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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1957

Page

2

Khrushchev in Helsinki fuels TV fame and odd rumor mill

In Helsinki Nikita Khrushchev, longtime agent for Marx, Lenin & Associates, stirs talk as he visits the Finnish capital amid rumors of him becoming a US TV star. Reports say various shows are linked to his name, with Finland’s Urho Kekkonen noting the financial oddity of the arrangement.

Nikita Nick Khrushchev Marx, Lenin & Associates Helsinki Finland Nich Dntelink Fiona Helelpki Fletch Jones Rick Vampira Kremlin Ruemors Stockholm Warsaw Nikita Khrushchev Anurees Finand Urho Kekkonen Kekkonen United States Kheushehey Ketekonen

Aid Bill Advances With Restrictions On Loans

Washington committee approved a foreign aid program totaling 3 0371 1000000 for the coming year, with key limitations. Provisions bar loans to Communist satellites, require notification for loans above twenty million dollars for projects extending beyond one year, and scale back military aid funding from President Eisenhower’s request. The measure also funds a development loan fund to channel most U S economic aid in the future, while defense and special assistance programs face cuts. A separate note mentions odd local incidents and a mix of unrelated items.

Washington Sonuls Foreign Relations Committee Eisenhower U.S THF Inw U.S. Md New Development Fund Congress Defense Oo Muipport

Congress Aid Sought in Girard Jap Court Case

News of Washington action as supporters press for U S involvement in William Girard case amid moves to transfer to Japanese courts. Lawyers from New York Illinois and Washington convene to unify defense strategy and pursue habeas corpus while detailing plans for trials and embassy diplomacy.

Washington Ajseph Robinson New York White Girard Maeashi Naka Subal Toyo Dewaty Congress Kinga William Girard Supreme Court Dayton M. Uarrington Peoria James D. Reynoldsnd Elliott B. Young Warrings Marl J. Carroll Jos

Joint Army Navy Air Force to hold Marlex landing exercise

The Defense Department announced a joint landing exercise at Camp Pendleton involving Army Navy and Air Force units to demonstrate amphibious warfare techniques. About 1,100 Marines will participate along with airborne elements, prelanding air strikes, naval gunfire, and beach preparation by underwater demolition teams as part of Navy fleet week activities.

Washington Defense Department Army Navy Air Fore Camp Pendleton Lailborne

Weather high and low temperatures ported by US weather bureau

Weather data from Portland and surrounding areas shows high temperatures near 84 and low around 68. Timeline notes indicate readings around 7:33 am and later in the afternoon with additional values seen at 2:12 am and early evening.

United States Weather Bundey Vt Lew Tia Bunrleat

Four Warships Going on Tour From San Diego

Four destroyer division 172 ships named UBS Twining Shields Erben and Colshan sailed from San Diego to begin six month tours of duty in the Western Pacific the Navy announced Friday.

San Diego Destroyer Division 172 Western Pacific Navy UBS Twining Shields Erben Colshan

Bride of Ku Klux Klan Leader Is Released for Pregnancy

In Talladega Alabama Dearbara Ellice Richardson Horn, 11 or 12, was released from jail after three days. Her parents Mr and Mrs William Richardson sought paternity and marriage annulment. Judge Jeary O Hurst freed Horn after conferring with her guardians. Horn had wed Alvin Morn, a 45 year old widower with six children, in Trenton Georgia on May 3. Officials pursued a fugitive warrant against Morn, arguing the girl was a minor at marriage.

Talladega Ala Alvin Horn Jeary O. Hurst Dearbara Ellice Richardson Horn William J. Michard Hurst Horna Attornen Haney Respank Richardsons Hoel Love Horn Yaladly Barbara Trenton Georgia Mabaina Tilchardsons

Torrance Witnesses Describe Union Violence and Payments

Testimony before Senate investigators alleges Bakers' Union acts in New York and Denver used money from dues to hire beaters in Los Angeles area. Witnesses claim payments to Nelson and Cross funded assaults, with Mrs. Lower invoking the Fifth Amendment to avoid answering about work for the union. The testimony cites a history of financial irregularities and intimidation by union organizers.

Devore Los Angeles Senate Bakers’ Unions New York City Kennedy Mra. Lower Bakers Miami Beach Flas Denver Calas New York Portland Ore Sumner Towa Mra Lower Rec Placer Cosmopolitan Eliio Kay ‘Thorpe Randlay Tors Rance Colt Makers Local Nelson Cross Washington, D.C Alo Frank Gardone Gardone Barclay Kay Lower Bakers' Union Senate Rackets Investigating Committee AP Phota

Film Stars Pose at Camera Day in Manhattan Beach

Hundreds of amateur photographers will gather on the local strand Sunday for Camera Day activities staged by the Chamber of Commerce. Celebrities including Greta Thyssen Dorothy Malone and Cecily Bond are listed among participants, with male guests and a Skipper Jack hosted contest and prizes. Water events such as water skiing and sport boat races are planned at the Municipal Pier with activities starting at 10.

Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Yvonne Lime Barbara Alale Greta Thyssen Dorothy Malone Cecily Bond Manhattan Appnear

Women’s Clubs back international police force

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs announced at Asheville North Carolina that they favor establishing an international police force. The statement was addressed to United Nations officials on Friday and emphasizes global cooperation for public safety and security.

Haden Nix Dallas Haden World Police Asheville N.C General Federation of Women’s Clubs United Nations

Three Men Die In Separate Vehicle Crashes In City Area

In Wilmington a panel truck struck by a flatbed semi trailer killed Dario Durand, 46, of 2127 Del Amo Blvd, after his vehicle was hit on Wilmington-San Pedro Rd. James H. Gibson, 32, of 11944 Maine Ave, drove the flatbed. no other injuries reported. In Long Beach Henry Kraling, 41, of 3842 Myrtle Ave, was seriously hurt when his electric car was rear‑ended by a hit‑and‑run driver at Anshelm St and Cedar Ave. In another crash Friday night at Cherry Ave and Artesia St, Laurence Henderson, 62, of 5211 KE 2nd St, suffered possible skull fracture, concussion, and bruises. Thelma Colbaugh, 28, of Lakerwood, was not injured. Also injured were Manuel Gomez, 53, of JH10 dJerney Ave, Artonla, driver of the other car, and his passenger Adella Gomez, 28, of the summit address.

Dario Nurand del Amo Wilmington-San Pedro Rd Wilmington James H. Gibson Maine Ave Duand Durand Long Beach Henry Kraling Myrtle Ave Anshelm St Cedar Ave Cherry Ave Artesia St Laurence Henderson 2Nd St Community Hospital Thelma Colbaugh Lakerwood

Crime in Los Angeles Hits All-Time High in 1956

Major Jeremse reports LA crime rose 24.2 percent to a city record 201,222 incidents in 1956. Police department notes sustained increases across districts and urges continued enforcement.

Los Angeles Police Department

2800 More Flu Cases Reported in Asia Epidemic

New Delhi reported 2800 new influenza cases on Friday and its first death in the Asian outbreak. The region notes 3000 cases yesterday and 4000 prior. Bombay says easing, Calcutta reports ongoing spread. The two largest cities have documented hundreds of thousands of infections.

Asia New Delhi India Bombay Calcutta

Eisenhower urges GOP to unite behind party platform

President Eisenhower tells about 2,000 at a GOP conference that the party must stop internal squabbling and back the 1956 platform. He warns personal desires and budget criticisms threaten victory in 1960 and emphasizes loyalty to party pledges and principles. He defends the budget and rejects claims platforms are mere pretenses.

Washington White House Congress GOP Elennoviér Hlalg Programe GOI Hiae Hkeerie Eisenhower Juardiate Ithera Ike Marty Elect

Warships Gather for Fete in Norfolk

Warships from 27 nations roared cannon salutes as Hampton Roads hosted a 10 day US Navy review. A Cypriot-American owner protested in front of his Norfolk restaurant, prompting officials to remove a Turkish flag to avert an international incident.

Norfolk U. S. Navy Hampton Roads US. Navy George K. George Fred. Duckworth George Washington

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