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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1957

Page

3

Solon’s Call Yanks Black Actor From Opera Role

In Austin Texas a Black female student was removed from the opera Dido and Aeneas at the University of Texas after a pro segregation legislator protested. A white coed replaced her. university officials gave no further comment. The incident followed remarks by Rep. Jerry Sadler and House supporter Chapman, who blamed a liberal minority and said the move aimed to protect the university from adverse publicity. The production’s two night run was scheduled, with minor postal rate adjustments noted.

Loundipea Wire Austin Tex University of Texas Joe Chipsmats Sulphur Springs Lagat Wilson Chapman Barbara Louise Smith University A Texas Miss Smith Wilson New York City Privilere Xpeeteson Chaphian Jerry Sadler Fercilla Sadler Wee Wouldiny Adder Jen Chapman Mixx Smith Seuven Ys

Postage Rate Hike Wins in House Committee

The House Post Office Committee voted Tuesday to raise first class and domestic mail rates by about 366 million dollars annually. The extra funds would support postal operations and services after the rate increase.

Washington House Post Office

Nike site tour by Admiral Dennison visits Palos Verdes

Admiral R. Dennison commander of the First Fleet visits the Nike missile site at Palos Verdes with Col. Willemy Peery and three other naval officers. The Nike battery ran a practice alert as demonstrations of battle readiness were shown to the delegation.

R. Dennison First Fleet Naval Air Linealion San Diego Dennisan Willemy Peery 47Th

Former Senator Mom of the Year Named in New York

A 68-year-old widow who ran a construction business and briefly served in the U S Senate was named American mother of the year. Hazel Abel of Lincoln Nebraska is recognized for raising five children and balancing public service with family duties despite personal health battles.

Hazel Hempel Abel San Diego Gene Tallman Lincoln Ned Abel Harry Ragen Alice Ann. Abel New York U.S. Senate Hazel Hempel Neb

Council Refuses to Revoke Hoxsey Group's Hall Permit

The article reports Dallas city actions over a Hoxsey cancer treatment meeting at Municipal Auditorium. City council refused to cancel a scheduled event despite protests. FBI warnings and Better Business Bureau cautions describe the Hoxsey pills as fraudulent. federal courts have found the treatment worthless. The piece notes residents’ concerns and legal steps to prevent appearances, plus historical reference to Mrs. Abel and a brief political aside.

Council Hoxsey Group American Mothers Committee, Inc U. S Territory Plattemouth Neh Abel George University of Mickey Cullen Dallas Tex Las Portage Fetter Fae Food and Drug Administration Long Beach Harry M. Hoxsey Hoxsey Municipal Auditorium Chamber of Commerce Better Business Bureau Wold Udnils Moxsey Our City Roth Chamber Bureau George P. Larrick Foods and Drugs VU. 5 Department of Health, Welfare and Education Cone Toad Persona Ifiseast

First day stamp sale funds Israel salaries

In Jerusalem the initial sale of Sarael's Independence Day stamp raised three million Israel pounds, covering one month of salaries for about 5,000 postal employees.

Jerusalem Sarael

Boundary Moves to Seal Beach Front Page Front

Boundary adjustments discussed to finance subsidence recovery and coastal development. Chamber proposals seek a percentage based land tax and unitization rules, facing council skepticism over private veto risks and practical enforcement. An easterly boundary extension was approved after attorney Mergen suggested zonal tax differentiation for productive versus nonproducing lands. Further engineering studies would define the productive unit along Pine Avenue and Belmont Shore.

MEK Chamber State Lands Commission Jmet Council Critisian Gerald Dexmont Pioceneal Pracal Provigion Atty. Mergen Pine Ave Deamon Belmont Shore

Local land allotment debate sparks district split

In Long Beach area residents and landowners clash over proposed district boundaries and director appointments. The State Lands Commission weighs UNITIZATION and two-year rules as a plan to require a return on land deals faces scrutiny.

Pine Ave Amibella St.Jod Long Beach Los Angeles Jrreathy Deamond Mikichet Boant State Lands Commission Mannabe

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