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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1957

Page

3

Ben-Gurion Taunted in Parliament

In Jerusalem, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion faced a furious, taunting Parliament as he defended Israel’s plan to withdraw troops from Egypt and Gaza. He urged confidence in the move despite opposition protests, stating U.S. assurances and international statements back the settlement amid ongoing security concerns. Military preparations continued as the government pressed ahead with the Gaza and Gulf of Aqaba withdrawals.

Jerusalem David Rei Gusrion Israetl Reypt Gaza Fleckters Timie Rene Gurion Nenaiurion Israel Cone Quest Middle East Ben-Gurion Kneas Net Narcasm Capcakers Mi An Ben-Gurion Gaza Strip Gulf of Aqaba Maj Gon M. Marns Comemanner

Dulles Urges Clearing by Egyptians Over Suez Status

Secretary of State Dulles pressed Egypt to stop dragging its feet and clear the Suez Canal now that a major withdrawal is promised. He said the canal could reopen in ten days and that traffic should move quickly, easing toll payments. He tied prompt progress to verified Israeli withdrawal and Egyptian actions.

Wasilington Dulles Hgypt Suez Canal Arge Egyptian Suez Egypt Israel

Knowland Named UC Alumni Of The Year 1956

Sen William F Knowland R Calif was named University of California alumnus of the year for 1956 by the California Alumni Association The award will be presented at the annual charter day banquet at the Sheraton Palace hotel in San Francisco The announcement came from O Cort Majors president of the association Various theories circulated about a possible plane maneuver causing a sonic shock with speculation ranging from over the ocean to as far north as Santa Barbara

Los Angeles Ocean Santa Barbara

Walls Crack in L A Sonic Boom

A powerful blast, felt across Santa Monica and the San Fernando Valley, shook walls and ceilings, toppled dishes, and rattled windows. Police suggest a jet broke the sound barrier as the cause, while military and manufacturers deny involvement. Pigeons circled Pershing Square as ground stability was tested.

L. A Los Angeles Santa Monica San Fernando Valley Mia Squadnone Pershing Square

McCarthy Finds He's Unwelcome McCarthy Finds He's Unwelcome

The White House says surveys show a systemic cheating pattern on campuses and that many students accept it socially. Senator McCarthy and his wife were not invited to several social functions this season, prompting amusement from McCarthy who notes the broader social exclusion among 529 Congress members.

Chicago Washington White House Sen. McCarthy Regis Congress Press Fhilip Jacobs McCarthy Congress James C. Hagerty Hagerty Ala Eisenhower

Siren at Armory Shorted, Causing Widespread Alarm

The air raid siren atop the California National Guard Armory at 7th Street and Alamitos Avenue sounded at about 10 30 a m Tuesday, startling residents within miles. Police blamed an electrical short. an officer shut the siren after many inquiries to police and newspaper switchboards.

California National Guard 7Th St Alamitos Ave

Ghana Proclaims Independence from Britain in 1957

Accra Ghana celebrates its independence as Kwame Nkrumah is sworn and the nation shifts from British rule to a neutral foreign policy. Leaders pledge unity while the flag rising signals a new era for the Gold Coast and tropical West Africa. United States-educated Prime Minister Nkrumah states Ghana will pursue nonaligned relations amid global power shifts.

Accra Ghana Gold Coast West Africa Richard Nixon United States Kwame Nkrumah U. S Dirftish-supervisedt Lever

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