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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

4

Spanish Racer De Portago Crashes. 11 Die At Mille Miglia

The Mille Miglia disaster at Guidizzolo near the finish line leaves 11 dead including Italian driver Alfonso de Portago and his co-driver Nelson. The Ferrari swerved, struck a milestone and telegraph pole, and crashed into a panicked crowd as spectators fled in terror. Police reported numerous injuries and chaos as the crowd scattered. De Portago, 27, had been a rising star in auto racing and previously competed in the Le Mans and Winter Olympics events.

de Portago Guidizzolo Lindi Christan Marquis Sebring Fla Cortina i'Ampezzo Italy de Portaro

Massive Dallas Flood Alerts and Texas Storm Toll

Residents evacuate Dallas as widespread flash floods threaten streams feeding the Bosque and Brazos rivers. A San Gabriel River warning echoed from Georgetown, while cars and a baby drown in rapid floodwaters south of Waco. Two teens die in a rain soaked collision near Teague. Bridges fail, power lines fall, and rescue teams mobilize from Brownwood and Port Arthur. Fort Worth transceiver outages spark brief isolation. Arlington and Alvarado brace for severe downpours amid 30 minute deluge.

Bosque and Brazos Waco San Gabriel River Georgetown Esse Lampsas Foot Brownwood Tiopol Texas Nulhide Creek Cow Bayou Teague Dallas Trinity Tiver Trinity Wis Promnu Apri Fort Worth Sheriff's Ratio Engle Mountain Lake Nate Mort Worth Richland Hills Arlington Departsment of Public Safety Tigheway Cleburne United Press Jack Proctor Alvarado

Scot Invents Oil-Proofing Device in Scotland

A Scottish engineer, John McGregor of Edinburgh, reportedly invented a treatment that coats metal with an ultra thin layer to nearly eliminate friction and wear. The People newspaper says he has gone into hiding to avoid curious onlookers while his oil-free lubrication method is tested.

London Whs Sunday John McGregor Edinburgh Scotland

Pastor Lambastes Pious Twaddle at Ministers Meet

Seventh Day Adventist pastor Harold M. S Richards told about 300 ministers in Washington that many sermons are filled with moving stories and worldly events rather than true preaching. He labeled some clergymen quacks in religion and urged substance over ceremonial rhetoric while speaking at Washington Missionary College.

Washington Harold M Std. Richards Voice of Prophecy Moscow Central Committee District of Columbia Army Navy Rectary Red

Dag Hammarskjold Returns From Two Week Trip Abroad

U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold returned Sunday from a two weeks trip abroad. He met with Pope John Paul II and conferred with Israeli Premier David Ben Gurion. Hammarskjold also spoke with Italian government officials and attended a series of United Nations conferences in Geneva.

New York U. N Dag Hammarsknijold Pope Plug Iiii David Men-Gurian Mammarskjold U. N. Sontatendes Geneva

Buy Broadway Bonds At 5 Percent Interest

Investment note promotes 5 percent interest on Broadway bonds issued by First Southern Baptist Church located at 5440 Orange GA. Includes regulatory reference to California corporate commission and weekly timing details, with unclear issuance permit.

First Southern Baptist Church Orange GA California

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