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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1957

Page

11

Vice Ring Cracked in Argentina

Federal police announced the capture of an eight million dollar white slavery ring, one of Latin Americas largest. Sixteen people were arrested, including eight French men who ran the operation. The ring, linked to Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia, owned numerous night clubs in Buenos Aires and suburbs and operated high end brothels abroad. Members allegedly lured Argentine women to travel overseas and coerced them into prostitution.

Buenos Aires Argentina Latin America Bral Trust Aaid Unks Brazil Venezuela Colombia Fix Memban The Ring

Eisenhower Targets Army Rules On Handicaps

President Eisenhower opened National Goodwill Week and criticized Army regulations governing service by the disabled as “crazy.” He recalled a talented radio expert who retired after losing an arm, citing bureaucratic hurdles, while Goodwill Industries officials visited the White House to present a special award.

Washington Eisenhower Goodwill Industries of Ameri Ira White House

Dope Chief Suspect Arraigned in Los Angeles

Mario Amezanero Cuevas, 30, arraigned before U S Commissioner Theodore Hocke on charges he led a large southern California narcotics ring. He was held on 15 000 bond pending federal action after being rounded up in weekend raids. Also arraigned were Antonio Obregon and Robert Reyes with bonds set at 10 000 each. Hawant Chappell said the ring moved about 25 000 in narcotics monthly. A separate federal jury convicted two other peddlers, Antonio Espinoza Ramos and Cristobal Gonzales Padeis, with sentencing set for May 7. Julia Mae Thomas was also convicted for selling heroin to an undercover agent and faces May 20 sentencing.

Los Angeles Mario Amezanero Cuevas California U.S Theodore Hocke Cuevas Liberty Antonio Obregon Robert Reyes Liuutenants Hawant Chappell Federal Narcotics Baureau U.S. Dietrict Court Antonios Espinoza Ramos Cristobal Gonzales Padetls Mexicali Mex Orange County Ued Julia Mae Thomas

Blaenhowes Absence Acknowledged By President

The subject Blaenhowes could not attend the event but the President accepted a representation or acknowledgment on her behalf. The record notes the official acceptation of a substitute presence in her stead.

Blaenhowes

Arthritis cure claims in Long Beach ad copy

An advertisement from Dr. Duncan, D.C. at 2015 E. 7th St Long Beach touts arthritis treatment. It promises systemic relief, reduced joint pain, improved circulation and digestion, better sleep and energy, and renewed work desire after a “first centrene” exam costing 34.00. The copy stresses bodily balance and gland function restoration.

Long Beach Dr. Duncan D.C. Lasteng

Hrite the Choice Man of the Board

A notice from Union Oil Company invites comments on a board choice. The communication lists the Union Oil Building at 617 West 7th Street in Los Angeles California and seeks input from stakeholders on a directional decision.

Hrite Union Oil Company Union Oil Building West 7Th Street Los Angeles 17 Calif Union Oil Company OF California

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