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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1957

Page

2

Trunk of a wild ride in a chaotic newspaper piece

The article, a jumble of misheard quotes and scattered names, recounts wild anecdotes from Hollywood to North Carolina. It mentions Albert Groger of Gallagher West Virginia, a near wreck after a train mishap, Assemblyman Charles J. Peet and Conrad Ch-Sherman Oake, plus actor Andy Griffith and others in a rambling, humorous fashion. The piece blends sensational phrasing with stray observations on golf, school missteps, and a Madison olive incident.

Albert Groger Gallagher W. Va Alhent Tripaford Albert F Stepenke Ohio Andy Ghicuith Charles J. Peet Conrad Ch-Sherman Oake Deboy Conrad Clark L. Bradley San Jose Hollywood Andy Griffith North Carolina Andy Elvis Prealey

California debate over lowering voting age to 18

In Sacramento a Senate committee OK’d lowering the voting age to 18, voting 7-2 despite concerns about teen protections. The measure would put the change on next year’s ballot if approved, with lawmakers and youth officials urging the move while opponents warn teens may lack maturity to vote.

Sacramento Senate Labor Commit Assembly California Assembly Allo Organized Senate Judiciary Committee Assembly Ways and Means Committee Knight Oro Vile Dam Oroville State Water Resources Department John. A. Busterud San_ Francisco Busterud High Schoal Ase

UAW Faces Trial After Disputed High Court Ruling

The Supreme Court reinstated an indictment against the United Automobile Workers for funding political broadcasts. Three justices dissented led by Justice Douglas, argue the ruling harms First Amendment rights. Chief Justice Warren and Justice Mack supported upholding the dissenting view.

Washington Monty United Automobile Douglix Warren Mack U. S. District

Weather High and Low Temperatures Ported by United Reg

An entry reports forecasted high and low temperatures for the region provided by United Reg. The notice shows expected warm daytime highs followed by cooler nights, outlining typical seasonal swings with a focus on daily variance and practical clothing guidance for residents.

United Greg

Bike Stolen Man Attacks School Door With Ax

An Italian village schoolhouse withstood an axe attack by a man seeking vengeance for bicycle theft. Police later detained the suspect, Mauri, after he fled toward Milan and was found in a ditch, taken to a mental hospital for observation.

Man Okla City Assago Italy Lousgos Paul Washington Milan Mauri

California Tax Burden Rise Stirs Public Alarm

The California Taxpayers Association reports county taxes rose 31 percent since 1953, outpacing population and property values. Government costs grow faster than population, with freeway, transit, and water needs to serve an estimated 80 percent more people in the next decade. Taxpayers urge curbing nonessentials to avert bankruptcy of public finances.

California Taxpayers ‘Association California

Free Gambler Costello on $25,000 Bail

Frank Costello, the famed gambler, was released on $25,000 bail by the U S Supreme Court while awaiting appeal on income tax evasion conviction. L B Binion was freed on similar terms after court authorization in Washington. Both defendants argued their sentences were excessive and sought misdemeanor status under a different internal revenue law. The court scheduled further arguments for the week of April 29.

New York Ite Frank Costello U. S. Supreme Court Washington L. 3 Binion Binton Hinton Dallas Texas Internal Revenue

Alcoholism Conference Scheduled At First Congregational Church

A workshop conference titled How a Handle the Drink Question is set for 7 30 pm Thursday at First Congregational Church 3rd St and Cedar Ave. Dr Harvey Seifert of USC will open with Ethics and Alcohol followed by talks from Prof Robert Swenson Long Beach City College Dean Superior Court Judge Beach Vasey and Rev William McCance. The event is open to the public.

First Congregational Church 3Rd St Cedar Ave Harvey Seifert University of Southern California Robert Swenson Long Beachleiy College Superior Court Beach Vasey William McCance Flist Congregational Church

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