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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1957

Page

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Youth Dies in Crash Involving Tanker Truck

A vacationing Oregon college student, 21 year old Ralph E. Moser of Forest Grove, was killed when his light foreign car was struck by a tanker truck on Pacific Coast Highway and 7th Street. Four youths were in the car. three were injured. The victim was thrown from the vehicle and crushed by the truck’s rear dual wheels.

Pacific Coast Hwy 7Th St Mariann Nolan Donald Byrne Anita Schimke Ralph E. Moser Oregon Pacific Coast Hwy Forest Grove Ore

Solon Says Cop Laxity Aids Eyes

Sacramento senator Fred Kraft leader of a Senate Investigating committee criticized Los Angeles police laxity driving citizens to private detectives. The probe cited injuries from a car collision near Hollywood and a rattlesnake incident, with several victims named and hospitals referenced.

Sacramento Fred Kraft San Diego Los Angeles Kraft Senate Au Nolan South Pasadena Magny Donald W. Zine Byrne Lancealery Nonling Gen Edmund Brownsand Hubert E. Merrill Djingjather State Department Robert Petitonounly Ine Aolves Merrill Brown Oates

Bills aimed at eliminating hidden political money stalled

Republican committee votes sent the measures back to a subcommittee amid election law debate. The Lehi raft story references a third version returning to Bodega Bay with a broken rudder cable.

Republican Committee Bodega Bay Beach

Egypt Firm on Gaza Rule Israel Grim

Egypt signals decisive steps to resume governance of the Gaza Strip within days. U.N. officials report Cairo hopes to move administration soon but seeks diplomatic clearance to avoid a new crisis. Burche and Burns discuss the 1949 armistice framework as Egypt asserts control over the coastal area.

Egypt Gaza Israel Cairo Gaza Strip Raaterisia Palestine Dew David Bens U. N Gurion Parilas Malph Rundhel Ment Jerusalem Inia Naxeer Salah Atrip”” Gohar The Palestine In New York E.L.M U.N Burns Eral Dag Hammarakjold Fos Consulta Tlane Owever Nasser Bunche Palestine Coastal Arma

OASL pension policy favors today’s elderly over youth

The article argues that current retirees on old age pensions receive a greater value from the OASL program than younger workers will, noting 85 year old couples can receive 162.50 monthly while many have paid little into the fund. It contrasts this with a 20 year old who will contribute about 7,000 over 45 years to gain benefits.

Oldstern

Rebels Strike at Batista in Havana Palace Raid

The Cuba revolt ends in a palace assault as around 40 student rebels and guards clash with Batista loyalists. Casualties include multiple rebels and two Americans, one identified as Peter Korenda from Clifton New Jersey. Batista remains unharmed guiding defense from upstairs.Military response restores order after hours of palace fighting in Mayana Havana.

Mayana Cuba Fulgencio Batista Batiath Peter Korenda John Tyes Clifton N. J Korenda Tmal Sevilla Biltmore Batista Ieun Mand

Eisenhower Plans Slow Bermuda Trip Amid Budget Cut Pressure

President Eisenhower said he will depart for Bermuda aboard a Navy ship, planning a slow voyage from Norfolk after postponing a Florida trip. He urged Congress to proceed with substantial reductions to his 72 billion dollar budget for the coming fiscal year. He reported feeling better though still held by a cold and ear inflammation. The trip will precede talks with Prime Minister Macmillan on NATO and Middle East issues.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Cate Tee Fisenhower Florida Norfolk Bermuda Harold Macmillan North ‘Atlantic Treaty Organization Mideast

Davies Span Pact Clears Legal Hurdle for Bridge and Basins Plan

A three way agreement to finish the J H Davies Bridge project and Basins 2 and 3 of Alamitos Bay Marina won formal legal approval. San Gabriel River Improvement Co will donate 62 acres plus parcels for approaches, while Padle Electric Railway Co will donate 14.5 acres for approaches and dredging. the city will pay about 400000 for shares and upgrades.

J. H. Davies Marine Basine 2 Alamitos Tay Marina Mgr Sam E. Vickers Clty Atty Walhtred Jacobson O'Melveny & Myers Jacobson Vickers San Gabriel River Improvement Co Davies Bridge Studebaker Rd Padle Electric Railway Co Craig Hosmer Loma Ave San Inc Ralla End Nieto Ave Appian Way Davier Bridge

Hoffa Arrested in Bribery Probe Ties to Rackets Committee

James R. Hoffa heir to Dave Beck’s Teamsters was jailed on bribery charges involving a Senate Rackets Committee investigator. Miami attorney Hyman Fishbach and Hoffa secretary Mrs. Dobrescu also faced charges. Fishbach held as witness, Dobrescu in Detroit, Hoffa freed on 25000 bond after entering a Washington hotel with committee documents.

Washington U.P James R. Hoffa Dave Beck Teamsters’ Union Senate Coral Gables Flo Dobrescu Detroit Hoffa Washingston U. S James Splain

Sudan Nixon receives cool welcome in Khartoum

Vice President Nixon lands in Khartoum amid a cool reception influenced by Communist boycott campaigns. Prime Minister Abdullah Khalil greets him as about 5,000 spectators observe the one day goodwill visit, with Nixon urging Hungarians to seek independence and noting Sudanese leaders study the Middle East doctrine.

Khartoum Sudan Nixon Egypt Abdullah Kha MW Ethiopia Hunspare Hungary Pree Middle

Son of Weatherman Joins Local Business

The son of a weatherman enters the family business with some initial nepotism chatter but proves capable. He fits into the bureau real smoothly and handles tasks like mixing cocktails when the weather staff is busy. On rainy days they even let him pour drinks.

Burgau

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