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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1957

Page

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Israeli Leader Warns Of New War If Nasser Blocks Gulf

JERUSALEM AP David Ben Gurion said Israel may march on Egypt again if President Nasser blocks the final pullout from Gaza and the Gulf of Aqaba. He cited U S President Eisenhower as an “honorable man” and suggested the United Nations could compel action. The interview with Newsweek’s Curtis Tepper covered fears of a renewed war and the moral stakes involved.

Jerusalem Rael Gaza Strip Aqaba Gulf United Nations David Tens Gurion Israel Egypt Nasser Ole Gulf of Aqaba Thease Virwa Newsweek Magazine Curtis G. Tepper Tel Aviv Taraed Hen Qurion Eisenhower Armiea Taracla Iaraclis Ben Gurion Aneh United States

Union Calls Full Strike in Britain

Union leaders order 2.5 million factory workers to strike by April 6 plus 200,000 shipyard workers walking out in 70 shipyards idle. The planned phased walkout targets shipbuilding and engineering to halt Britain’s exports, risking severe economic disruption. Prime Minister Macmillan meets Eisenhower as tensions rise over wage demands and international questions.

London Harold Macmillan Eisenhower Hermuda Britain

Sinatra Testifies Before Grand Jury on Ma Dimaggio Raid

Hollywood reports Frank Sinatra told a county grand jury he stayed truthful about the Joe DiMaggio raid that targeted Marilyn Monroe in her apartment. He testified 50 minutes, matching his earlier Senate testimony, while detective Irwin said the sligner participated. Florence Katz Ross, linked to the raid, appeared before reporters and claimed secrecy. The case stems from private detective reports used in the expose Magazine coverage from November 5, 1954.

Hollywood Frank Sinatra State Senate Joe Dimaggio Marilyn Monro Sinatra Philip W. Irwin Sliger Alate Fred Kraft DiMaggio Florence Katz Ross Mead Idoor Publ State Sensate Committee Expose I-La Cane Dorothy Rada Busterud Nesses Florence Ross Marilyn Monroe Los Angeles County Grand Jury Marilyn

Five Die As Elevator Plunges At Duval Courthouse

In Jacksonville the construction elevator serving the new Duval County courthouse fell to the ground as 17 workers prepared to go home. Five men died on impact and 12 were hospitalized in serious or critical condition. Witnesses described a cable snap as the cause, while investigators and rescuers worked at the scene. The accident occurred on the exterior of the 10 story building during final construction.

Jacksonville Fla Duval County Waring Tt Barbee

Post Office Financing: 5 Cent First-Class Rise Discussed

The LA Times argues a 5 cent rise to first class letters could wipe out the 500 million annual post office deficit and shift it toward a pay-its-way model. It notes impact on families and businesses and flags potential need to reassess second class mailing subsidies to newspapers and magazines.

Powder Plant Explosion Kills Four in Tacoma Area

Four workers died in a massive explosion at a powder works southeast of Tacoma. The On Mathieson Chemical Corp facility, formerly Columbia Powder Co, reported the blast in a gelatin packing house near the gates. Coroner Dr. Frank James confirmed fatalities as investigators noted the scene was largely destroyed.

Tacoma Wash UPA Fare Plerea County Frank James On Mathieson Chemical Corp Columbia Powder Co Ite Gates Edt Sorger State Industrial Safety Die Vision Sorger

New TB antibiotic streptovaricin tested at VA hospitals

The Veterans Administration announced a nationwide trial of streptovaricin also known as Dalacin to treat tuberculosis patients at Long Beach and nine other VA hospitals. The drug, first isolated from a fungus, showed strong activity in lab tests and in animal studies and will be given with isoniazid to patients with lung cavities. Each patient will receive three grams daily for at least eight months, with regular chest X rays and sputum tests to monitor progress. About 160 patients nationwide are expected to participate.

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Chessman seeks freedom to write anything

In San Rafael California on Tuesday, condemned inmate Caryl Chessman asked the Superior Court to allow him to write any letters he pleases. He filed a 23 page handwritten petition demanding Warden Harley O Teets permit him to write and have letters mailed promptly from San Quentin.

San Rafael Calif Cary Chessman Los Angeles Jane San Quentin Death Row Superior Court Harley O 'Teets

Elizabeth Taylor Expecting Baby With Mike Todd

Hollywood screen star Elizabeth Taylor and husband Mike Todd plan November birth, announced after a Feb. 2 Mexico ceremony. Taylor, recovering from spinal conition, has two children by Michael Wilding and will soon rejoin Raintree County production before a Palm Springs vacation.

Hollywood Elizabeth Taylor Mike Todd Arapalco Mex Michael Howard Christopher Edward Michael Wilding Todd Miss Taylor Mexico Actrem Metro Goldwyn = Mayer Misas Taylor Raintree County Palm Springs Milas Taylor

Brewster Linked to Teamsters Funds in Senate Probe

Washington AP reports a Senate rackets investigation produced evidence that Frank Brewster a top Teamsters Union official used union funds for personal expenses including a home a racing stable and tailor made subs. The committee noted larceny laws may apply and Brewster denied misuse insisting funds were used for lawful purposes. Witnesses suggested some bills paid without his knowledge and a secretary treasurer could have handled blank checks. The inquiry continues with additional hearings and testimony.

Washington (Ap Senate Frank Brewster Teamsters Ben, McClellan D-Ark Brewster Trewater Robert F. Kennedy Kennedy Brewater John Sweeney Sweeney

Indictments Hit Teamster Leader Hoffa in Bribery Case

U S jury indicts James R Hoffa head of the Teamsters Union along with Hyman L Fischbach and John Cheasty on bribery, obstruction of justice and conspiracy counts. The trio allegedly sought to influence a Senate labor rackets committee aide and gain confidential documents. If convicted they face up to five years in prison and fines. the case centers on a bribery scheme linked to committee records and a high profile labor dispute.

Washington James R. Hoffa Teamsters Union Senate Labor Rackets Committee Hyman L. Fischbach Miami Climaters New York John Cheasty Cheauty FBI Hoffa Flschbach Senate Committee United States

Denounce No Cash Land Deal Drawn To City Council

More than 100 residents from Naples and Belmont Shore protested a no cash land deal. The plan would let the city acquire about 7 acres for J H Davies Bridge approaches and Alamitos Bay developments in exchange for concessions. Officials postponed decision to April 9 and may hold a public hearing.

J. H. Davies Alamitos Bay Rigby Naples Belmont Shore Gerald Desmond

Ethics and the two hundred dollar bill riddle

A family narrator recalls a tale about ethics after a friend repays a loan with a torn or glued together two new $100 bills. The question arises whether to tell the mother about the unusual duplicate note and the honesty involved in handling the discovery.

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