dispute shapes Northeast ports and future talks with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service continuing to urge negotiation.

Philadelphia ILA Linle Waltman Union New York Mtn Northeast Middle Atlantic Junction Walds Ran Une Ul Newfounland

ILWU Silent on East Dock Strike Action

Longshoremen walked off the job in New York area, as ILWU leaders monitored the situation from San Francisco. ILA statements denied outside help while Harry Ridgeds, president of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union, viewed the developments from New York.

San Francisco Um-Weat International Longshore Asan Conant Harry Ridges International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen’s Asan New York ILA ILWU Eiel

Bandit Robbery Ends With Clerk Slugged Then Pursued

Two bandits robbed a Wilmington drugstore as the clerk was struck in the head by a blow and fell. They fled the scene, with Garner firing a shotgun at them from Walnut Street corner. Blood was found at the ground nearby. Police later recovered the car. The incident follows a thread of West Coast labor tensions and industrial actions cited in the report.

Pesaran Garner Jaer Walnut Wanten Iblood Paul St. Sure Cet Br Smoge Gatner Pacific Maritime Assn LOS Angeles Air Potlition Foundation Grace Woli E weFarland St Wilmington Anaheim St Tollee Milpred Whotman Edward D. Wagner Wagner Robert J. Wilson Evelyn Ines

Edwin C Hill Radio Newscaster Dies at 72

Edwin C Till a radio news commentator died at a hospital Tuesday at age 72. A longtime broadcaster he began in 1922 and worked as a reporter and feature writer for the New York Sun. He also served as a director of Fox News Reel and a scenario editor for Fox Film Corp in his career.

St, Petersburg Edwin C. Till New York Sun Fox News Reel Fox Film Corp

Stevenson Presses Democratic Unity At West Coast Meet

Adlai E Stevenson told a San Francisco audience Tuesday night he will target the Republican administration at a weekend fund raising dinner. The three day Western conference gathers 1600 Democrats from western states and Alaska to plan platform priorities, including foreign policy and home issues, with prominent party leaders attending.

San Francisco Adlai E. Stevenson Democratic Standard Middle East Republican Party Mlindla Sigwak Alaska Democratic National Committee Mississippi River Jon Auch Harry S.sruman Mia Eleanor Roosevelt Stevenson Estes Kefauver W. Averell Harriirap New York Guy. G. Mennen Willams Michigan Hubert H. Humphrey Minnesota Ilso

Flames Damage Wood Sump Area at Shell Wilmington Yard

A small explosion and flash fire at 8 20 p m damaged a wood covered sump area in the Shell refinery yard at Alameda Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. Company spokesman Kal employes brought the fire under control within minutes. Cause of the fire undetermined. damage was to tarpaper covered wood in a 75 by 75 foot water oil separator.

Shell Oil Wilmington Alameda St Sepulveda Blvd Kal Employes Ali

I Cant Die Yet Doomed Dad Returns Home to Massachusetts

William Lapworth a 44 year old Plymouth father of four returned to Massachusetts from California amid a terminal lung cancer prognosis. Despite illness he insisted I cant be yet and fought to reach his family, after selling his car and drawing support from neighbors to fund the flight home.

Boston William Lapworth Lapworth Alhambra Calif Reut Plymouth Iunton California Massachusetts Carornia Arthur Hilatan Frances Lapworth Hopedale Misa Lapworth

Physician Arrested on Abortion Charge

A 60 year old physician, Dr. Jay Olle Garland of 1156 New York St, was arrested in his office after a young waitress claimed he performed an illegal abortion. She said she paid $, filed details with detectives, and the investigation began last January. he was released after a writ of habeas corpus.

Jay Olle Garland New York St Wag Garland Marry P, Finch

Union Official Resigns After Fifth Amendment Remarks

New York Sam Berger head of the garment union's truck local resigned after invoking the Fifth Amendment before a federal grand jury. The probe investigates racketeering in garment and trucking industries. AFL-CIO rule bars officials who invoke the Fifth from remaining in their posts.

New York Sam Berger Berger Afl-Cio

Youthful Training Class Open to Qualified Applicants

An instructor training session invites youths to enroll. Sleeping accommodations are provided to those who qualify. Apply in the Senha area. Attend the event Friday evening at 2910 Keer Seeon Boulevard, second floor.

Appearange Walt Pmnk J. Shew Keer Seeon Bivd 2Nd Fleer

Woman Drowns Self as Son Escapes in Uniontown

Police report a 40 year old wife of a coal miner drowned herself in a farm pond after failing to drown her husband in their Uniontown home near Montall Avenue. Fire department rescued the man as the woman's body was found in the water.

Uniontown Nene King Won Montall Ave Mia Joseph Svineck B.D

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