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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1957

Page

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Woman’s $120 donation aims to cut national debt

California donor Misa Sheila Martin sent $120 to Senator Byrd to reduce the 275 billion dollar debt. Treasury said donations cannot earmark specific goals and would deposit the funds in the general fund. Martin criticized government debt and called for budget cuts, naming Eisenhower, Dulles, and Nixon.

Washington Sen Byrd D-Va Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey California Misa Sheila MM. Martin Pacifie Palisades Cnnf Ehlers Treasury Hum Los Angeles Misa Martin Mar Martin Aaldabe Ayr Bes Hia Jong

Subside nce draft line extended to Seal Beach boundary

City Council voted unanimously to extend the eastern boundary of the proposed subsidence abatement district to the city limit near Seal Beach. The plan originally placed the easterly line at Pine Ave, aligning with Chamber of Commerce recommendations and input from Councilmember Sam E. Vickers. Debate focused on tax structure, with opposition to an ad valorem tax on land and mineral rights and support for assessing only mineral rights within the district.

Long Teach Umit Seal Beach Pine Ave Chamber of Commerce City Mer Sam E. Vickers Texaday Iza Richard Bergen O'Melveny & Myers Bergen ATTY George Johnson Auiface Arthur W. Nordstrom Los Angeles Los Angeles Board of Marbor Commissioners Noreta Poulson Tia

City Council Delays Canceling Hoxsey Meeting Dispute

The City Council refused to cancel a Sunday Hoxsey meeting at Municipal Auditorium despite Chamber protests and BBB warnings. City Manager Vickers said auditorium contracts are valid. Chamber official Thidson labeled the Hoxsey theme a fraud and urged cancellation to avoid public misperception. Councilman Wick argued against judging groups using public facilities.

Chamber of Commerce Better Business Bureau Municipal Auditorium Harry M. Hoxsey Samuel X. Vickers Auditorium Toby Wick Wick

Ike to Seek Public Backing for Budget Campaign

President Eisenhower plans a personal drive to win public support for his fiscal 1958 budget and foreign aid program. He will use weekly press conferences and a national radio television address, with a White House or studio setting to be chosen after talks with party leaders.

Washington Eisenhower White Houses NDUSE James C. Hagerly Nagerty Tit Hagerty Congress Henate William F. Knowland Grand Rapids Mich

Right Wing Attacks Eisenhower Over Modern Republicanism

The article reports on conservatives within the Republican ranks criticizing President Eisenhower for his modern Republicanism. Some former allies accuse him of drift while others only pay lip service, recalling past tensions after Eisenhower's 1952 nomination victory over Senator Taft. The piece notes opposition to expanded Social Security, the Soil Bank, and broader policy shifts.

Eisenhower Senator Tait Soil Bank Aberal

Norfolk crews seek toll on tidelands profits

British warship crews in Norfolk find a plan to gain a bigger share of profits from tidelands oil. The measure is discussed as a national issue affecting state revenue and maritime rights.

Norfolk Tidelands

Youth Shot by Policeman After Church Burglary

A policeman shot a burglar fleeing from First United Presbyterian Church at Third Street and Alamitos Avenue early today. The suspect Nile Jacob Buhler, 23, of Los Angeles, was treated at Sea aide Hospital for a bullet wound in the left knee. Officers Darrell Richardson and Richard Grace were securing the area after another church burglary elsewhere in the neighborhood.

United Presbyterian Third St Alamitos Ave Nile Jacob Buhler Lon Angeles Seaaide Hospital Darrell Richardson Richard Grace Richardson Grace Buhler

Rebels Sentenced to Death in Hungary Revolt

VIENNA reports seven more Hungarian rebels were sentenced to death on Tuesday for their part in the revolt. In a swift proceeding two were executed, as authorities clamp down on the uprising.

Vienna

Riots End as Guard Wedge Suppresses Prison Uprising

In North Dakota the four hour riot at the state penitentiary ends as guards, aided by troopers and tear gas, retake the cell house. Three convicts are wounded, five escape but are later found. Warden Nygaard denies inmate charges of guards stealing or taunting.

Bismarck N.D Puarta Toot Walla North Dakota State Penitentiary Nusa J. Nygaard Wade Nygaard United Press

American Diplomat Expelled by Russia

Washington reports Russia expelled American diplomat Martin S. Bower Jr from Moscow accusing him of activities incompatible with his status. The State Department questioned the motive, linking it to recent Soviet expulsions and a separate case involving Gennadi Mashkantsev, while noting Bower’s posting history and service since 1950.

Washington Russia Moscow State Department Martin S. Bower Jr U.S Rowe Holyoke Mas Bowe Lincoln White Foreign Ministry

Khrushchev Drops Stalin Era Plan for Decentralized Economy

In a long speech Khrushchev denounced Stalin's system as obsolete and proposed a decentralized economy with 92 economic units across 15 republics, aiming to cut ministries, end centralized planning, and reduce supervisors to improve efficiency and quality. He highlighted 850,000 bureaucrats and urged shifting development toward Siberia and Central Asia.

Nikita Khrushchev Moscow Supreme Soviet Communist Party Stalin Kremlin Josef Stalin Khrushchev Khrushchevy Thissim Siberia Central Asia

Sinatra Rights Suit Over Torment Article Sparks Talk

The Look Magazine piece titled Talent Tantrums and Torment fuels a civil action by Frank Sinatra against Cowles Magazines Inc and Rose of Texas. He alleges the May 14 1957 issue contained lewd and lascivious references and misquotes about his meeting with Rayburn and other statements. The singer asserts the article damaged his reputation and amplifies pressure from tabloids on his career.

Weather Bureau Weatherman Hollywood Rayburn Frank Sinatra Cowles Magazines, Inc Rose of Texas Look Sinatra Seem Ot Gang Kopp Tyres Look Magazine Columbia Studios Pal Joey Rita Hayworth Kim Novak Neutrisqua Vention Nalra Sam Rayburn

Radioactivity Rising in Milk in Louisville

Ur Dr Arnold B Kurlander of the U S Public Health Service told food and drug officials in Louisville Tuesday night that milk has shown increased amounts of radioactive elements in the past few years.

Louisville Arnold B. Kurlander Gene Wal U. S. Public Health Service Food and Drug

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