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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1957

Page

4

Flash Floods Threaten Missouri and Kansas

Flood waters surge across Missouri and Kansas causing evacuations around Valley Park and Kansas City. Creeks and rivers like the Meramec and Saline rise dangerously as residents flee rising waters and emergency services deploy boats and warnings extend across the region.

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Mass Burial Sermons at Highland and Combre Cemeteries

Survivors attend mass burials at Highland Memory Gardens and Combre Memorial Park for Cameron flood victims. A priest spoke in French about “God knows why” the hurricane struck. Cranes lifted pine coffins into two long trenches as ministers prayed and mourners endured heat and tears.

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Walkouts Hit Area Construction Projects Across Southland

Labor disputes halt plastering and lathing on Rossmoor and Emery Ranch in western Orange County while many plumbers secure wage increases. About 50 Long Beach contractors sign a 36 cent two year package, with Orange County ahead in adoption as unions press individual contractor deals.

Southland Rossmoor Emery Ranch Orange County Long Beach E. M. Muller Muller

Arthritis Conquered by New Treatment in Long Beach

A patient reports relief from arthritis using a new regimen that supposedly normalizes body systems. The method claims to ease joint and muscle pain, improve circulation, gland function, digestion, sleep, energy, and work drive after a first treatment costing $4.00. Dr. Duncan, D. C., office contact 2315 Tth St, phone HE 8-2403.

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Hurricane Audrey Devastates Cameron Parish Villages

A battered Cameron parish reels after Audrey pounded the coast. Creole and Grand Chenier, east of Cameron, lie abandoned as residents assess 3,000 in the parish area affected. The parish, a hub for fishersmen, trappers, and rice growers, slowly contemplates revival efforts.

Audrey Creole Grand Chenier Cameron

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