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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1957

Page

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Three Safe Lads Real Boy Scouts in Crisis

In the Great Smokies near Mt Le Conte Tennessee North Carolina border a Second Class Scout and two Tenderfoot candidates were found alive after a freezing night in a fog cabin at 6100 feet. Victor Thorne Jr led the group in survival as searchers from park rangers and volunteers failed to locate them at first.

Gatlinaurg Tenn. R Mt. le Conte Hich Great Smokies Tennessees North Carolina Victor Thorne Jr Victor Hoya Young Thorne Mike Harmon James Grubb Jr Greeneville Tenn LA Force Park Rangers Morrstown Tend

Swallow Day Welcomes Birds at Mission San Juan Capistrano

Swallows and Tourista flock toward San Juan Capistrano for Swallow Day festivities marking the return of the birds. The mission bellringer will toll at 7 AM for the Angelus, followed by ceremonies including a trade school king and queen coronation and a day-long festival.

St Joseph's Mission San Juan Capistrano San Juan Capistrano Angelus

Weathered Weather Worries Spark Mexico City Claim

A garbled note references a prophet predicting the world’s end after a trip to Mexico City. The fragment mentions rain, wind, and cloudy skies, and mocks the WM and Jess as uninterested observers amid the sensational claim.

Jess Mexico City

Indict Four Teamster Aides for Contempt of Congress

A federal grand jury indicted four Teamsters aides including Seattle official Frank W. Brewster and Washington administrator Einar Q. on contempt of Congress charges. They allegedly refused to answer questions from the McClellan Investigations Subcommittee during a racketeering probe. Also noted is ongoing probe into Hoffa and alleged bribery of a committee staff member.

Wasitington WMA Fideral Grand Jury Teamstera Union Congress Einar John Washington Uneder Dave Neck Frank W. Brewster Seattle Teamsters Chine Curing la Veces Brewster McClellan Justice Department Brewater Mohn Werell Nugent la Pome Teamatera Warryly Relas New York ALL WAI Sudbcomsmmittee Labor Uniana Ederal Grand ‘Jury Continued Jr James KR. Hoffa Holfa FBI Aany

Adrift 20 Hours Four Teens Rescued By Coast Guard

Four Los Angeles youths on an unauthorized boat ride from the California Yacht Anchorage were found after drifting about twenty hours. A Coast Guard plane spotted them and an 83-foot cutter towed their craft to the base. They told of being cold and hungry and praised the rescue crew while their parents waited at the Coast Guard Base.

Daun Coast Guard Chapman Marvin Dann Vcotatina California San Pedro Coanty Charles H. Chapmin Los Ansigelos Tatboa Long Beach Phillip Roach Harbor Dick Daun Jas Wolfson Los Ans W. H. Relea Jerry Hall Mackie Sierra Madre Santa Monica Hall Catalina Avalon Harbor J. G. Charles A. Miller Coast Guard Bass

L A C Says Safer Cars Could Save Lives

A note from the Medical Association Journal argues safer automobile design could reduce injuries. Suggestions include eliminating sharply pointed radiator fixtures to prevent severe pedestrian injuries. continued discussion appears on Page A B.

The Medical Association Journal

IAVENGES DEATH OF FRIEND Cleric Grabs Gun

An early report describes a cleric assassinating a slayer bandit, amid chaotic Gaza tensions and UNEF evacuation plans. The piece notes UN forces leaving Gaza within 48 hours, with discussions on relocating headquarters near Bethlehem. Israel moves a freighter through Gulf of Aqaba, asserting navigation rights, while the U.S. pledges to pursue peace in the Middle East.

Cairo Mortday United Nations Emergency Force Gaza UNEF el Aujn Gaza Strip Bethlehem Jordan Sassan Abde Latif Atrip Israel Gulf of Aqaba Red Sea

Minister in Wild Battle in Sellersburg Shootout

In Sellersburg Indiana a Methodist minister Rev Robert W Gingery of Trinity Church New Albany seized a shotgun at a police roadblock and killed bank robber William Minksket who had murdered state trooper Marvin Watts after watching his friend die. The minister fired after the safety caught and killed the robber with a single shot.

Sellersburg Ind Robert W. Gingery Trinity Methodiet New Albany Marvin Watts Altting Japeth San Tolrabber Uinaly Wiliam Mfnskett Loulaville State Pollen Headsquarters Charlestown Marvin Man of God Gingery

Cronin Offers Million For Werb Score

A Horton Red Sox executive named Cronin offered Cleveland Indians pitcher Werb Score a one million dollar bid. The report, part of a series on The Human Mind, appears on Page C1 with related pieces on tranquilizing drugs and their widespread use.

Jo“ Cronin Horton Red Sox Cleveland Indians Werb Score

Temblor Damages Ventura and Nearby Areas

A shallow earthquake struck Ventura and surrounding areas Monday causing broken windows and falling goods. A rolling aftershock and a nine hour tremor were felt in Long Beach Orange County Oxnard Santa Barbara and Santa Monica areas with evacuations at Oxnard and Ventura office buildings and Caltech seismologists tracing the quake offshore in the Santa Barbara Channel.

Long Beach Oreange Ventura Oxnard Santa Barbdara Santa Clara California Institute of Technology Pasas Dena Santa Barbara

Port approves plan for oil tanker terminal at Pier E

The Harbor Commissioners urge city attorney to draft a 2 million pipeline and tank project for Pier E to Richfield Oil Corp. The 40 year lease would run with the Channel 2 terminal and add about 260000 dollars yearly income. Plans call for the world’s largest tankers to use Pier E with ships up to 945 feet long and 839100 barrels of oil capacity. No oil storage tanks are planned on Pier E as oil would be piped to tanks on land leased by Richfield adjoining Channel 2.

Board of Harbor Commissioners Pier E Richfield Ol Corp J. Amar David I. Day Blcnfield Blenfield Ita Channel 2 Queen Mary Ordine Richfield Inter Harbor Amar Plee E

Bowery Alcoholics Reject 40000 Movie Contract

New York Bowery drinkers Salyer and two others from the documentary On the Bowery turn down a $40,000 offer tied to an acting contract. Salyer says he seeks oblivion not stardom, preferring wine beef soup and days of drinking to any wage that would fund more booze. The film preview notes alcohol’s grip and the men’s struggle with identity hope and meaning amidst addiction.

New York M.A Salyer Ray Salyer Bowery World-Telegram Ife Nowery Jet

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