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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1957

Page

3

House Approves Ike's Mideast Stand 350 to 60

The House backed President Eisenhower’s Middle East policy resolution by 380 to 60, voting after a Senate amendment. The measure empowers the president to resist aggression in the area and to act on a $200 million aid package with limited debate. Representative Clarence J Brown opposed the gag rule.

Washington House Eisenhower Middle East White House United States Senate Lise Tobe Clarence J. Brown Ihlac

Residents Oppose Shop Center at Planning Board Meeting

Planning board heard strong resident opposition to a proposed 1,200 foot retail center at 4600 4798. Local critics cited traffic, neighborhood impact, and urged rejection while developers pledged improvements and adherence to a city plan. District figures including John W McCormack and A R Bredahl weighed in as supporters highlighted anticipated commercial benefits.

William M. Colmer House John W. McCormack Mass Planning Commission Eisenhower White House Pacific Coast Inc

Israelis Blow Up Forts at Gulf of Aqaba Front

Arab forts were dynamited by Israeli forces near the Gulf of Aqaba as preparations for withdrawal progressed. Gaza withdrawal continued with United Nations troops taking over administration while Israeli units began exiting. Demolition teams wrecked concrete pillboxes and a munitions depot as the gulf’s access was effectively closed.

Tel Aviv Intaol U Tarael Tyropa Gulf of Aqaba Gaza Strip United Nations Anit Bharm el Sheikh Avent Aqaba U.N Gulf Tsfall Ahilpax

Egypt Moves Toward Final Canal Clearout

Middle East News Agency reports Egypt ready to approve final canal work as Israeli-led operations continue to clear sunken vessels and military obstructions. Destruction and delays persist while preparations for completion step up under UN and USA oversight.

Egypt Raymond A. Wheeler USA Planca

Marine Says Charge Made Under Threat For Silence

A Marine private testified at a court martial that he was threatened with the brig unless he signed a statement against a drill corporal and that the statement was altered. The case involved mistreatment charges against Cpl. William K. Walsh and other personnel, with defense motions over venue and evidence, as military proceedings continued.

Parris Island S. C Walsh William K Lyndhur Tribune Walliva Fred Mt. Veron David Lee Porter Hartford jcruHa Edmond L. Ramboff Watertown N.Y Pat Morgan Austin Tex Walsh Cruft Peta Rough Ax

Case Against Divers Spouse Dismissed for Lack of Evidence

The Casf court began last month after Mrs. Divers filed a complaint charging Robert Sterling Divers aged 36 with striking her. The couple later reconciled and Mrs Divers asked the charge be dropped. Judge Sutter dismissed the charge against him for lack of evidence.

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