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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1957

Page

2

Swiss Vote Debate Signals World Tension over Rights

The United Nations debates sanctions on Israel as Afghanistan and peers urge action while Switzerland mulls extending voting rights to women amid a global mood of war and reconciliation. Ben-Gurion's cabinet wavers on Israel's security and UN forces in the Gaza Strip loom large in Washington and London discussions.

Assecisiad Pree U.N Ple Switzerland Hwiss Egypt Gaza Taraella Jeraeli Civiliza Son Stern Atate Bern Tere Carine Nan Jjovsetens Secretsrydamen Fstional Council Elaenhower-Dukes Eban Ben-Gurl Lyoan London Sun Nerth U. S Jerusalem Patty Abdut Avoda Ben-Gurion Beat Barn Amng Israel Freedom Libik Warsaw U.N. Guard Gomulka Vigon Alondorade Libik United States Middle East Washington Lerael Israel Abbas Eban David Ben- Gurion Dulles United Nations General Assembly Afghanistan Indonesia Iraq Lebanon Sudan Pakistan Jerse Charles Mailk tMmenalite Representa Dag Hammarskjold Daza Strip Aqaba Gulf

Kostal Nabbed After Siege at Whittier Hideout

Unarmed Kostal surrendered after a tense standoff at a Whittier residence. Officers shouted to a child in the yard before Kostal emerged, then gave up meekly. Court notes tied a suspect to Folsom Prison escape and a tied harboring charge. France opposes sanctions.

Kostal Kontal

GOPers at Disneyland weigh Knowland bid and Brown role

Disneyland Hotel hosts 1958 GOP planning with delegates avoiding a Knowland endorsement. Rumors swirl about a Knight Knowland governor bid and possible Brown run for governor or Senate. Officials suggest focusing on resolutions praising Knowland and evaluating Brown as a potential candidate while sessions proceed Friday and Saturday.

Repubblicans Atty Edmund G. Brown U.S Senate Robert C. Kirkwood Edward 8. Shattuck Step Pat Tings Arcadia Lincoln Legislative Assembly Knight Knowland Craig Gen Brown

Assassin Bullet Wounds South Viet Nam Minister

A would-be assassin shot at South Viet Nam President Ngo Dinh Diem in Bao Tre Province, hitting cabinet minister Do Van Cong instead. Cong was severely wounded as the assailant, about 25, wearing a blue jacket, was seized before firing again. The incident occurred amid political tension and Vietnamese economic fair preparations.

Ban Methout South Vietnam South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Assallant Ho Wen Cac Dal Knowland Craig California Amany Disneyland Ae Ang Amy Beng Loryehh Diem

Tavern Owner Loses Furniture After Bosses Order

CHICAGO UPL John Siska a tavern owner told police six men came into his place Friday and stole a pool table and a heavy shuffleboard game He let them get away with it He said they claimed to represent the company from which he rents the devices The boss told us to take them out They loaded the equipment into a moving van and drove off A later check with the renting firm confirmed the robbery.

Chicago UPL John Siska Police Atole Ft. Siska

Son Kills Ex Con to Save Mom

A 14-year-old boy shot and killed ex-convict LL C Allen after the man terrorized his mother for years. Allen, imprisoned for felony offenses, had threatened to kill the mother, who admitted her role in the affair. Three of the woman’s children armed themselves with a crowbar, an ax, and a pistol before authorities intervened.

Milwaukee, Wis LL. C.allen Watipun I State Green Bay Reformatory Foisannlt Allen

Fire at Flat Rock School Kills Pupil. 14 Hurt

A flash fire at Flat Rock Elementary in Mount Airy North Carolina after lunch kills one student and sends 14 to hospitals with burns and injuries. Firefighters said many students escaped via front windows as rooms lacked outside doors. Nearby Winston-Salem’s hospital activated an emergency unit to treat 12 injured including a third grade teacher listed as critically burned. The incident also reports other pupils hospitalized in Elkin with serious burns and a body recovered from the ruins. In another note a cancer expert calls for tightening federal rules to close a loophole allowing a cancer-causing additive in foods.

Mountairy N.C Flat Rock Baltist Hospital Winston-Salem Hospital Aaldt Mia Hill Hensley Flye

Slow-Down Hits East German Reds

In Hoyerswerda East Germany workers at the Schwarze Pumpe coal and gas plant began a slow down strike amid reports of Western sabotage and arrests of so called agents. Deputy Premier Bruno Leuschner warned party members that any move to slow work would be met with discipline as Western intelligence cited worker grievances over schedules speed and living conditions.

Berlin Hoyerswerda East Germany Bruno Leuachner Communist Party Hoyerawerda Tyce Agenta Transport Ministry East ‘Germain Leuschner Wag Neues Deutschland Hoyensverda

Three Boys Entombed in Cave-In Near Manchester

Ana Freeway area near Manchester witnessed a cave-in as three boys were entombed. Deputy Coroner Frank Han gen reported death at 1:45 pm. Rescue teams and air compressors worked for hours to free the victims. the Barron, Shanks, and Jones families are connected to the scene as investigators identify the construction firm Haddock Construction Co of Pasadena and sublet Price Construction of Los Angeles.

Scherer Bay Mra Ide Marr Scherer Barron Boy Jones Boy Lane Shanks W. Broadway Shanks Billie Frank Jones Young Barron Victor Pinelli Santa Ana St Acene Haddock Construction Co Pasadena Price Construction Los Angeles Hoya Elf

Princess Margaret Ties With Wealthy Wallace Rumor

Rumors from London claim Princess Margaret may wed wealthy playboy Dilly Wallace after three outings in a week. The pair attended the London premiere of Anastasia together, fueling speculation about a marriage.

Meg Wallace London Princess Margaret Dilly Wallace Marninge Margaret Anastasia

Weather TIDES High Tides Today And Upcoming Readings

High tides today show 3.5 feet at 7 10 3 am and 2.0 feet at Tide Point. Monday forecast calls for 6 feet at 5 4 am with 3.7 feet at 16 38. Offshore readings include 0.4 foot at 12 12 4 am and 4 0 5 feet at S 40 5.

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