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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

2

Elvis Presley mania fuels small town uproar and gossip

In Westfield Massachusetts Elvis haircuts are banned for school boys as part of a city crackdown on rock n roll. The episode sparks debate from local officials to national figures with letters from constituents and a Pentagon denial of special treatment. Meanwhile tobacco growers in Iowa vote to maintain quotas. Elvis items and rumor mill continue to swirl across communities.

Elvis Presley Mac Presley Liberace Harry Fulton Mira Mar Westfield Mass Ministry of Communications Cybat Westfield School Massachusetts Henle Elvis Ernie Clifford Case Rudolph Valentino Special Services Army Claire Pentagon Burns Kentucky Rochester N.Y Elvin Fresley Owa Iowa Truman Hamlin Holton Northwood

Israel Shies Egypt Barks at Dulles Plan

Israeli leaders voiced skepticism as Egypt criticized Secretary Dulles plan for Gulf of Aqaba and Gaza Strip. Washington sought clarity on US position amid calls for troop withdrawal and UN backed guarantees, while Israeli and Egyptian officials weighed potential ceasefire terms.

Israel Shies Egypt Dulles Jerusalem Mancow Aqaba Gulf Gaza Strip Weahington United States Middle East Larsell Foreign Ministry al Akh Taraeli Bar America David Ben-Gurion Ises Tel Aviv U.N U.S Gation Gulf of Aqaba Ysraelia Gazala

United States Doubts Soviet Aggression Charge at UN Debate

The United States denounces Soviet aggression charges as absurd and signals it will likely vote for a UN debate to publicize the Eisenhower Doctrine. The UN steering committee delayed decision on agenda inclusion, citing other business and possible lengthening of the session.

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Youth 15 clubbed father to death in Placerville

Sheriff reports a 15 year old boy admitted striking DeWitt Markham seven or eight times with a baseball bat in a small Placerville trailer home after accusing him of mistreating his mother and stepmother. The father, a 46 year old plumber, died from the blows.

Placerville Sheri Ernest Carlon Michael Markham Aas DeWitt Markham Doris Markham Jon

Local Notices Snippet From Long Beach Paper

Fragmentary OCR shows a Long Beach Independent notice with dates and prices, reference to Mall and streets, and a 1943 county registration. The readable elements include burial or delivery pricing and a partial publication stamp, but key names and events are unclear.

Weather report from the United States Weather Bureau

The snippet lists high and low temperatures for several cities and daily tidal readings. It notes expected daytime highs around 69 to 70 degrees and evening lows near 47 to 68, along with tide estimates and a brief mention of wind or wave conditions.

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Obituary notes Bill’s unselfish civic life and memory

A hometown obituary honors Bill for his long civic service and unselfish leadership. Those who worked with him recall his generous nature and the deep impression he left on the community as they lay him to rest.

Remembering an Era’s Pride and Sad New

Oldtimers recall a figure with pride while the community faces a somber new chapter. The passage signals lasting influence and collective reflection on a changing time.

Memorial note honors a life of civic service

A public remembrance reflects on a man whose long life of civic work earned broad respect among colleagues. Friends recall his warmth and the supportive regard he received from many standing peers and neighbors.

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