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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1957

Page

2

Wild crane hatchlings spark New Orleans zoo buzz

At Audubon Zoo in New Orleans attendants endure long hours as they monitor Jo the crane and her mate Crip during a delicate attempt to raise eight captive whooping cranes. A chick hatched after near full day of pecking and other eggs remain under careful watch as staff hope for a successful brood despite past losses and dangers.

Tedd Thomey New Orleans Andubon Zoo Risa Zoo George Douglass Jet Ee Zaye Audubon Zoo Cran

Byrd To Lead Probe On Inflation And Costs

Senator Byrd of Virginia said he will head a Senate investigation into the Eisenhower administration’s tight money policies and rising costs. He warned that inflation harms purchasing power and the dollar, calling for action to stabilize prices as the budgetary committee eyes new scrutiny.

Byrd Washington D-Va Eisenhower Canne Senate Nance

First formal bid from Thomas M Erwin for Lakewood race

The note cites Thomas M Erwin of Puente, long in the State Assembly, signaling intent to pursue votes and a tough primary. It mentions limited local fame in Lakewood and the northern tric area, and hints at a political clash with Herb Lege who disappointed supporters by not resigning for a governor appointment.

Thomas M. Erwin Puente State Assembly

Forum Finds Papers in Red China Dull 5

A Hong Kong UP report says a Peiping journalists forum criticized Red China papers as dull and lacking vitality. Forum participants urged brighter papers with human interest, more advertising, and clearer lines, while Peiping Radio echoed the call for improved presentation and brevity.

Forum Red China Hong Kong Peiping Red Ching Peiping Radio

Weather and casualties in Israel report from Tel Aviv area

U S Lieutenant Colonel and wife were seriously injured in a car crash near Tel Aviv, transported to Can Wei Bela hospital after the accident late Saturday night. The clash involved a sports car skidding into a ditch as they traveled near the city, with confirmation of the couple’s identities and affiliations.

U.S Israel United States Aviv Tarsel U—Col David Peterson Berameee Pri- Palroanksya TS Mau George C. Marshall Kertial Washington Wea SiGe Franco Granada Spain Francisco Franco Low Tidse

Chinese Kidnap Victim Released After 66 Hours

Singapore reports Thieng, a Chinese contractor, was freed Sunday after a 66 hour ordeal in a western jungle. He disappeared Friday following a ransom demand of 3290 Malayan dollars. Three men abducted him, beat him, and starved him before release. family paid the ransom, police ongoing.

Singapore Lim Thieng

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