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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1958

Page

3

Presidential Pardon Sought Shibley Feted After Release

George Shibley a Long Beach attorney recently paroled after a three year sentence for conspiring to steal military records was feted by hundreds at a Lakewood party. Supporters urge a presidential pardon to erase the record, while Shibley plans to resume his law practice and relax briefly with family. He praised reform-minded penologists and said he may seek work restrictions despite clearance to practice.

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Criticism of Burke Softened in Senate Testimony

Sources close to McElroy said his criticism of Burke was softened after reflecting on his Senate testimony and its White House impact. McElroy maintained he did not seek Burke's replacement, but cautioned the defense chief to align with presidential support for the amendments.

Senate White House McElroy Burke Eves Defense Secretary Defense Department

Bomb scare delays party boat near harbor

About 150 sightseers gathered under a broiling sun as a bomb scare prompted harbor guards to search a yacht off the pier. After the coast guard and bomb squad arrived, actress Zsa Zsa Gabor and photographer were briefly swooped into a cautious moment before resuming the cruise and a 12 piece band played cha cha.

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Riot at Harbor Theater Lands Several Adults in Jail

Police halted a wild fight after a rock n roll show sparked a riot at 632 N Avalon Blvd Wilmington. Officers arrested both adults and youths, with no severe injuries reported. The disturbance followed a separate incident nearby involving juveniles and a damaged storefront window.

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Eisenhower Accused Over Adams Goldfine Case

Washington UPI dispatch says House influence panel chief criticizes President Eisenhower for “passing off” facts in the Adams Goldfine case. Chairman Oren Harms of the investigating subcommittee calls this the most significant phase in the alleged influence for favors case involving Sherman Adams and Bernard Goldfine. Harris cites evidence of preferential treatment from both Federal officials and Goldfine’s wealth.

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Tornado over Kansas City unsettles stadium crowd

A funnel tornado touched down near Kansas City and touched a garage, uprooting trees and breaking windows as it swept over the metropolitan area. Nearly 15,000 fans at Municipal Stadium watched the cloud move away before evacuation plans began. The storm caused minor damage with no serious injuries reported.

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