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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1957

Page

5

Drive to Admit China to United Nations Sparks Debate

New York group led by the Committee of One Million criticizes efforts to normalize relations with Communist China. The bipartisan coalition says pressure to ease ties and trade is rising since November, pointing to U N debates and calls from the American Assembly and religious leaders for broader engagement with Red China. The statement highlights controversies around trade in nonstrategic goods and suggests a push for official recognition by the United Nations.

New York China American Assembly Arte Chawer Dur Columbia University Assembly Eisenhower Arden Mouse Agecell Harriman Harriman Aso Indianapolis John A. Mackay Princeton Theological Seminary Na Unat Council of Churches Mackays Red China

Kidnaping Play Ends as Mermaid Prank on PV Peninsula

Four Pasadena City College students allegedly abducted a girl from Marinind Stadium area in Palos Verdes, taking her to Dohney Drive and later to a restroom for a publicity photo session. The girl told police it was a prank despite a ransom call. no charges were filed.

Ings N. Dohney Dr Pasadena City

Soviet Studies A-Ship Power Analysis

Soviet press reports that the Institute of Complex Transport Problems of the Academy of Sciences has concluded ocean-going atomic powered tankers and ocean miners are feasible. They propose tankers of 10,000 to 12,000 tons and tankers of 25,000 to 100,000 tons as practical.

Cnion Tavustia Sumuiy Academy of Sciences

Freighter Rescues Man From Stranded Sloop Off Virginia

NORFOLK Va A Long Island motel owner testified about a harrowing rescue at sea as the Libberian freighter AU plucked Jean Kircher 67 from the 20 foot sloop Thay miles east of Cape Henry. Kircher said rough water and a jammed mainsail left his craft nearly swamped after two days of storm. He pumped and bailed through the night as the Gulf Stream surged, then heard three blasts from a passing ship's whistle signaling rescue.

Norfolk Long Island N.Y Atlantic Thay Ani Jean Kleher Old Beth Page Cape Henry Florida New York Kieher Farida Cape Alattera Kircher

Son of Auto Inventor Dies in Mass Church Services

Merle J. Puryea, 61, son of the inventor of America's first aide line automobile, died Sunday after a heart attack. He collapsed during church services in Longmeadow and died two hours later at Springs Tech Hospital.

Longmeadow Mass P— Merle J. Puryea America Duryea Springs Tech

Crane Sailor Rescue Narrates Shipboard Hazard Incident

A crew member describes sighting a large cargo slip bearing down as a late rescue ship Potamianos recounts the near disaster. Kircher, initially saved on deck, recovered after food and rest and departed by bus to New York City.

Aunutes Kircheer Potamianos Kircher New York City

Reserves Inspectors Watch Nuclear Test Planning Parade

National leaders inspect Marine Air Reserve units at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station during Armed Forces Week observances. Brig Gen Frank C Croft and Adm Caldwell oversee reviews of jet aircraft and precision flying by the Blue Angels. Atomic Energy Commission advances 1957 Nevada test series after union picket line removal, narrowing disruption to test site construction projects.

The Blue Angels Los Alamitos Naval Air Station Ken Knigut Armed Forces Week Los Alimitos Naval Ry- Fleet L. Hoerner Tiffany Blue An Stagels Los Alamitos Ihbe Adin Henryfarise Caldwell Naval Res Atumitas Adi Caldwell Aaldserve Orig Pe Frank C. Croft Blue Marine Air Angels Grumman Croft Marine Air Reserve Frank C. Croft Marine Air Reserve Training Las Vegas Nev Atomic Energy Commission Nevada Teamsters Neynolly Electrical and Engineering Cay

Armed Forces Week Events Highlight Blue Angels and Demos

A near public air show featured close order flying by the perabilic team alongside jet aircraft on the runways. It included a simulated rescue from a blazing aircraft and a PV-2 antisubmarine plane review with helicopter maneuverability. Service clubs civic groups and military installations planned special programs to honor the armed forces.

Blue Angels

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