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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1957

Page

2

Gin and tonic blamed in medical alert study

Oakland doctors Frederick G. Novy Jr and Lamb warn gin and tonic may expose weaknesses in some people. They report the tonic masking the gin’s effects, noting certain citizens react poorly to the water component in the drink.

Nob Wells Mac Oakland Frederick G. Novy Jr Sasdoy R. Lamb The Journal of the American: Medical Assay Navy Lamb G&t

Beck Posts $5000 Bond in Tax Case

President Dave Beck, amid a flurry of attention, posted a $5,000 bond on a tax evasion indictment in Tacoma after surrendering to federal authorities. He was arraigned, spent time in court, and later traveled to Atlantic City for a Teamsters Union meeting, with doctors treating skin eruptions and other ailments during the hospitalization. A subsequent car incident involving a dog and a separate legal matter linked to union funds was noted, alongside remarks from Beck’s attorneys and connections to McCarthy era figures.

Washington UI Teanster Dave Deck Lnck Beck Rohn Rome Tacoma Lester Lem Sr Les Miyy Clarence Cami'dell Gerard Treanor Teamsters Union Clarence Camibell Senate Clarence Anauer Corpmnittes Auetlohe Mereuet Tet Renger shellBeen Guides sAnate Lyndhurst England Inn Meck Joana Wi Ams Joseph McCarthy Wis McCarthy Williams James TR. Hoffa Edward J. M. Curran Curran

Confused Twins Born in Clemens Hit by Mixed Identity

Identical twins Jane and Joan Furton celebrate their first birthday in Clemens Michigan while parents Athione and Clayton Furton struggle to tell them apart. The family hopes hospital records or fingerprints can resolve the mix-up.

Jane Joan Furton

Camera 125 Miles Up Peeks at Sun

A Navy Aerobee rocket launched from White Sands Proving Ground carried a 125 mile aloft camera to photograph the sun. The spectro magnetic camera extended from the rocket and rotated 360 degrees to study sunspots and magnetic storms. After completing the mission the camera was recovered by parachute about 40 miles north of the launch site and data will take several days to evaluate.

White Sands Proving Gree N.M Aerobee Navy

Sunburned student reports theft after beach visit

Darrel Anderson, 23, a University of Southern California student, drove from Los Angeles to a beach in Long Beach, left his car parked on Ocean Blvd near Peninsula Pl. He returned in his bathing trunks to file a police complaint after seeing a truck with youths and discovering his stolen car contents.

Darrel Anderson University of Southern “California Los Angeles Peninsula Pl Ocean Blvd Inter Holy Carlo

Boy bitten by dog at school playground in Long Beach

A 10 year old Long Beach boy, John Edward Shaffer, was bitten Thursday at the Daniel Webster school playground by a young black cocker spaniel with a metal ornament collar. The dog fled and was not found. Parents of the Shaffer family at 5 Lincoln Street report the incident.

Long Beach John Edward Shaffer J. St. Shaffer Lincoln St Daniel Webster

Princeton Freshmen Boot Ball Toward New York

Two Princeton freshmen Victor Regan and Roger Menderhall sought to boot a nogher ball from Nassau Hall toward New York to raise funds for St. Vincent's Episcopal Mission. Police warned they would block the charity drive if it caused traffic hazards as spectators cheered at 2:45 pm.

Princeton N. J Princeton University New York Victor Regan Hempstead N.Y Roger Menderhall Delmar Nassau Hall St. Vincent's Episcopal Mission Galveston Tex Enee Garren Washington J Navy Joseph Mitler Princeton Barracks Pulaski Skyway Regan Menderhall Hudson Biltmore Kitty Hawk Fred J Constellation Krooke Forrestal NASA

Weather report notes high and low temperatures and tides

Weather data reports high and low temperatures across several locations including Washington New York and Cleveland. Tides forecast shows highs around 9 feet with several nearby measurements near 20 feet and 4 feet ranges. Construction activity noted in some areas amid the tide and temperature readings.

Reg Berteat United Staten Weathere Chisago Cleveland 42 Inc Danver Na Das Mainay Muted van Peanessey Aai Construction Tharmal Newrdeloans Washington New York

Court records indicate a 1911 California case in Los Angeles County

Fragmentary OCR notes reference a May Mar. ET 1911 date, a court in Los Angeles County at Leni 2, and a probate or dearee number 1080a. Contains minimal identifiable names or actions.

Per Carter Cal Leni 2 Adipedisajon Parior Court Loa Angeles County Dearee Ne. C

Beating Victim Moved From Barfront. Nine Stitches Given

William Molmex, 39, of 827 E Ast Street, was found Friday in front of a bar at 215 American Ave, beaten and injured. Police reported a fractured right shoulder and a lacerated forehead requiring nine stitches after admission to Seaside Hospital. He refused to identify his assailants.

William Molmex Ast St American Ave Seaside Houpital Cere

Cloudbursts Bring New Flood Threats Across Texas

Texas faced renewed flood risks as cloudbursts dropped over 8 inches in north central and central areas. Reports described rising rivers, evacuations near Brazos towns, a body found in Buffalo Bayou, and forecasts predicting crest levels around 15.1 feet by Sunday as Wichita Falls and other communities brace for highest water in years.

Dallas Texas Texan Buffalo Cayou Houston Higway Wichita Falls Ted River Fort Worth Bosque River Waco Urea Brazos Dennis Bennett Tin Top Iredell North Bosque Deweyville Sabine Weather Bureau

Matrix Reporter honors in 1986 journalism awards

The 1986 Matrix Reporter awards night honored Nob Wheatley of the Press-Telegram for a poignant air collision victims story at Grand Canyon. Independent’s Ien Zinser won second for a Veterans Hospital psychiatry series. Theta Sigma Phi and Los Angeles publishers hosted the ceremony at Ambassador Hotel.

Southland Infinity Newspapers Press-Telegram Nob Wheatley Grand Canyon Ien Zinger Veterans Hospital Whearley Zinser Theta Sigma Phi National Women’s Journalism Fraternity Los Angeles Alan Ambassador Hotel Independent Fr Hewa Vera ‘Williams James R Phelin Herb Paul Wallace Shannon Todd Thomey

Two Air Force Men Injured In Crash At City Corner

Two Air Force personnel suffered injuries when the rear-seat crash car struck a guard rail at Willow Street and Temple Avenue on Friday. Driver Elec Dillon, 23, had a damaged leg. Staff Sgt Renfro Adama, 38, reportedly suffered possible fractured jaw, facial lacerations, and other injuries. Both were treated at the local hospital.

Air Force Willow St Temple Ave Elec Dillon Air Bane Renfro Adama Army Air Base

Churchill Raps U.N. on Suez Resolution

London reports Sir Winston Churchill aged 82 returning to politics with a speech backing the Suez invasion and criticizing the United Nations for not supporting Britain and France. He praised Anthony Eden, urged continued leadership in world affairs, and spoke amid a Primrose League audience in Hall.

London Winston Churchill Suez U.N Land of Hope Mbert Hall Muscoe Edwina Sandys Primrose League Churchill United Nations Free World Middle East Anthony Eden Chuirehthi Ndt Britain France U.N. Assembly U. S State Dulles Egypt United States Teruel Old Statesman

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