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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1957
Page
1
Incumbents Triumph as Dooley defeats Mayor Vermillion and Dalessi secures a victory. Controversial results shape a tense municipal election with both challengers and established figures gaining ground in a closely watched contest.
In Long Beach General Municipal election Charles R. Dooley, a North Long Beach merchant, defeats Mayor George M. Vermilion by 491 votes amid a low turnout of 46,692 voters. Dooley led late and maintained the edge, with absentee ballots not changing the result. Willian Dalessi won the fourth district seat, while incumbents across the council were reelected. A new water bond measure of 36.4 million was approved.
Washington announced it will let Japan try an American soldier for killing a Japanese woman, a decision praised by Japan and condemned by Congress and veterans groups. Critics urged repeal of the Status of Forces treaty as U.S. troops face Japanese prosecutors. The case stems from the January 10 shooting of 80-year-old Naka Sakura while she collected scrap metal.
New Orleans reports Dorothy Lamour broke an ankle today but intends to perform barefoot as her trademark. A wheel chair will aid her at the Montes Jeanne in the French Quarter. a spokesman said the injury occurred around 2:20 am in a tub.
A fragmented clipping shows officials discussing summer smoking habits and cigar brand endorsements. The AMA and AWA figures debate policy direction for the coming year amid references to rail transport, town prescriptions, and a missing doctor.
Margaret Truman gave birth to a baby boy at Doctors Hospital weighing 8 pounds 1? ounces. The child is the daughter of former President Harry S Truman and is reported to be well. The father’s name and other details are not fully clear in the damaged text.
A fragment from a feature shows Mrs Truman touring a New York hair clinic seeking a remedy for her phobia about Elmer’s hair products. The scene centers on her observations of the clinic process, its props, and the doctor’s measured care, foreshadowing a future personal turn.
The column questions whether foreign aid should continue as a permanent program or be tapered based on world conditions. Proponents say it preserves military bases and lowers costs, while the claim that aid prevents Communism diminishes. The writer notes uncertainty and hints at continued discussion on Page A-0.
Sacramento AP report details charges and denials over alleged illegal political contributions by California National Guard officers to Gov. Knight’s 1954 campaign. Assemblyman Munnell says Hatch Act questions merit investigation. Maj. Gen. Jones admits fundraising from senior Guard officers. Johnson defends voluntary nature of the donations as initiated by the adjutant general.
New York report from Mm Heavy cites a cancer study by the American Cancer Society. Doctors Morn Hammond Yarn warn regular smokers die earlier, with lung cancer risk ten times higher and coronary death 70 percent above non-smokers. Quitting cigarettes reduces risk.
Unofficial returns show district tallies with Raymond C. Healer 30,810 in First District and Gerald Deamond 81,968 versus Fred Wilkessessee 12,508 in Second District. The report notes figures for Third and Fourth Districts and cites a related medical conference discussion on smoking health risks.
Old school reform plan is cut in half by a Senate committee. Names and figures from the Sixth to Eighth Districts appear in the damaged text with reference to teachers, statistics, and opposition notes. The article hints at debate over smoking and personal resolve amid district mentions.
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