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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

3

Group Drives to Admit China to United Nations

A bipartisan Committee of One Hundred urged expanding relations with Communist China to gain UN membership. It cited rising pro China sentiment since last November, criticized alleged media and political pressure, and highlighted Edwin Eisenhower era groups and church leaders advocating closer ties with Red China.

New York China Ward Hag United Nations Cuty Red China Politiead Niilvete Bhee A American Assembly Eisenshower Columbia University Assembly Eisenhower Arden House Averell Harriman Columbia Uniersity Tarriman Indianapolis John 44 Mackay Princston Theological Seminary Noether Council of Churches Cnupell Red Rehina

Mermaid kidnapping prank ends safely in Palos Verdes

Palos Verdes reports an apparent kidnapping turned prank when four Pasadena City College students abducted Julie Tronding age 17 from her home. They escorted her to their car and then released her unharmed. Police said she was safe after the incident and described it as a college prank.

Palos Verdes Seateokl Mermaid Julie Trond Ing N. Dohney Heverly Mills Pasadena City College Moscow Mass Union Rineland Stadium Palos Studios Voudes Svestha Mip

Freighter Rescues NY Manoeuvrer At Sea Amidorde Ocean Peril

Jean Kilcher, 67, of Bethel, New York, was plucked from a sinking 32 foot sloop off Cape Henry by the freighter Lis berian Atki after two days and two nights of battling rough Atlantic waters. He had departed Florida and warned near Cape Vatteras of dangerous seas before the rescue. Captain Potamianos reported Kilcher soaked, exhausted, but alive after the lifeboat ordeal. Kilcher and his own vessel were then taken toward New York City.

Norfolk N.Y Atki Jean Kilcher Ohl Bethenage Cape Henry New York Richer Florida Cape Vatteras Fis Kircher Potamianos LE O Jong New York City

Son of auto inventor dies in Massachusetts church service

Merle J. Duryea, eldest son of the inventor credited with America's first gasoline automobile, died Sunday in Springfield Hospital after a heart attack suffered while attending church services in Longmeadow Massachusetts. He passed away two hours after he was stricken.

Longmeadow Merle J. Duryea Greyearald America Duryea Springfield

Reserves Inspected by National Leaders at Los Alamitos

Large crowd attends Armed Forces Week at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station as Navy Reserve units are inspected by Rear Adm. Henry Caldwell and Lt. Gen. Frank C. Craft. The event features Marine Air Reserve personnel, the Blue Angels precision team, and demonstrations of the Grumman Tiger jet.

The Blue Angels Los Alamitos Naval al Station Ken Knight Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Blue Angels Precishin Henry II, Caldwell Naval Resserve Frank C. Craft Martine Air Reserve BH. L. Moerner Marine Air Reserve Eric Frank C. Croft Marine Air Reserve Training Armed Forces Week

Planning Proceeds for Nuclear Tests

LAS VEGAS Nevada The Atomic Energy Commission moves forward with the 1937 series of nuclear explosions next Thursday after removing a union picket line at the Nevada test site A dispute between Teamsters Local 631 and Reynolds Electric and Engineering Co primary contractor on test site construction was settled Saturday.

Las Vegas Nev Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Teamsters Reynoldgectrleat Unt Engineering Co

War Day Features Flyover and Rescue Demonstrations

The aerobatic team performed a close order routine alongside jet displays on the runways. A simulated rescue of a pilot from a burning aircraft, a PY-2 antisubmarine plane flight in review, and helicopter maneuver demonstrations were held. Service clubs civic organisations and military installations planned special programs to honor the armed forces.

Blue Angels

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U.N Adm. Caldwell Gen. Craft Appeamance Mac Angels Grumman FU “Tiger Lifesaver Blue Cross Atat Mt. Sinai Hospital Los Angeies Californte Long Beach Catif Bond
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