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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1958

Page

2

Surprise Bills Paid and Astonishing Incidents Across Regions

Dr. Bailey T. Tally in Albemarle cancels all unpaid patient bills totaling 750000, shocking locals. In Dallas, Clare Matthis reports a flying sensation after a gas explosion sent his trailer airborne but he remained unhurt. A Baghdad area birth yields a girl, followed by twins days later. Marlene Dietrich and spouse react with wild hospital cheers when news arrives.

Albemarle N. C Bailey T.tally Tally Dallas Texas Clare Matthis Costeem Iraq Roinie Merrick Tobji Baghdad

Vanguard Delayed by Fuel Shortage and Electrical Faults

The Vanguard launch attempt on the Cape Canaveral pad was postponed due to a fuel shortage and moisture causing short circuits. Maj. Gen. Medaris announced a new Jupiter-C launch target for late April, with other details noting equipment issues and planned tests at Winter Park Florida.

Cape Canaver Peant Vanguard Navy Vanguard Winter Park Fla John B. Medaris Army Ballistic Missiles Agency

Marlene Dietrich poster sparks subway skirt debate

Citizens react as a city hall complaint wave targets Marlene Dietrich film posters in Paris. The Poster Company pasted cutouts on billboards to meet public demand for modest attire, while officials insist the campaign remains within standards. The Explorer satellite launch on January 31 marks a separate news note.

Marlene Dietrich Subway Seth Jean Sta Paris Mater Magieasta Spector Mochanges County Marlene

McElroy Discusses Defense Reform Debates in Puerto Rico

Secretary McElroy spoke after seven formal defense-reorganization conferences since leaving Washington. He said no single military chief idea was pressed on him by consultants and noted discussions focused on streamlining the Defense Department and military services for quicker decisions.

Washington McElroy Charles‘Cooit Defense Organization Alfred M. Gruenther Supreme Allied -Com Mandér Europe Puerto National Pentagon Meziroy Puerto Rico Pot

McElroy to lead Pentagon reorg plans by March

Reports say McElroy declined to be drawn out on details while stating he will formulate Pentagon reorganizational recommendations for President Eisenhower, with joint chiefs chairs present in Puerto Rico. In San Francisco, a package declared heroin worth 800,000 dollars was actually five pounds of flour, per federal narcotics officials after chemical analysis. Angelo Noio and Alfred Sacco of the Bronx faced ongoing checks as authorities pursued east coast leads.

Matsut Tege Hanseh Barhus Denmark Los Banos Calif Leslie Huff Élze Leslie Vanguard Cmde Robert H. Merrick Jr Seattle Wash Tokyo Merrick Fraser U.S.S McElroy Awill Pentagon Eisenhower Joint’ Chiefs of Staff Puerto Rico San Francisco UPI York g‘International George“ White John “Riordar Angelo Noio Alfred Sacco Bronx N.Y

Bomb protest boat returns to harbor after voyage

Four storm weary sailors from Huntington N Y and nearby points returned to San Pedro Harbor after a protest voyage against U S nuclear tests. The group including William Blackwood Paired, David Gale Pa, and George Willoughby N J faced heavy seas as they planned re outfitting the Golden Rule to sail toward the Marshall Islands and Eniwetok to reach the fallout zone if needed.

William Huntington St. James South-Pacific N Y George Willoughby San Pedro Harbor Blackwood Terrace N.J David Gale Fallsington Orly Bigelow Eniwetok Sidering Marshall Islands Tyan Age United States

Longtime Iowa Messenger Dies at 96

Douglas Miller, longtime Iowa governor’s messenger, died Monday at age 96. He began in 1913 and served with two-year gap until 1957, later living with his son and daughter-in-law in recent years.

St, Lowis Douglas Miller Iowa Miller D. S. Miller

Weather and Tide Readings Across U.S. Coastal Cities

The Weather Service lists temperatures for major cities including Long Beach 66, Los Angeles 57, Chicago 47, Boston 37, New York 59, and Seattle 56. Tides today show high 2.5 feet at 2 pm and low 1.4 feet at 8:11 am with 2.7 feet at 2 pm. High tides tomorrow expected at 4.2 feet at 1:40 am and 2.6 feet at 4:42 pm with lows near 1.2 feet and 2.5 feet.

Hib Long Beach City Los Angeles Omaha Las Vegas Phoenix Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Portland Cleveland St. Leula Denver St. Paul Dow Moines iFaul Detroit SanFrancisco Fairbanks Seattle Miami Thermat New Orleans Washington New York

Doctor: Wife Louise Drowned In Sacramento River Car Plunges

A Sacramento River accident left Louise and Tibbits of Chico dead when their car crashed through a bridge guardrail Monday. The couple, identified as Tibbits of Chico and his wife Louise, were reportedly in the vehicle at the time of the drowning.

Chico Juss-F Tibbitts Louise Sacramento River

Fast Life By Petronius Je. Without betting would done

Attenders are wager lovers rather than horse lovers and the race track shows these factors. Elevators have done good reasons for public relations to place betting will continue in California. From charity funds token contributions are sent to saving organizations in their areas. Some people will correct fanciful notions about carrying on the fight to ensure no such restrictions are voted.

Calif ‘Heminds Fornia About Savery

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