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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1957

Page

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Flareup on Gaza Tests U S Peace Efforts

Washington officials shifted from planning a Middle East peace push to a flare up over Gaza. Dag Hammarskjold postponed his Egypt trip while Egypt’s new Gaza chief Latif said normalcy would return. State Dept briefed European envoys and convened a global review as U S policy faced renewed tension ahead of Hammarskjold’s Cairo visit.

Washington Gaza Strip United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Egypt Jerart Colin Meir Tel Aviv State State Department Litteold White Department Pawers Middle East

Stripper June Coronado Arrested For Disturbing The Peace

Long Beach dancer known as Shasta Rose charged after riding a bicycle down Lakewood Boulevard in a transparent sweater and tight pants. deputies report an admiring teenage crowd and traffic disruption near Cecelia Avenue. Coronado, 21, was released on bond.

Downey Long Beach Lakewood Blvd June E. Coronado Shasta Rose Mandalay Signal Hill June Cecella Ave Cave Anaugh Harrington Pangborn St Gadl

Meteor Shower Shakes Gulf Coast From Alabama to Florida

A brilliant meteor shower lit southern skies from Alabama to Texas Friday night and possibly struck along the Louisiana coast. Coast Guard tracking reportedly placed an object near Marsh Island in the Gulf, with witnesses noting the island and several Louisiana towns felt the quake or tremor. Louisiana sheriff and state police logged reports of disturbances and possible landings near Baton Rouge, while meteors were sighted from Galveston to Pensacola.

New Orleans Alabama Texan Loulalana Coast Guard Marsh Island Gulf of Mexicn Marsh Taland New Therla Gulf Louis New Iberia Opelousas Lafayette Baton Rouge Galveston Tex Pensacola Fla

Chrysler Maywood Strike Halts Plant Operations

Chrysler Maywood assembly plant shut Friday after a union led walkout by 1,500 night workers. About 4,000 Local 230 members are affected as production was to rise from 473 to about 525 cars daily. Negotiations broke off with no resumption date set.

Chrysler Corp Maywood Ble Chrysler United Aulus Workers Union Mant Tom Smith Officinia

Celebrators Recover After Official Fete in El Salvador

In San Salvador President Jose Maria Lema and 20 army officers remain under care from food poisoning after a luncheon honoring the sixth anniversary of Salvador's war college. The incident follows a Thursday event attended by military and civic figures.

San Salvador el Savador Jose Maria Lema Salvador War College

California Democratic Council Opens Annual Meet

The California Democratic Council opens its annual convention with top state Democrats present and Senator Albert Gore of Tennessee as keynote speaker. The opening session at the Municipal Auditorium begins at 10 am with further statewide candidate endorsements planned at 2:30 pm. Observers note talks on energy and money and numerous political figures checked into the Lafayette Hotel for informal discussions.

Albert _Gore Tennessee California Democratic Council CDC Gore Regis Srate Edmund G.tered Pat Brown Wilton Lfee Nerraarns Murland Sexasons Lafayette Hotel

Weatherman Cycles Through Jokes On Cloudy Day

The weatherman tires of tired gags about the weather and faces a restless office crowd. A jokester jokes about the forecast while the weather presenter seeks a plain day.

Weatherman

Ex-Governor Kraschel Dies in Iowa Home

Nelson Kraschel, 67, who led Iowa from 1937 to 1939 and was briefly active in state politics, died at his home Friday night after a period of ill health. The old governor, described as reserved, faced lingering health issues and was remembered for his term and later public service.

Harlan Iowa Nelson Kraschel

Are You Insured When Driving a Borrowed Car

L A C questions insurance coverage for borrowed or rented vehicles. A U S News February report notes a U S District Court ruling that a policy may cease to be valid if you own the car involved in an accident. Agents disputed the inference, saying coverage remains with the policy.

U.S. News U. S

Death Reaches Abbott Before- Knight Reprieve

Long Beach city faces a curious court action as the city, acting as defendant and prosecutor, is placed on probation by Municipal Judge Kenneth E. Sutherland. The case concerns a truck on unsafe loading and a defective windshield. The city aims to pay a $26 fine by April 15, with a stay of execution possible pending legal opinions. The proceedings reveal tension between city offices over responsibility and procedure.

Long- Beach Caglea Kenneth E. Sutherland Artory Neys Geta Hita Leland J. Thompson Sutherland Still Howell McCluney Magness Ellis St California Long Beach Magness

Funds Used for Racing Testimony in Senate Labor Probe

Francis W. Brewster testified that union funds financed travel for a jockey and trainer and that a Needham Sublease owner would repay any money spent, as hearings into labor racketeering intensified. He said he would discuss with his ally before a subpoena, while investigators moved to compel production of records from Teamsters President Dave Heck and Brewster’s Western Conference.

Washington Frank W. Brewater Anc ‘Cer Vie Senate Teamster Dave Heck Brewster Teamsster Torney Tracey Griffin Brewater Ater Portland Ore Richard J. Neuberger D-Ore Alhie

Secretary to Hoffa Testifies Before Grand Jury

Hoffa aide Dorothy Dobrescu 38 from Detroit told federal grand jurors she will answer fully as bribery charges loom around Hoffa. Records sought on Teamsters insider’s ties with Beck’s regime, while Hoffa remains free on 25000 dollar bond after FBI arrest.

Washington Jamea R Hoffa Dorothy Dobrescu

Firecrackers Burn Boy After Pocket Explosion

A 12 year old boy suffered severe burns on his abdomen and hands from Elgut homemade firecrackers exploded in his shirt pocket Thursday. Kenneth Wayne Jones was treated at Sca Hospital after police officers rushed him in. Jones claimed trading large firecrackers for eight small ones with a 15 year old junior high student whose home chemistry project produced the devices.

Elgut Kenneth Wayne Jones Ath St Sca Hide Hospital W. S. Jachime M. T. Mahan Margaret Hagerty 14Th St Anid Young Jones Afi

Libya Accepts Doctrine Support Amid Nixon Visit

Libya's Prime Minister Mustafa Ben Yalim said the country welcomes the Eisenhower Doctrine in principle as aiding regional peace while hosting Vice President Richard M. Nixon on a Africa tour. Nixon expressed appreciation for the stance and noted no damage reported from recent events as the talks continued at a state dinner.

Tripoli Libya Gpelibya Mustafa Ben Yalim Eisenower Tdibum Richard M. Nixon Africa

Explosion at Renton Airport Kills Man

A blast at Renton Municipal Airport in Washington killed one man and injured four others in an underground jet fuel area Friday. Emergency crews responded to the scene and police opened an investigation into the cause of the explosion.

Renton Wash Renton Municipal

Student killer Abbott dies in gas chamber execution

Burton W. Abbott, 29, executed at San Quentin for kidnapping and killing Berkeley schoolgirl Stephanie Aryan. The gas chamber process began at 11:18 and concluded at 11:25 after a failed clemency bid. Governor and clemency staff sought a reprieve as witnesses heard the final, irreversible action.

San Quentin Burton W. Abbott Governor's Office Berkeley Abbott Joseph Babich State Supreme Court Ware Harley G. Teetz Paul Kirk Stephanie Aryan

Mental Ills Series in LP T Begins Monday

The Independent launches a two part series by AP science writer Alton J. Blakeslee on revolutionary refract to combat mental illness. He reports weeks of interviews with scientists and psychiatrists, noting tranquilizers aiding thousands to leave hospital beds and emerging biochemical findings linking mental illness to brain chemistry. The first article outlines the national mental illness problem and sets the broader exploration.

Independent Associated Press Alton J. Blakeslee Chiatriste Blakeslee

Truman grows irritated at political foes in Pearson column

Columnist Leonard Lyons notes Harry S Truman’s mounting irritation as political enemies target his brother. The Drew Pearson piece, found on Page A 10, expresses frustration with the persistent criticisms that resemble a chorus of similar accusations.

Harry Truman Drew Pearson Leonard Lyons Cllies Enys

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