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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

4

El Toro Pilot Dies in Supersonic Jump

An El Toro Marine pilot parachuted from a jet near San Diego during a supersonic flight but died after becoming entangled in his parachute lines. Helicopters from Marine units assisted, efforts to extract him failed, and the rescue team was recovered aboard the USS Chase. The pilot died in San Diego at dockside.

el Toro Jane San Diego Willam F. North Salpan Pl Santa Ana Santa Ana, Mying Telicopters Crepilot 1St LY Richard D. Mars Wilshire Acesond USS Chase U.S. Marine Corps Uidal Parris Ialand S. C Aemy

Soviet Protest Over US Delay in Disarmament Talks

Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Valerian Zorin criticized the United States for delaying proposals as disarmament talks resumed in London after a five day recess. Zorin stressed Russia's own partial plan from April 30 including a call for an immediate suspension of nuclear tests. U.S. delegate Harold Stassen continued consultations with Western allies as Washington prepared a new proposal.

London Tutsiana Montay Arma-Cutting Phan Salt Save Valeran Zorin U.S Harold E. Stasser Zorin United States Britain France Canada Rusenia Stassen Russia Stasaen

Whittier Boy Receives Life Term in Slaying Case

A 16 year old Whittier California boy was sentenced to life imprisonment for the dollar and halt slaying of a Phoenix cook. Kenneth Dell Kelley also known as Tilahosky pleaded guilty to first degree murder in the robbery killing of Al Jennings near Buckeye Arizona on January 1.

Puqenin Arla Whittier Calif Kenneth Dell Kelley Tilahosky Maricopa County Yale McFate Youtie al Jennings Buckeye Arig

White House Replies To Khrushchev Soviet Telecast

The White House responded to Khrushchev's claim that America would adopt socialism by expressing hope that Russians may one day enjoy a free government. Press Secretary Hagerty noted the CBS Face the Nation appearance and urged that Soviet actions match its words. Congress members urged giving equal time to Soviet views on TV.

Washington White House Nikita S. Khrushchev America James C. Hagerty Khrug Red Party Bost Shchev Soviet Communist Party of Russian State Department Congress Hrintushchev Communist Party Hagerty Frances 7 Rollon ReChle CHIU Moscow Khrushchev CBS

Long Beach Student Among Three Booked for Bomb Planting

A Long Beach UC senior and two other collegians were booked by Nerkelry police for allegedly planting a homemade bomb on a fraternity house porch. The trio, all Sigma Chi members, faced felony counts later reduced to misdemeanors and were released pending June court reappearance. The device reportedly could have damaged area up to 15 feet but did not explode.

Long Beach University of California Nerkelry TH West Clayton 1 Mote Dr Sansalito Derek J. Thiessen Nevada City Ace Sigma Chi

Plan Cloud Seeding in San Gabriel Area

Plans for cloud seeding to increase rainfall over the San Gabriel Dam area were outlined by Los Angeles officials. County supervisors will review a pilot program to test cloud seeding effectiveness, proposing up to five seeding projects along the Hier River with experiments over two to three years.

Los Angeles San Gabriel Dam Roettger Harold E. Hedger Second Corps Los Angeles County Max Pemseltrict Uedger Hier Menia

Flooding at Texoma worsens as lake rises and towns flood

Lake Texoma waters surge to 642.29 feet with 75 000 cfs discharge, isolating half the 34 resorts around the lake. Torrential rains spread from the Panhandle to the coast, causing heavy damage, collapsed buildings, and new flood concerns across Texas and Oklahoma. A tornado was reported near Inn& field, but no injuries were noted.

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Senate Approves Higher Disability Pay for Workers

Senate advances paid disability benefits plan raising top weekly unemployment and disability insurance from 11 to 40 dollars. lawmakers discuss cloud seeding to influence rainfall affecting flood control.

Senate Sacramento Seemie Stoh William A. Munnell D-Monteviope Bella

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