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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1957
Page
3
A powerful blizzard sweeps six western states with winds up to 30 to 60 mph, creating heavy drifts and travel disruptions. The hardest hit areas include Texas Oklahoma Nebraska and surrounding regions as officials warn of dangerous conditions and stranded travelers.
Nadler, a 47 year old stock clerk from St Louis, defeated University of Mines professor Austin Ranney to win 8200,000 on The $61,000 Challenge. He credited winnings with paying his mortgage as heavy snow disrupts Midwest to Texas travel.
Suez Canal operations resume as fleets await passage with traffic conditions returning to normal after disruptions. Authorities report improved clearance and coordinated schedules for awaiting vessels and loading cargo.
Fragmented memo style report describes a San Pedro incident and a vivid dreamlike letter. It recounts a collision at 7th Street and Pacific Avenue involving Reuben Contreras, Ayres, and a building, with injuries to Mary Stenfel and others. Police say Contreras faced felony drunk driving charges as the scene is described.
San Francisco and surrounding Bay Area continue to tremble after a major earthquake on Friday. scientists report aftershocks up to magnitude 4.5, with thousands of minor quakes, while officials note no loss of life and a quake magnitude around 7.0 on the Richter scale. Dr. Dan Tucher of UC Berkeley cites no forecast for a larger quake and says the fault remains active along the southern Bay Area.
A partial transcript shows Prime Minister Macmillan and President Eisenhower discussing disarmament and postquake recovery steps amid wartime context. They note cautious optimism, a forthcoming airport farewell, and plans for a broad data check as authorities assess damage described as widespread but relatively minor.
Two men were arrested for narcotics possession and sale after allegedly buying cigarettes for 1.50 from Ruben Flores, 27, and David Alvarez Najar, 22, both of 12 Salt Lake Ave near Orange Avenue Park. Officers Jack McMahon and Robert Faulkner report the incident occurred early Sunday.
R Oliver a scout leader from Fullerton died of an apparent heart attack Sunday afternoon while guiding a Boy Scout hike near Shineye Scout Camp Green Valley San Bernardino Mountains Police said Oliver collapsed about a half mile west of the camp while Senfert also of Fullerton and a Scout troop member had resumed after lunch and found him unresponsive.
In separate incidents, Louise E. Carnes, 44, of Chula Vista, and Jerome M. Robb, 19, a Navy sailor on the USS Whitfield, drowned after being caught by riptides near Silver Strand and Pacific Beach. Their bodies were recovered. Carnes swam with two children who reached shore to call for help.
Livingston New Jersey police and firemen wager ten dimes to test if people are honest. The money is used to help anyone caught short for emergency phone rates, showcasing community spirit amid a small public wager.
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