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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1957

Page

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Top Reds Vote to Oust Nikita Amid Kremlin Shakeup

Reports from Prague indicate Russia s presidium voted to oust Nikita Khrushchev at the Kremlin palace uprising s outset in June. Khrushchev denounced the move as illegal and retained power with Zhukov and Mikoyan backing him. The dispute led to a week long Central Committee session and the ousting of Molotov Malenkov and Beria.

Prague Czechoslovakia Russia Nikita Krushchev Kremlin Mreenur Caid Khrushchev Georgi Zhukov 4. I. Mikoyan Party Central Committee Gates VY. M. Molotov Georgi Malenkov Lazar Haganovovich Mikolai Bulganin Finland

Senators Battle On Rights Fight Opens In Senate

In a dramatic start at 2 17 p m Monday Republican Leader Knowland moved to call up the Civil Rights bill amid sharp attacks from Sen Ervin who called it drastic and indefensible Southern senators vow to block it and a filibuster could push work into mid September Johnson and supporters warn no other business will be taken up until the civil rights issue is settled The scene included a crowded gallery and about 50 senators on the floor Russell led the Southern opposition with aggressive remarks and the policy debate continued into the day

Washington Senate Knowland California Sen. Ervin D-Nc Congress Lyndon Johnson Texas Rowland Johnson Sen Russell D-Ga Eles

Reina del Pacifica aground near Bermuda with tug effort

The British art ship Reina del Pacifica remains hard aground on a coral reef off Hamilton Bermuda after earlier reports of being pulled free. Observers noted the rising tide aided by the tug Justice as squalls and rough seas hampered salvage. The 17,872 ton liner, en route from Bermuda to Liverpool, grounded while navigating the North Ship Channel.

Hamilton Bermuda Reina del Pacifica Justice The Pacific Navigation Co Liverpool North Ship

Filibuster Looms Over Civil Rights Bill Debate

In a front page analysis, LA SAYS predicts an upcoming Senate filibuster to block a Civil Rights bill, arguing northern senators would back it if it reached a vote while southern members vow to resist to the last. The piece notes the bill aims to safeguard voting and employment rights for Negroes and that procedural delay is the likely tactic.

U. S. Senate

Notable Figures Mentioned In Patchy A-5 Page Snippet

The fragment notes the death of Mrs. Calvin Coolidge described as warm and charming at age seven percent, and mentions a tense reunion in Paris between Bergman and her 19-year-old daughter Jenny Ann Lindstrom. Page references A-4 and A-5 accompany the items.

Calvin Coolidge Inghid Bergman Paris Jenny Ann Lindstrom

Girard Ruling On Custody And Trial By Japan

The Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a U S soldier, Girard, can be tried by Japan or if his rights are violated by overseas tribunals. Government lawyers argued no immunity under status of forces, while defense contends international law restricts Japanese jurisdiction. A decision is likely after briefs due this morning. court also deferred a formal ruling.

Washington GI William Girard Supreme Court Japan Neevea J.lee Rankin New York Joseph S. Robinson U. S. Frankfurter Earl Warren Hugo L. Black Jed U. S Lavrenti P. Beria

L A Chief Parker Sues Wallace over Libel Damages

Los Angeles Police Chief Parker and Captain Hamilton sue ABC and TV host Mike Wallace for libel slander and defamation. They seek 500000 dollars in exemplary damages and 500000 general damages each for the New York telecast and for Parker’s Los Angeles kinescope as the case hinges on unprintable remarks deemed defamatory.

Los Angeles Cohen Parker and Hamilton New York Wallace ABC Parker WHEY

82 Degree Warmth Predicted Across Coast Today

The Weather Bureau expects bright sun and warmth with highs near 79 in Long Beach and similar levels today. Morning clouds and fog burn off early, with Los Angeles likely reaching into the mid 90s, followed by a cooling trend Wednesday as conditions clear.

Long Beach U. S Patel Los Angeles

Radar patrol nets 72 speeding tickets in Long Beach

On its first regular day of radar operation, Long Beach issued seventy two speeding tickets. Lt. Charles J Novotny said this was about three times the usual busy day total. The radar car ran eight hours across the city with forty violators from outside. Authorities noted a three week warning period and 48 signs at entry points. Capt. William E Krummer said radar will guide traffic surveys and potential speed limit changes. Six officers trained to operate the unit and motorcycle officers instructed on tickets. The California Supreme Court ruled radar use is not a speed trap and permissible in police work.

Long Beach Police Department Jean Charles J. Novotny Dureau Navalny Wiliam E. Krummer California Supreme Court

Cross N Pacific in Amphibious Jeep Reaches Shemya

Two adventurers Ben Carlin and Boyder De Mente arrived at Shemya Island in the Aleutians after a 1240 mile sea route from northern Japan. Northwest Airlines reported the men plan a brief rest before continuing toward Adak Island while weather and fuel constraints prompted warnings of a rough crossing.

Seattle Norby Pacific Shemya Island Aleutians Northwest Airlines Ben Carlin Perthy Australia Boyder de Mente Phoenix Ariz Japan Shemya NWA Carlin de Mente Adal Island Hokkaido Island Halifax Azores Kee Montreal England Carling Hokkaido Island Tey

Shipyard Critic Reverses View on Deactivation

Long Beach Naval Shipyard critic Representative Thomas Pelly reversed his stance on deactivation amid subsidence concerns. He urged Rear Admiral Mumma to negotiate repressurization and seek reimbursement for past damages and future protections. Previously, Pelly sought a survey to move Long Beach operations to Bremerton and other West Coast yards.

Long Beach Naval Shipyard Thomas Pelly R-Wash Craig Hosmer Long Beach Pelly A. G. Mumma JSN Bureau of Ships Doyle Mumma Bremerton Naval Shipyard Washington West Coast

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