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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1957

Page

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Nations Invited to Nevada Atom Test by U S AEC

The Atomic Energy Commission invites 47 nations including Japan to observe the Nevada atomic test this month. The invitation list excludes Russia and India, with Takistan among those invited. Teamsters picket disrupted access to the test site as preparations continue for the next alleged detonation.

Nevada Wasitington United States Las Vegas Nev Teamsters Union Nevada Test Site Nevada Test Organization

Dulles urges world agency role in atomic future

Secretary of State John Foster Dulles pressed Senate support for U S membership in the proposed international atomic energy agency saying ratification would safeguard peaceful use and leadership. He warned unsupervised atomic development abroad risks weapon proliferation and noted planned Nevada nuclear tests with thousands of troops and foreign observers. In related remarks he cited aviation growth as a peace instrument and Douglas Aircraft plans expanding Long Beach and bringing hundreds of jobs.

Washington John Foster Dulles U. S Alnee Atoma Spence Agency Cile Senate ALC U.S International United States Eisenhower World Organization Jotliner Long Beach Kioes Air Force Donald W. Douglas Long Beach Woll Centyr

Fire slows as wind shifts threaten Plymouth amid long drought

A large forest blaze near Plymouth Massachusetts, driven by shifting winds, burned across about 20 000 acres over 48 hours. Rain and a change in wind helped halt its advance, with firefighters clearing fire breaks and preparing evacuations as the center of town escaped damage. Other fires in Taunton Athol Montague and Fitchburg were contained, and Berkshire rainfall brought relief across the region.

Plymouthc Mass Apotaj Taunton Athol Montague Fitchburg Maas Berkshires Maine New’ Trampshire Vermont Plymouth

City Council Allows Auditorium Use Under Free Speech Claims

The council faced a tough choice over permitting a cancer cure promoter in the Auditorium. It declined to cancel the permit to avoid setting a precedent for future group use. The editors sympathize with protecting assembly and speech despite concerns about the promoter's message. Continued on A-5.

Chamber of Commerce Usider Communist Party

Beck's profit in Teamster fund mortgage deal revealed

Senate investigators heard that Dave Beck and partner Hedlund earned an 11 585 profit from selling a mortgage block to a widow's memorial fund linked to Beck's close ally Raymond achency. Hedlund admitted profits exceeded 26 000 in real estate ventures and teamster fund investments, with multiple brokerage fees and related gains noted.

Washington L.t Teamsisters Dave Beckard Associate Beck Senate Teamsters Raymond Achency Los Angeles Dono H Hedlund Subcommittee Trobert F. Kennedy Deck Hedlund Teamsters Union Detroit Kenney Meek Nhnt Teamster Funds Teamsterx

Fifth Infantry Being Disbanded

The Army announced the 5th Infantry Division at Fort Ord California will be disbanded. The move leaves the Army with 18 divisions and shifts troops to a replacement training center at Fort Ord to absorb personnel from the disbanded unit.

Portland District Attorney Smith sworn amid tension in Multnomah

Leolwarmer temperatures and sunshine forecast as Smith, a 9 year Democrat, takes oath as district attorney of Multnomah County after Gov. Holmen appointed him to replace William Langley, convicted of failure to prosecute gamblers. Langley faced a long vice probe stretching to the U.S. Senate.

Portland Ore Robert Holmen William Langley Langley War U.S. Senate Langeley

Long Beach Man Denied Venue Change Over Smog

Mosely a 46 year old resident asked Los Angeles Municipal Court to move a damage suit against Greer- Jial Deman Co to Long Beach citing asthma and doctor advised relocation. Judge Aten denied the request noting venue changes require a different basis. Mosely said he cannot breathe more than four hours in Los Angeles.

Long Beach Los Angeles Municipal Court Mosely Junipero Ave Walter C. Aten Greer-Jialdeman Co Los Angeles Allen Ihlea Uiling Chang

Brightener Secretary Faces Unclear Mood Today

A secretary at Brightener Shows a gloomy mood despite an expectation of considerable sunshine. The boss asks what ails her as weather forecasts predicted a sunny day, leaving staff puzzled by the odd reaction.

Lakewood Pair Shot at in Boat Nightmare

A U S embassy speedboat carrying Lakewood Center former public relations chief Donald Rochlen his wife and a party including Gardner Cowles head of Des Moines TV and Look publisher Gardner Cowles was fired upon near Bangkok. A 38 caliber weapon from shore fired six shots hitting the craft while passing within inches of Cowles and Kennedy. Thai police boarded the vessel for safety and the group continued to Bangkok with no motive explained.

Donald Rochlen Lakewood Center U. 5 Staison Fieers Bangkok Thailand Rochlen U. S United Press Gardner Cowles Des Main Iowa Tegleter and Tribune Look Magazine Cowles Edward . Kennedy Miesharo Douglas Aire Solcraft Co Lakewood Center Tin Chao Phya River Bangkkok

Army Draft to Call 13,000 in July

The Defense Department announced that 13,000 men will be drafted in July bringing the total drafted since the Korean War began to 2,220,430.

Washington Defense Department

Assassin Suspect Jailed In Murder Plot Exposé

An amateur undercover agent exposed an assassination plot in Miami. After questioning two suspects, investigators say they remain unsure of motives and how many targets were named. Leonard McMillan stated police are certain of little beyond a 50-year-old farmer bartender who offered to murder for hire.

Miami Finexse Murder, Inc Atate Leonard McMillan Michard Gerstein

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