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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1957

Page

4

Study Says Cigarettes Are Killers

A controversial final report asserts smoking raises death risks across several diseases. Data shows smokers face higher rates of stomach ulcers cancer esophagus larynx mouth tongue and throat cancer with long term quitters nearing non smoker mortality. The study notes critics question methods yet finds increased death risk persists even among those who cut back.

Manymond Tobacc Industry Research Committee Dh Hammond Cizar Hammond Venomen

Fair Trial Assured by Leader in Girard Case

Acting Prime Minister Ishii pledged a fair trial for William S. Girard under Japanese justice, saying the United States decision would foster five-nation goodwill. American servicemen voiced cautious support, noting expectations of a proper, watched proceeding while Girard reportedly expressed satisfaction with Japanese court handling.

Toryd Ll Mitaurjuo Ishii U.S. Army William S. Girard Ishii U. S United States Girard

Hometown Outrage Over Girard Decision Sparks Ottawa Talk

Ottawa residents express anger over a decision involving Louis Girard 28 and a Japanese court trial. Citizens protest by advocating action against the government while a mother in Ottawa reads a telegram to President Eisenhower accusing him of betrayal and urging swift retribution.

Ottawa Girard William S Girnerd Hut J White House Louis Girard Ike Eisenhower Noasewife Mra Walter Carrot Mothers of America Pearl Jarcber Sho

Court Finds Drill Instructor Guilty of Shoving Incident

SAN ANTONIO Texas a Air Force court martial on Tuesday found Drill Instructor Willan Roberts Jr guilty of mistreating recruits by shoving trainee Robert Disenbacher 20 of Astoria Long Island New York. The court also found him guilty of kicking Airman George Walker while not guilty of assaulting the plan. Disenbacher died two days after the incident, which was attributed to heat exhaustion and kidney ailments.

San Antonio Tex Willan Roberts Jr Lockhind Air Force Base C. Roberts Teale Robert Disenbacher Astoria Long Island N.Y Roberts Disensbacher Disenbacher Failty George Walker

Soldier Must Face Trial by Japanese in Girard Case

An American soldier, William C. Girard, 21, faces trial by Japanese authorities after being charged with causing a death while on guard duty in Japan. The case sparks U S debates on the status of forces treaties and whether Eisenhower fully approved the approach to be used for Girard. Supporters call for a speedy full report, with lawmakers urging review of the treaty and Japanese trial procedures.

William C. Girard Army Girach Wilson-Dulles Iagerty Eisenhower Congress Dan Daniel American Legion Daniel Danville Sen Ervin D-Nc Sen. Flanders Defense Department Robert Dechert Follaw Thy United States Japan U.S Mitice Senate Girard Services Sérioud Mason Sen. Douglas D-Iil Wilson Subset Tensiona Dulles Wison Vinson House Armed Services Wilson Wahle House Witton White House James C. Hagerty

Senate approves oil exploration data access plan

The Senate joined the Assembly in adopting a conference committee compromise on a bill requiring oil companies to make exploration data available to the State Lands Commission for use in leasing tidelands for all drilling.

Senate Sacramento Assembly State Landed Commission

Becks Son Balks at Inquiry Continues on Page A-1

Teamsters President Dave Beck pleaded innocent to income tax evasion charges in Tacoma Washington. He appeared 20 minutes early for arraignment before U.S. Judge George S Boldt on two counts involving 1950 income and deductions claimed for a joint return with his wife. The first count alleges underreporting income to 71 960 while earning 135 226. The second cites misreporting building and maintenance expenses for Council No 28 as 18 718 though actual costs were far lower. Trial expected to begin next fall.

Beck Teamster Tacoma Wash Teamsters Dave Beck Heck U.S George S. Boldt Diding Council No

Tribute to crash victim to be honored by Alpha Tau Omega

Members of Alpha Tau Omega travel to Long Beach for rites honoring a deceased brother. A chartered bus will carry the group arriving shortly before 4 30 p m for a rosary and prayer service. The event follows the fatal crash that claimed a fraternity brother.

Long Alpha Tay Ome John Dean Lichtenhan

Spirits Lifted Off Cruiser by Dry Thieves

Long Beach residents report a break in aboard a 26-foot cabin cruiser moored on the Rivo Alto Canal. Thieves removed a pack of whisky and beer, rifled two partially filled bottles, and took box lunches during a Sunday to Monday theft. Owner John D. Bowler said the craft was anchored at the canal and police were notified.

Rivo Alto Canal Long Beach John D. Bowler San Poalte Rive Altorose Donald P. Nash Molino Ave O.flood Prospect Ave

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