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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1957

Page

2

Churchill Takes Windy Wobble Pitch At London Booth

In a garden party scene at Woodford England Sir Winston Churchill tried a baseball pitching booth. His first warm up throw hit a photographer, the second went into the crowd, the third struck targets and earned him a bottle of beer. The piece pits a humorous scoutlike note against a backdated sports fantasy with references to the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Braves seeking pitchers.

Chicago White Sox Milwaukee Braves England Winston Churchill Woodford Sir Winston Robin Roberts Bob Lemon

Court Intimidation by Wilson Charged in Girard Hearing

Rep. Bow charged Secretary Wilson and a State Department official with trying to intimidate the Supreme Court over the Girard lease dispute. The case centers on whether Army or Japanese courts have jurisdiction in the shooting of a Japanese woman at a U.S. miltary range. The government appeals a lower court ruling ordering an Army court martial, while Bow pushes a resolution to reassess status of forces pacts.

Wilson Girard Washington Rep Bow Tag Administration Supreme Cotré Christian Herter Ohio Republican House Supreme Court William S. Girard Japan U.S Joseph C. McGarraghy McGarraghy Eisenhower Herter House Foreign Affairs Committee America Free World Alliance Miyoko Yana Unitetates Weath H.u Beach Okla Guy Los Angeles Omaha Las Vegas Phoenis Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Portland Sleveland Louis Denver St. Paul Des Moines Salt Lake Detroit San Francisco Fairbanks Miami New York Undaya Meneola N.Y Thomas Corrigan Audge P.m Long Beach Cal Ang Weil Corrigan

Miss Japan arrival sparks Los Angeles fans at pageant

Miss Japan Kyoko Ohtani arrived in Los Angeles for the sixth annual pageant amid a large crowd from Long Beach and the Japanese community. The article notes her measurements and background, and mentions other contestants including Miss Washington Dianah Schafer and Miss Benites from Ecuador.

Los Angeles Long Beach Ohtani Japan Ohisumaru Shei Kyoko Ohtani San Francisco Washington State Washington Dianah Schafer Bellevue University of Washington Sea Ecuador Patricia Benites Guayaquil Southern California Miss Washington Diana Schafer Wash Kyoko Otani Tokyo International Airport Los Angeles Miss California

Argentine Accuses Venezuela Over Peron Support

Argentine ambassador to Venezuela charged that former dictator Juan D. Peron is visibly supported by the Venezuelan government. Gen. Carlos Tarazo Montero said he delivered documents proving sabotage and subversive acts from Caracas. Both nations ordered ambassadors home as diplomatic relations were interrupted in the dispute.

Panama Argentina Venezuela Juan D. Peron Carlos Taranzo Montero Caracas Jose Loreto Arismendi Peron Toranzo Monteroy United Press Toranzo Montero Buenos Aires

Big Crowds Throng to Beaches in Long Beach Area

The page reports heavy beach crowds at Alamitos Bay and the ocean front with 16 in Alamitos Bay and 15 along the ocean. It notes water conditions, heat, and a series of water related injuries: Denton Olson, 23, suffered possible fractured neck diving into shallow water. Andy Seligman, 42, injured after slipping on a pile. Leslie C. Milache, 50, injured in a boat fall at Marine Stadium. Olson was in fair condition at St Mary’s Hospital. Water 69 degrees, air about 50. Highs reached 85, expected 88 next.

Bellpeen Leslie C. Milache Los An,s Geles Marine Stadium Long ‘Beach

City Officials Seek Ways to Curb Tong Beach Traffic Toll

City officials and police leaders scramble to reduce Tong Beach traffic deaths. The plan hints at changing officer shifts around City Hall between 3 and 4 pm to avoid unguarded highways during shift transitions, a move raising questions about coverage.

Fetronivs Chip Tong Beach City Hall

Uncertain Quote About Police Protection Methods

A fragmentary line discusses the idea of a system to ensure maximum police protection at all times, suggesting a hypothetical approach rather than a concrete plan. The wording implies debate over consistent safeguarding measures and risk management in law enforcement.

Idolldar Days Shoppers Go Free on L B Motor Buses

Dollar Day shoppers may ride Long Beach buses free on Thursday Friday and Saturday. Special stamps attached to purchase coupons entitle a free trip anywhere within the city. Car drivers also benefit under the Park and Shop plan, according to Vernon Fay president of Downtown Long Beach Associates.

Vernon Fay Long Beach Associates

Inquests Open for Six Boys in Italian Mental Home

Bolzano authorities said an inquest will be held into the deaths of six young boys from arsenic poisoning in a state home. The cases prompt scrutiny of care conditions at the Erbe facility and a broader look at safety in government homes for children.

Bolzano Italy

Blowout crash kills Navy sailor in San Diego area

A blowout on a curve caused a car to spin and roll three times Sunday, killing Navy sailor Stanley C. Hedges, 22, of San Diego. He was a firefighter aboard the destroyer Wisherman.

Victorville San Diego Stanley C. Hedges Wiserman

Classified Ads Help Buyers Find What They Seek

Many readers rely on classifieds daily to locate items and services. To maximize results, clearly state what you are selling and include contact details for phone calls or inquiries.

Nash vile mayor praises London Lord Mayor visit

My Lord 23 West, the Nash vile mayor, said he was greatly impressed by the respect paid to the Lord Mayor of London during his recent European trip.

Nashvile London

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