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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1957

Page

3

Macmillan Wins Commons Vote on Arms Slash and Nuclear Defense

London defense minister Duncan Sandys told the House of Commons that Britain’s economy and security plan aims to deter Soviet rocket threats. He warned of missiles with megaton warheads and high speed ballistic rockets, insisting no weapon has no answer though a rapid hydrogen bomb program would take time. The government won a no confidence motion on defense policy.

London Macmillan Duncan Sandye Vic House of Commons Nozbar Royal Air Force Sandys Tristain Pacific

Jack Bennynald Plans Las Vegas Flamingo Debut

Jack Bennynald announces his first nightclub appearance at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas Nev opening June 20 for three weeks. The engagement marks the start of his career in live club performances.

Hollywood Jack Bennynald Benmy Flamingo Hotel Las Vegua Nev

Civil Rights Hearings Extend Amid debate in House panel

In Washington the House judiciary subcommittee extended civil rights hearings to February 25 26 while arguing over federal powers to curb state violations. Critics call the bill a threat to states rights and civil liberties while backers push rapid action to head off Southern resistance.

Washington House Dixie Celler Densy Chllen Senate

Dock Strike Threatens Rail Traffic And Ports

The Dock strike disrupted rail shipments and halted cargo at affected ports. Ships faced luggage burdens and diversions to Canadian ports while negotiations for a settlement stalled after days of talks. Union leaders and shippers remained hopeful for an early agreement despite renewed strikes and injunctions.

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Long Beach Council Studies Bonds for Library and City Tax

The Long Beach City Council, voting 3 to 2, began preliminary steps toward bond proposals to fund a new public library and a city tax. Councilmen Saher and Ahern urged advisory committee analysis while unions faced shifts in longshore negotiations and a regional strike affecting East Coast dock work.

Cy Council John Fe Saher D. Pat Ahern de Cauneth Public Improvessment SIDIS Dever

Resolution changes spark debate on presidential war powers

Lawmakers alter a proposed measure on use of armed forces in the Middle East. The Humphrey substitution narrows authorization while supporters insist the President remains empowered to act against threats tied to communism. The House approved the substitute 15 to 1, with further Senate action uncertain.

Hagerty Blenny Hower John Foster Dutlea Middle East Green Humphrey United States Hurst Senate House

Dulles Told to Follow Ontario Game Laws

Ontario Premier Lewlie M. Frost told the legislature that Dulles and any violator would be prosecuted for deer shooting out of season. The issue arose after Liberal Ross L. Whicher accused the government of allowing year round deer hunting on private property. A U S spokesman denied any deer hunting by Dulles and warned of prosecutions if violations were confirmed.

Toronto Lewlie M. Frost Ontario Dulles Lake Ross L. Whicher Liberal Ald General Matorg General Motorx State Department Washington Svi Dubles Duck Island Waa Griffiths Yaland

Two Soldiers Executed For Slayings In Germany And U.S.

At Fort Leavenworth two 23 year old African American soldiers were executed by firing squad for separate killings abroad and at a U.S. post. Winfree D Moore of Virginia Beach Virginia and Thomas J Edwards of Ardmore Oklahoma were pronounced dead at 12 46 am and earlier at Fort Brugge North Carolina. Both were convicted by general court martial and sentenced to death for the deaths of a car driver Charles Pettit in 1953 and a German girl in 1951 respectively.

FT. Leavenworth Kaw Germany North Carolina Winfret D. Moore Virginia Beach Thomas J. Edwards Ardmore Jon Edwards Wisam Meare Ft. Brugge N.C Moore Charles Pettit Pettit Kitesingen Henry Wii

Building Permits Listing Amid Turbulent Drafts and Figures

A fragmented OCR summary shows a long list of building permits and related figures. Names such as Harold, John, Jones, Hering appear among project notes, contractor mentions, and dollar amounts like 830,000 and 14,000. The entry reflects numerous constructions, alterations, and contractor activities without clear narrative structure.

Fire guts four story Diamond Market building in Pittsburgh

Fire of undetermined origin last night gutted a four story building in the Diamond Market district. Fire chief Stephen Adiey said the blaze was under control at about 1 30 am and would not spread to adjacent buildings in the Golden Triangle business district.

Pittsburgh Diamond Market Stephen Adiey Golden Triangle Bualnens

Injury Update on Mrs Sally Yarnell in Atlantic Ave Accident

Condition critical. Mrs Sally Yarnell 40 of 3436 Atlantic Ave injured in a motor vehicle crash at Atlantic Ave and Gard St Monday. She was listed in critical condition at Leaside Hospital Wednesday night.

Sally Yarnell Atlantic Ave Gard St Will Leasside Hospital

Seven Suspects Arrested in Liquor Store Hold Up

Police detained seven suspects after a liquor store holdup near 24 E Broadway left a man wounded. Velma Marte, Pris of Florence, and Dulsy among those held, with others including Harold Retthut and Bruce Pelton. One suspect fired a shotgun at officers before arrest. $60 reportedly stolen.

Atlll E. Broadway Velma Marte Pris Florence Dulsy Detterman Iquor Alao Pacific Ave Pelton Jerrold Garner Smithberg Lowner Broadway Reiman Warren Seal Eugene Hall Franklinsside Hospital Randall Jones Paul Donald Los Angeles General Hospital

Fire kills fourteen in bed occupancy home blaze

A disastrous blaze at a home for the elderly trapped patients in beds as roof and walls collapsed. Firemen battled stubborn flames for hours, rescuing survivors including a 15 month old, while a improvised morgue was set up behind a funeral home. Authorities investigated license renewal and safety corrections following the tragedy.

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City Council Renames Golf Course Sky Links

By a unanimous vote the Long Beach City Council approves the name Long Beach Skylinks for the new municipal golf course at the exit of Municipal Airport. The winning entry was suggested by Mrs. Lucille Winesky of 802 Forizaba Ave after a contest conducted by tart Fulton. Winesky, chosen from about 500 entries, receives a $100 savings bond.

Long Beach Lucille Winesky Forizaba Ave Tarry Fulton Winesky

Hungarian Defection Story Ties to Hillings Speech

Rep Patrick J Hillings says two Hungarian Olympic water polo players who defected during the Australia Games may have been sent back to Hungary. He alleged they visited the Hungarian legation in Washington and could have been repatriated by now, citing intelligence sources. He spoke at a Lincoln Day dinner as ranking Republican on the House immigration committee.

San Peliu Weat Cottty Washington Hungary Trate Arcadia Rep Villings Imemigration & Naturalization Committee House of Repreventatives

Substitution Granted for Red Car Service in Los Angeles

The California PUC approved Metropolitan Coach Lines to substitute motor coach service for the Red Car on the Los Angeles to Bellflower line, effective before May 3. The decision preserves current rail service to Watts San Pedro and Long Beach, while a separate San Pedro line plan awaits board action.

Los Angeles CNL Bua Los Angeles-Bellflowee Watts San Pedro Long Beach Wednentay Mitra PUC Peter Th. Mitchell Matthew J. Dooly C. Lynn Fox

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