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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1957

Page

2

Miss Washington contestant Leigh Feete tops beauty pageant chatter

A near stream of gossip notes Leigh Feete as a Miss Washington contender and highlights photo play for a pageant still photo. A Georgia coed Jo an Ferchand lands a role in Bus Stop at Atlanta Arena Playhouse. Polands jazz festival sparks riot reported.

Leigh Feete Washington TD. C Capitol Leigh Acred Poland Joan Ferchand Joan Georgia State College Cherie Atlanta Marilyn Monroe Shady Lady Municipal Auditorium Earlyn Regouffre Louisiana

Saudi fortifications at Gulf entrance spark alert

Al Kahira reports from Jidda that Saudi Arabia is fortifying the Gulf of Aqaba entrance, aiming to deter Israeli shipping amid ongoing provocations. The move shifts burden from Egypt, with Saudi officials noncommittal. Ben Gurion hints at seeking Western weapons to balance new Soviet submarines delivered to Egypt.

Cairo al Kahira Jidda Saudi Arabia Gulf of Aqaba Gulf Israel Red Sea Eilat Singi U. MN AL Kahnia Aqaba Gulf al Sahira London David Ben-Gurion Egypt Russia Alexandria Washington Gdynia

Weather Summary from United States Weather Bureau

The bulletin lists high and low temperatures for cities including Long Beach Los Angeles Omaha Las Vegas Phoenix Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Portland Cleveland Denver St Paul Des Moines Salt Lake City Detroit San Francisco Seattle Miami New Orleans Washington New York with highs near 100s and lows 50s to 80s. Tidal information notes today’s high tides around 3 feet and low tides near 3 feet with specific times, sunrise at 6 15 and sunset at 7 35.

United States Long Beach City Los Angeles Omaha Las Vegas Phoenix Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Portland Gleveland Lowig Denver Paul Des Moines Salt Lake Detroit San Franciago Fairbanks Seattle Miami Thermal New Orleans Washington New York

Three Kentucky boys drown in Ohio River tragedy

In Elizabethton near the Ohio River, John Shaffer 13 Muriel Staffer Jr 15 and Bobby Joe Jones 19 all Tol Ky residents drowned after a swift current dragged them beneath the water near the Elizabethton Ferry. Authorities said the group of six youths were swimming by the sandbay when the incident occurred and rescue crews began search efforts.

Elizabethtown Kentucky Ohio River Vie’ Fims John Shaffer Muriel Staffer Jr Bobby Joe Jones

Bandits Grab $30 Loot at Gas Station

Two men robbed Handock Service Station early Thursday, forcing attendant Edward D. Kearns to open the cash box. One bandit distracted him with a ruse about a sick person in the restroom while the other pistol whipped him to obtain the key. An accomplice waited in a car at the pumps.

Edward D. Kearns Handock S&cd E 7Th St Kearns

Prayer for Oppressed Cited by Vatican Authority

Vatican report notes a prayer by Pius XII seeking divine comfort for the tormented and oppressed behind the Iron Curtain. The church asks for aid and comfort for the faithful facing hardship under Communist regimes.

Vatican City Pappe Pius XII Comforc

Hoffa Bribery Trial Near End in High Stakes Defense

Hoffa defense attorney Williams urged jurors to send the Teamsters vice president back to the labor cause as the government pressed for prison for bribery and spying on the Senate Rackets Committee. The five week trial saw Judge Matthews brief the panel after a 3 am verdict charge looming.

Washington K James IR Hoffa Federal District Court Teamsters Good Fight Organized Labor Senate Tiward Bennett Williams U. S Edward P. Trooxell Burnita S. Matthews Williams

Council leaders dispute absence at budget meeting

Mayor Realer along with Councilmen Dalessi and Garrison object to reports alleging they were absent from last Tuesday's budget meeting. Only members present were noted by observers, drawing criticism from the trio.

Realer Dalessi Garrison

Rail Express Strike Ends in Seven Cities

The 88 day Teamsters strike against the Railway Express Agency in seven cities ends. Francis M. O'Neil of the National Mediation Board says about 3,500 workers will return to work at 12:01 am Monday in Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Newark Philadelphia St. Louis and San Francisco. Long Beach Railway Express office says packages are being accepted for rail delivery to previously affected areas. Air Express to resume Monday.

New York Railway Express Francis 4. O'Neil National Mediation Board Chicago Mintinnati Cleveland Newark Philadelphia St. Louis San Francisco Long Beach Railway Express Agency Air Express Mondey

Absence of Three Council Members Sparks Debate

The record notes that 40 there was not no quorum and three council members were absent. Garrison was away on duty assigned by the council. Supporters say there are no more dedicated men on the council and that titles require more time in the chamber.

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