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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1957

Page

3

U S Urges Open East West Radio TV Exchanges

The United States urged Soviet leaders and American officials to conduct uncensored radio and television broadcasts to each other’s publics. The State Department proposed a regular exchange to promote freer information flow and reduce tensions, suggesting non top ranking officials deliver the messages to focus on content. The note was delivered to Soviet Ambassador Georgi Zarubin and publicized to gain attention.

Washington United States Russia State Department Georgi Zarubin Britain France Geneva

Disneyland to Add Five Attractions in 1958 Plan

Disney announces a five attraction expansion to Disneyland with a Liberty Street diorama of America, a presidential history show, a haunted house, a wax museum on pirates and a Thames Edison Square science hall. The total cost rises to about 24 million dollars with current development for 1957 at 1.8 million.

Anahedm Walt Disneyland Amusement Park Disney Southern California Disneyland Liberty Street America George Washington Fright D. Eisenhower Jeans Square Frontierland Thames Edison Square Tomorrowland

Man Plunges 15 Floors in New York Skyline Fall

A 51 year old businessman, Joseph Klein, plunged 13 floors from a window at the New York Produce Exchange in the financial district Monday night. He survived after crashing through a skylight. taken to Beekman Downtown Hospital in critical condition with multiple fractures and internal injuries. His wife cited business troubles.

Financial District Courvived Joseph Klein Klein New York Produce Exchange Beekman

San Pedro Clerk to Officiate at O'Brien Wedding

Hollywood report says Pat O Briens 23 year old daughter Margaret and Maximilian D Garten 24 obtained a marriage license on Monday They will wed Saturday at St Martinet Tours Catholic Church near Brentwood Father George Gallagher of San Pedro will officiate The couple met while doing graduate work in education at Loyola University of Los Angeles and both plan teaching careers.

Hollywood Pat O'Brien Margaret Maximilian D. Garten Bej St. Martinet Tours Catholic Brentwood George Gallagher San Pedro Loyola University of Los Angeles

Two Jupiter C Rockets Ready to Launch Satellite

Huntsville area reports two Jupiter C rockets assembled at Cape Canaveral and ready to fire for an Earth satellite mission. Navy to launch per Defense Department orders as 1958 target date slips. mission aims to study cosmic rays and Earth’s shape while remeasuring globe size.

Huntsville Ala Cape Canaveral Fla Redstone Arstal Defense Department Navy Space Globe

Navy Prisoner Abuse Charged

Courts martial were recommended for eight Navy and Marine guards at Jacksonville Naval Air Station brig for mistreating prisoners. Four Marines face stern trials. others receive reprimands or separate investigations. Officer Harris announced the action covering alleged excessive calisthenics and striking between Feb 1 and Mar 5. No permanent injuries reported.

Jacksonville Fla Navy Marine Jacksonville Naval Air Station William S. Harris Harris Hintertween John E. Macanee, Jr Bedford Ohio Ranald E. Clark Liberty Tex Pfe Emil A. Caray Drexel HU Pfc Claude E. Morgan Memphis Tenn

Crippled Airliner Makes Safe Belly Landing

An airliner with landing gear failure landed belly first at Wold-Chamberlain Field in Minneapolis after a 2 1/2 hour flight from Grand Forks. Pilot Orlin A. Gudim guided the DC3 to a safe, controlled stop while crew and seven passengers were unharmed. Foam was spread along the runway to preclude a fire as the aircraft slid the full runway length.

Minneapolis Mr Tatie North Central Airlines Wold-Chamberlian¢ Field Gudim Asnesses Grand Forks N.D Mini Neapolis Orlin A. Gudim Peller Bally Dorothy Trails Grane Forks

Fatal Self-Defense Ruling in Ex-Boxer Death

Los Angeles coroner's jury ruled that the death of former welterweight boxer Tony Canali Jaxt Thursday in a four man brawl at a wholesale meat market was justifiable homicide in self defense. Canelli's legal name was Giancanelli and Michael W. Leahy, 22, was booked on suspicion of murder after the fight. The shooting followed a quarrel involving Canelli and his brother in law Tony Conti, 42, who sought a divorce from Canelli's sister.

Los Angeles Tony Canali Canelli Giancanelli Michael W. Leahy Leahy Tony Conti

Flying saucer anniversary stirs public wonder worldwide

A long excerpt traces the 1947 Kenneth Arnold sighting near Mount Rainier and the ensuing saucer craze. It notes global believer clubs, saucer books, and a British journal predicting a banner year for flying saucers, while officials in the United States dismiss outer space origins.

Journail of Space Eisenhower Air Force

Edison Co Pact OKd in Stanton

Stanton city council approved a contract with Southern California Edison Co for electrical supply. The 2 percent commission is based on gross annual receipts. A weed abatement ordinance public hearing was scheduled and signs will be posted. The Magnolia School District seeks permission to build a school at Cerritos and Dale Streets.

Stanton Southern California Edison Co Victor Zunelga Magnolia Cerritos and Dale Sts

Trainman Ride Dies in Fort Worth Leader Charles H. Smith

Charles H. Smith, 67, senior national vice president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, died Monday in Fort Worth. The longtime union leader chaired meetings and represented members nationwide. His passing leaves a void in railroad labor circles and among colleagues.

Fort Worth Tex Charles H. Smith The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen

Navy Bombers Collide Over Chesapeake Bay

NORFOLK VA AP Four Navy airmen killed when two North American Savage bombers collided during routine training, plunged into Chesapeake Bay off Ocean View Park. Witnesses describe a brief contact before the planes dove straight down. no chutes seen, wreckage scarce. Navy identity release pending next of kin, gear trouble cited in unofficial report.

Norfolk, Va Chesapeake Bay Nortfolk Naval Air Station Ocean View Park Navy Ebbtide Beach

Praises Hospital as Much Improved Under New Administration

Fore man Braden Finch of the grand jury said his brothers finished their investigation of Orange County General Hospital and found conditions much improved under the current administration. He recalled a former administration described as deplorable. Finch, ex Newport Beach councilman and civic worker, said the group will issue a progress report on its activities.

Newport Beach Braden Finch Grand Jury Orange County General Hospital Finch Elvic

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