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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1957

Page

2

Burglar shot at Chicago store as police fire in pursuit

Two Chicago officers hid in a Capitol Paint Co store to trap a weekend burglar. They fired warning shots, the suspect fled, and the officers fired again, wounding paint cans. William Steptore was later found smeared with bright red paint. In Dallas, Capt Armour sought $37 for ripped pants after a chair incident at the municipal airport terminal. Assistant City Atty Schroeder Jr. urged rejection, but the Dallas city council planned a decision.

Chicago Capitol Paint Co William Steptore Dallas Tex Thomas M. Armour Earon Cant Armour Arthur Schroeder Jr Schroeder

Mexican Guide Hired Boat Out After Harbor Murders

Acapulco authorities recount the slayings of two New York tourists by a Mexican guide and his accomplice on a harbor boat. The pair beat the victims with a baseball bat, robbed them, and dumped them overboard bound in chains. A re-enactment was performed as police searched for the bodies.

Acapulco Mexico UDA New York Lyle Fenton Fenton Joseph Michel Mia Heith Hallock Rizzane Ahore Flah Pallee Promier Michel London St. James Park John Hunter York Hatlock Lang Hunter Munter Irgal Ministry of Works Hallock Jon Wal

Ship Freed From Ice After Thirteen Foot Blockade

CAPETOWN South Africa The Japanese research ship Soya Maru trapped twelve days in Antarctic ice near Prince Harold coast with a Soviet icebreaker aiding. Captain Mitsuji Matsumoto said eight to ten feet thick ice resisted TNT charges as they bored eight foot holes and used explosives. Crew to depart Capetown Friday via Singapore for Japan with the Ob, as scientists join IGY program.

Capetown South Africa Antarctic Os Ib Mitsuji Matsumoto Prince Harold Antarctica Australia Mesumoto Japan Singapore

Breaker Aids Tankers in Ice Through Saint George’s Bay

A U S Navy breaker and a USAF reconnaissance plane joined forces Saturday to clear a path through St. George's Bay for three stranded oil tankers. The Edlato guided by air craft led Mission San Gabriel to port with aviation fuel for Harmon Field. The bay had been blocked with ice since Jan 30.

Stephenville Nild USAF St. George's Bay Argentia Edlato U. S San Gabriel Harmon Field Gabriel Eniisto Tee Field

Adlai Stevenson Joins Field Foundation Board

Adlai Stevenson accepted membership Sunday on the board of directors of the Field Foundation, an organization focused on child welfare and intercultural relations. He fills the post left vacant by the death of Marshal Field.

Adlai New York Adlai Stevenson The Field Foundation Marshal Field

Independent Daily Notices March 27 items from Aluth and Pine avenues

Local notices published in the Independent Chronicle list various community items and brief public notices for March 27, including dates and locations on Aluth Street and Pine Avenue. The page presents standard classified-like notices typical of daily newspapers with concise event or action details.

Christian Radio Plans 100000-Watt Transmitter for Arab World

In New York the National Council of Churches announced a plan to build a 100000 watt transmitter in the Middle East to beam programs to Arabic speakers. The station will operate with the Near East Christian Council in Beirut Lebanon. Dr W Burton Martin said it will be a Protestant voice for the region featuring music drama light entertainment Bible study and devotions for workers farmers and homemakers.

New York Nae Fional Council of Churches Middle East Near East Christian Council Beirut Lebanon W. Burton Martin Council Division of Foreign Missions’ Broadcasting Unit Noar Esat

Young convention leader honored by state association

Howard Jonre was elected president of the State Association of Convention Bureaus. His long civic involvement in Long Peach and enthusiasm, good judgment, and personable leadership earned him this notable honor for a young fellow new to the business.

NEAWA Howard Jonre State Association of Convention Bureaus Minny

Long Beach Economy Boost From New Dollar Circulation

Petronius Jr. highlights the economic impact of new dollars circulating in Long Beach. He claims the measures bring millions into the local economy and sees broad support for his leadership, noting his election as state president reflects endorsement of his qualities.

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Washington UP executive hospitalized after heart attack

Lyle C. Wheen vice president and general Washington manager of United Press was hospitalized for treatment after a heart attack. Dr. Bernard J. Walsh, a prominent Washington heart specialist, said the attack was of moderate degree.

Lyle Wilsdén Washington (T Lyle C. Wheen Washington United Press Bernard J. Walsh

Soviet article notes Lenin names long lines at Red Square

A Moscow Sunday feature describes long queues from across the Soviet Union at the Lenin Stalin tomb in Red Square. The piece mentions Lenin by name twice while omitting any explicit mention of Stalin.

Stalin Moscow Soviet Russia Soviet Union Red Square Lenin

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