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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1957

Page

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Schrunk Balks at Lie Test

Washington mayor Terry D. Schrunk of Portland refused to finish a lie detector test amid Senate Labor Committee questions about a $500 bribe claim. Schrunk agreed to testify after the test, while former sheriff Sennink and Teamsters official Neck faced scrutiny and potential cooperation quotes.

Washington (UN Terry D. Schrunk Portland Ore Schrunk Senate Robert Kennedy Tortland Kennedy Schrank Neves Met Heer Sennink Teamsters Union Dave Neck John L. McCretlan D-Ark Senate Labor Tackets Committee Teck

Natives Flee Aleutian Volcano Alert

Natives from the village on Uinnak Island flee as Mount Vaciode, inactive nearly 200 years, erupts with white steam. Walter Freeman, aviation agent for Reeve Aleutian Airways, says villagers sought shelter at a sheep ranch after earthquakes began about 6 a.m. Monday and continued at half hour intervals. Navy submariain unit reports denied.

Anchorage Alaska Umnaki Walter Freeman Reeve Aleutian Aur Uinnak Vreeman Aleutian Chain Teporta Submariian Comer Nolply Greom Public Information Af Kodiak Sinval Basr

Alfred Hitchcock Cleared After Gallstone Surgery

Alfred Hitchcock, 37, famed director, is reported in good condition after gallstone removal surgery. He underwent a hernia operation in January and will remain at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for at least a week, according to his doctor.

Hollywood Alfred] Imehcock Mitchcock Iy Cedars Lebane Att Hospital

Inquest Drama as Youths Face Grand Jury

An inquest into the killing of motel operator Charles Styrsky leads to a grand jury. Maslowski 17 and accomplices Pelzer 16 Ramirez 17 and Jowski 17 show little emotion while the 18-year-old victim’s father denounces the accused. The four boys, students at the same high school as Barbara and Patricia Grimes, are linked to a separate double murder and a prior robbery.

Carl Pelzer Chicago Hixson Jerry Cincago Cour Charlea Styrsky Alsip David Clark Ramieres Mastowakl Clark Pelzer Barbara ‘Grimes Patricia Grimes Styrsky Aiito Atty Benjamin Adasimowski

Four Bus Line Changes Approved by City Bureau

City Bureau of Franchises approves changes to four Long Beach Motor Bus Co routes pending one more alteration. Henry F. Jordan cites better service for Loa Altus residents. state Public Utilities Commission retains jurisdiction. No public hearing planned. Woodruff branch extended from San Anseline Ave to Woodruff Ave and Fanwood Ave, with partial abandonments on San Anseline and Mezzanine. Alternate suggestion to route via Woodruff to Spring, pending traffic light at Woodruff and Spring. Other changes extend Atherton branch to Studebaker Rd and Stearns, while abandoning Palo Verde and Stearns segments where new routes will serve. Line 4 section also abandoned.

Long Beach Motor Bus Co Hnex City Bureau of Aurea Henry FE. Jordan Loa Altus State Public Utilities Commission Bus Teau C Company Woodruff San Anseline Ave Los Coyotes Diag Woodruff Ave Fanwood Ave San Anseline Spring St Mezzanine Way Mezanine Aondan Lox Coyotes Spring Atherton Palo Verde Ave Studebaker Rd Stearna St Palo

Weather forecast memo with cryptic verse

An enigmatic weather note refers to forecasting duties and a Weather board. The WM contemplates clouds and a safe bet, mentioning plans for Wednesday and a clouded period ahead. The fragment hints at expected conditions and upcoming operations under cloudy skies.

California voting age bill faces Assembly floor vote

The Constitutional Amendments Committee approves a bill to lower California's voting age from 21 to 18 and sends it to the State Assembly. The report notes uncertainty about the outcome and discusses how Ike's friends and health publicity are affecting coverage, with a Washington correspondent stressing the president's health as a national concern.

Constitutional Amendsments Committee California State Assembly Ike Washington cortes+ pandent Presi

Indiana adopts right to work law in steel state shift

Indiana becomes the 18th state to pass right to work, a move seen as a precedent that may spread beyond agricultural states to major industrial sectors. The measure coincides with heightened public attention to union activity as hearings continue.

Indiana Iowa Nebraska Dakotas

Fire wipes block in Pittsburgh East Liberty district

A 200000 fire tore through a block long building in Pittsburgh East Liberty Monday night. Electrical power to the district was cut and trains urged to proceed with caution or halt. At least 12 people, mostly firefighters, were overcome by smoke and treated. no injuries reported. Police said a man claimed he set the blaze and threatened the nearby Highland Hotel, prompting an immediate room by room search.

Pittsburgh East Liberty Pennsylvania Railroad James Shusser Central Police Station Highland Hotel

Smog Linked to Lung Cancer in Los Angeles Study

Los Angeles researchers report five and a half times higher lung cancer incidence in mice exposed to city air versus clean air. USC pathologist Dr. Paul Kutin cites day to day pollution as boosting cancer risk, noting complex atmospheric mixtures drive results, with implications for human risk and prevention.

Los Angeles CNS University of Southern California Paul Kutin Yale Medical School SC Shool Katin

Queen Elizabeth to visit Jamestown for 350th anniversary

UK officials tacitly confirm a royal visit to Jamestown Virginia this year to mark the 350th anniversary of the first permanent English settlement. An official delegation will attend April 1 ceremonies with further Atlantic events planned. Discovery of plans hinges on a formal Buckingham Palace announcement expected after PM Macmillan meets Eisenhower in Bermuda.

London FR. A. Butler Elizabeth Jamestown America Butler Parliament Viscount Hallsham Iie Cutler U.S Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip Britain Harald Macmillan Eisenhower Bermud

Egypt challenges UN force in Gaza and installs own control

Egypt charges the UN Emergency Force with overstepping in Gaza and announces it will send in its own administration to take charge. Nasser’s telegram to Hammarskjold signals a worsening Middle East crisis as UNEF authority is questioned amid Gaza unrest and Israeli movements. The report also covers quiz show developments unrelated to the political scene.

United Nations, N.Y Egypt U.N Gaza Strip Gamal Abdel Nasser Cairo Dag Hammankjold Gada Palestine Serach Mediterranean Israel Gaza Strip Taat Tall Middle East Hammaarsfeld Nasser New York Charies van Doren Bla Parition Agnee Vivienne Quaders Tal Nearing Naseer UNEF Nearing von Wasja Mahoud Fawzi Myenreald Hammare van Doren

Eisenhower Eyes Florida Trip Amid Cold Cough

President Eisenhower moved engagements earlier to likely depart for Florida later in the week seeking sun and rest. White House secretary Hagerty said no final decision yet as aides planned talks with Prime Minister Macmillan and schedules for a possible Palm Beach stay and return.

Washington Eisenhower Florida James C. Hagerty White Mar Bermuda House Soldj Britsh Harold Macmillan Cation Hagerty Palm Beach

U S Rejects Russ Big Four Middle East Bid

The United States on Monday rejected Russia s proposal for a six point plan with Britain and France to guide Middle East policy. It refused to be party to surrogate decisions and urged the USSR to contribute to regional tranquility while reaffirming commitment to the UN Charter.

Washington United Prora Russia Middle East Soviet Union Ussr United States Rusa Britain France

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