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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1958

Page

3

Probers to Hear Adams on Fix Charges Today

Senate and House investigators prepare to question Sherman Adams about relations with Bernard Goldfine. The testimony centers on two matters tied to Goldfine’s business interests and Adams’s role in setting up meetings. Officials say Adams will answer all questions in a potential 10 a.m. session.

Adams Washington Sherman Adams House Bernard Geldfine Boston Eisenhower Laide Goldline Ewsmen Sheridan Adams

Long Beach man held after shot wound mystery

A Long Beach man is jailed after a shooting near Monday Brookhurst and Orangewood Avenues. He claims self defense but police note all bullets in the car are on the passenger side while a .22 caliber pistol and cartridge shells are found.Witnesses report a hitchhiker ordered him to move over. the man denies details and refuses a lie detector test as investigators seek answers before noon.

Long Beach Grove Russel Gundry, Ave Yrang ‘County Anaheim Brookhurst Orangewood Aves Clerik Gayle Simmons Anajicim Iangay S. Claudina St

Shoemaker Crashes Into Wife's Car on Friday the 13th

San Diego mayhem as Witfe's car collides with Shoemaker Hillis Wood, 65, who said he is not superstitious. He recalls his wife Mrs. Wood, 52, warning to be careful the day before the 13th. Wood and his wife suffer injuries.

San Diego Ufl Hillis Wood Wood

Widow of Machine Gun Kelly Wins Kidnaping Trial Revision

Oklahoma City reports that Kathryn Kelly and Ora Shannon, once given life sentences for the 1933 Urschel kidnaping, were freed on bond as federal judge Wallace vacated their sentences to allow new trials. FBI record issues cited. no new date set.

Kelly Oklahoma City George Mrs. Shannon W. R. Wallace FBI William P. Rogers U. S Paul Cress Ora Shannon Wallace

Social Security Benefit Hikes Considered by House Panel

Secretary Folsom signaled the administration would not oppose a cost of living raise this year though he preferred changes delayed until next January. The Ways and Means Committee opened hearings on possible revisions. Proposals include an 8 percent increase for those on the rolls before September 1954 and smaller raises for later entrants, plus raising the wage base from 4200 to 4800 dollars affecting taxes and future benefits.

Washington U Folsom House Ways ‘and Means Congress

New Navy Devices Sniff Out Submerged Submarines

Pi-Data reports the Navy has developed methods for air reconnaissance to detect submerged subs by smelling or scuffing the presence of underwater vessels. Techniques include smudge-pot decoys and ionized exhaust gas trails from submarines enabling planes to track chemical disturbances from distance.

Navy Washington

Labor drives choose state director in California fight

The California State Federation announced the selection of a statewide director amid a labor campaign opposing a right to work measure. The article describes a controversial submarine locating method claimed to use odoriferous and radioactive particle detection, alleged to locate powered submarines by air trail. Navy officials called the piece a security breach, while the publication’s editor denied any breach. Curtis W. Roberts was named in the labors’ press release as part of the public relations firm involved.

Sumacuies Navy San Francisco California Afrincs C. J. Haggerty Curtis W. Roberts Itidn Gross & Roberts

Detective Guilty in Arm Plot

Richard Mowery a private detective pleaded guilty in a plot to plant a dead woman s arm and pass it as Mrs Evelyn Throsby Scott s to cast suspicion on her husband who was convicted last December of her murder The second defendant Frank Massad continued his trial as prosecutors described the scheme and a mistrial request was denied with a July 15 sentencing date set for Mowery

Los Angeles Vpi Richard Mowery L. Ewing Scott Frank Massad Mowery Massad Evelyn Throsby Scott Scott Massed J. Herman Zander Arthur J.crowley Samme Wey

Tunisia Enacts Full News Censorship Clampdown

On Monday night Tunisia ordered a complete media blackout, clamping down on all news dispatches from the country for an indefinite period, officials announced. The move suspends reporting, stoking local and international concern over press freedoms.

Tunis Tunisia

Fragmented hotel ad with late 20th century feel

A damaged OCR style hotel advertisement promises private baths, new carpeting, desks, and dagged daily maid service. It lists dining options, room rates at £25.60 weekly, and a phone contact HE 06-6253 for meals and breakfast offerings with references to public houses and outside pubs.

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