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Independent in Long Beach, California

17 Mar 1958

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Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1958

Page

3

Rebels Seize Medan as Sumatra Turmoil Unfolds

In Sumatra fierce fighting followed a government assault on Medan, with 2,000 Maj. Boyke forces joining rebels. Dutch-like reports claim Medan fell under rebel control while Java troops faced attacks at the airport and barracks, as ships and airstrips became key battlefronts in the northeast province.

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Singapore Sumatra Maj Boyke Jakarta Navin Golan Medan Java Matta Pebel Rero Sydney Australia Far East Adm Gladstone Padang Bukittinggi Pacific Maludin Simbolin Djamin Gintings Sukarno Indonesia Strait of Malacca Malaya
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Storm Seepage Halts Traffic As Long Beach Floods Persist

A storm drenched the Long Beach area causing road closures and fears of evacuations for flood-prone neighborhoods. Rain totals reached 16.39 inches for the season, with Manhattan Beach drains yielding two inches and Rain totals across Los Angeles County spiking, even as skies cooled and officials prepared for continued rain.

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Wrecks and slides injure girl and neighbor in Los Angeles

A heavy rain storm sent earth and debris sliding into Sherman Oaks and nearby homes. Elaine Allan, 11, a Van Nuys High student, was buried to the waist and later rescued, suffering cramps and shock. Her neighbor Jack Root, 42, endured back injuries and bruises as the landslide damaged a garage and kitchen while he urged his sons to flee.

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Los Angeles Sundey Elaine Allan van Nuys Sherman Oaks Jack Root Miss Allan Allan Raat
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