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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1957

Page

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Palm Beach Beach Ball Brawl In Moonlit Dance Night

Palm Beach society buzzed after a casino gala mood turned rough when Anita Ekberg’s fiancé Anthony Steel fought Cuban sculptor Joseph Durbranyl amid a claim of slipper attack. Eyewitness chatter diverged. no one was hurt and no charges filed.

Palm Beach Fla Anita Ekberg Palm Beach Society Anthony Steel Joseph Dur Jbranyl Dubranyl Misa Mins Ekberg Ioechlie Main Malalin

Truman to become a grandfather in coming July

NEW YORK Harry S Truman is poised to welcome his grandchild as Margaret Truman and Daniel continue plans for the baby due around July The former president’s daughter is reported to be well and her husband says he is pleased Daniel, 44, works in New York and the couple married last April in Independence Missouri Parents say decision on birth location not yet made

New York Harry S. Truman Clifton Panel Rho Byshand Margaret Truman Daniel New York Times Margaret Trumen Independence Missouri

Store Robbed in Lynwood

Two men robbed a Lynwood grocery store at 17902 Tatlin ed at 2215 p m Friday. They fled in a late model metallic car with $200. One robber carried a blue steel automatic, about 35, six feet, in dark clothing, witnesses noting a yellow spot on his nose as police pursued leads. TOKYO报道 Douglas MacArthur arrived in Tokyo to become U S ambassador to Japan amid student protests shouting Mac Go Home.

Lynwood McPherson Mac Tokyo Douglas MacArthur U. S Japan

Gromyko Replaces Sheptley as Soviet Foreign Minister

Moscow reports reveal a cabinet reshuffle with Dmitri Sheptyley ousted after eight months and Andrej Gromyko named foreign minister. Analysts view the move as a return to Molotov era hardline policy, while Khrushchev signals ongoing party consolidation and Gromyko’s long Moscow tenure as a diplomat and UN representative lends Western credibility to the change.

Moscow Dmitr Shepley Andre Gromyko V. M. Molotov Molotov Ines

Dock Union Chief Split Stalls Talks

NEW YORK top dock union leaders split in anger over terms for ending the four day East Coast waterfront strike. Forty five thousand longshoremen are idle from Maine to Virginia as talks stall progress toward settlement. Railroads began laying off workers as shipments to the docks are blocked. leaders of the International Longshoremen's Association debated accepting a final peace offer, with factions storming out and the meeting adjourned until today.

New York Maine Vireginia International Longshoremen’s Assn Indi Ila Crucus

Looming Crisis Warns of Resource Exhaustion

A gloomy feature argues that the nation faces increasing dependence on foreign supplies as oil reserves are depleted and production exceeds remaining reserves. It highlights decades of overuse of copper lead zinc and oil, forest and soil waste, and rising imports for vital materials used in machines.

Democratic Party approves new National Advisory Committee

The Democratic Party on Friday approved the formu lan of a new National Advisory Committee called new voice of the Party between conventions. A separate page reports the master impersonator facing fraud charges, with a judge suspending a month’s sentence and ordering two years probation for a North Javen Maine schoolteacher who posed as another man to obtain credentials.

Democratic Party Quality Wand Feredinang

Nixon's Brother in Car Crash Near Kreele Mississippi

Edward C. Nixon, 26, brother of Vice President Richard M. Nixon, escaped injury when his car collided with a station wagon driven by John A. DuPont, 36, of Irvinton Alabama. DuPont was hurt. Nixon remained safe. Police said Nixon dozed before the crash on U S 90 near the Alabama line. Nixon, based at Pensacola NAS, was en route to Forrest Sherman Jet Field. he is about a month from wings in multi engine piston training. No charges filed.

Kitkkole Miss Pensacola Nixon Forrest Sherman NAS Special Lberty New Orleans Ely Nikon Pafont Alr Atatlan Hazy la Habra Cali Misa Gay Lynne Woods

Alarm Box Falls Boy 13 in Accidental Incident

Thirteen year old David Mul Jett suffered facial and neck bruises after being struck by a falling alarm box in Tattle Creek area. Firemen reported the incident occurred amid a misty weekend forecast with hazy weather and limited visibility across local mountain regions. The boy was treated locally for injuries and expected to recover.

Tattle Creek Midh David Mul Jett Thoradio Seti David S.f Klea Sparta

Nuclear powered cruiser USS Long Beach planned

Washington reports the Navy will launch the first atomic powered surface ship, the USS Long Beach, at Bethlehem Shipyards Quincy in 1959 with a 14 000 ton displacement and GE turbine propulsion. The ship will be completed by late 1960 and will mount missiles as a major armament for offensive and defensive roles.

Willliam Hoon Warmington Bureau Washington Navy Long Beach Quincy Maag Bethlehem Steel Co Benn Tha Tong WO Feat Jong General Electric

Senate panel defends Ike middle east military authority

The Senate Armed Services Foreign Relations Committee rejected claims that Eisenhower’s revised doctrine weakens presidential power. It described the resolution as an emergency measure and said the U S would use armed forces in the Middle East to counter communist aggression if the President deems it necessary. The panel noted no dispute over substantive policy and suggested no floor fight was needed to secure stronger language.

Washington Senate Armed Services Foreign Relations Committee U. S Middle East Eisenhower United States Tuxtead Senate

Ike Hears of Israel Rejection of U N Plan

Thomasville Ga Friday report to President Eisenhower from foreign policy adviser details Israel's rejection of an American two part plan to withdraw troops from Egypt. Dulles and Lodge conferred with Ike at his vacation headquarters after meeting Israeli ambassador Eban in Washington. Israel offered a counter proposal deemed not responsive as talks continue despite rejection.

Thomasville Eisenhower United States Egypt Dulles Henry Cabot Lodge United Nations Lodge Washington Plang Abbahan Israel Thrael State Department

Israel rejects US plan for Gaza and Gulf pullout

Israel dismissed the U S proposal for withdrawing troops from the Gaza Strip and Sharm el Sheikh as not responsive, while both sides signaled continued talks. The Israeli counterproposal called for a civil administration in Gaza or a U N force, and for emergency forces at Sharm el Sheikh to protect Gulf shipping, backed by U S guarantees and a stable arrangement.

Dallas America United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge Furether Hisenhower Jarada Cully Gaza Strip Sharm el Sheikh Jsraeli Civil

Prognostic Art Reaches For Insight In Forecasts

A muddled note compares weather prognostication to thoughtful analysis versus quick guesses. The writer notes some forecasters rush conclusions and warns against hasty judgments while urging careful, deliberate prediction despite mixed clarity and errant phrasing.

Newest Escape Try in L A Thwarted

Reporter Richard Wilson testified in Superior Judge Loula Jr Hurke's courtroom Friday after hearing a thud. He investigated a loose handle on a double door to the bullpen, which had fallen and moved a crew on another lock, prompting a summoned review.

Bulle Richard Wilson Walt Loula Jr. Hurke Wilson

Escaped Hall of Justice attempt thwarted by bailiff

In Los Angeles a second escape bid by inmates from the Hall of Justice was blocked by a Superior Court bailiff. The plan involved 34 prisoners in an eighth floor bullpen and a damaged door leading to a courtroom area. One tool was used to remove a door latch, but the escape was stopped before the jurors’ chamber or courtroom could be breached.

Los Angeles Hall of Justice Superior Court Threej Samaritan County County Jail Wilson

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