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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
5
Chicago transit riders face fare increases starting July 4 as the Transit Board approves higher tokens and ride prices. The new structure adds 25 to 28 cent increments, with tokens set at two dollars and twenty three cents for ten. The change aims to streamline fare collection across elevated, bus, and rail services.
A Coast Guard plane rescued an injured San Pedro fisherman from the fishing boat Sea Scout anchored at Cape San Lucas Baja California Mexico about 780 miles south of San Diego. The man, 45 year old Marijan Stipicevie of 1115 West 25th Street San Pedro, suffered head injuries a dislocated right shoulder and possible internal injuries. Details of the accident were not known by the Coast Guard.
A Reader's Digest feature questions filter-tip cigarettes safety and effectiveness. It discusses whether filters reduce cancer risk, compares filter types, and notes a shift to harsher tobaccos with higher tara and nicotine. The piece cites a scientific survey and new labs tests conducted for Reader's Digest.
Senator Kuchel said employment at Long Beach Naval Shipyard should stay between 6,300 and 6,600 through September 30, with recent cuts reducing payroll from 6,628 to about 6,500 in June. Estimates for Mare Island and Hunters Point are 9,000–10,000 and 7,300–7,600 respectively, pending Defense Department appropriation approval.
New York dog owners were urged to ease pets during fireworks and loud celebrations. A Gaines Dog Research Center official advised talking to and comforting dogs to reassure them they are safe.
UPI reports 792 plebes joined the United States Military Academy at West Point, expanding the corps to 2,496. The class includes members from 48 states, three territories, Alaska, Hawaii and the Canal Zone, plus three foreign nations Panama the Dominican Republic and the Philippines.
The 50 foot yawl Santana, owned by the late Humphrey Bogart, was sold for 33000 to Willis E Hunt of San Diego in Superior Court. The sale is part of the estate liquidation following Bogart's death on January 14 with most of the estate, believed over one million dollars, left to his widow.
A 17-year-old Marine private from Niagara Falls New York Pvt Gi forma FRomagnola was shot and killed on Monday while being escorted to the brig at Camp Lejeune North Carolina no shooting details were released. He enlisted July 24 1956 and died at the U S Naval Hospital. The guard escorting him Pfc John Dye age 20 was mentioned in the announcement.
Independent Page A long Beach issue dated Wednesday July 2 1957 presents mixed news items and notes across sections A five. It includes brief items on local events, social notices, and community updates typical of mid century newspapers.
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