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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1958

Page

3

Disunity Mounts in All France Continues

Disarray spreads across France as union bosses refuse comment while socialist and Catholic unions rally members to oppose plots against the republic. The National Education federation urges democratic groups to side with the legitimate government against Algiers extremists.

Ers Republic Autonomous Federation of National Education Algiers France de Gaulle Mediterranean Paris Malta Habib Bourguiba Tunisian Tunisia Bourguiba Bizerte U. N. Security Council Puimlin Corsica de Gaullist Equatorial Africa Public Safety Committee

Arrests in Four Long Beach Drug Raids

Eight people were arrested in four Long Beach drug raids by Officers J Brent Hitchings and Frank A Shaw. A 48 year old registered nurse Sophia Louise Movak was arrested at her home after tips she used narcotics. A one year old was booked for narcotics possession and cultivating marijuana after officers found five plants at a west side home.

Borzansky Rendina J. Brent Hitchings Frank A. Shaw Sophia Louise Movak Seaside Blvd

Italians Cast Votes in Third Postwar Parliament

About 25 million Italians turnout for the third postwar parliamentary election with an Interior Ministry report showing roughly 77 percent turnout. Police reported minor disorders at 55 000 polling stations as rumors and a mistaken death claim circulated in Genoa. Notable voters included Communist Palmiro Togliatti and Christian Democrat Amintore Fanfani in Rome, and Florence’s Adone Zoli. An error over Cesare Merzagora’s identity briefly caused confusion before he voted. Early arrest of Ernest Carmicheal for narcotics sale followed by a gunfire chase ended with his capture.

Rome Interior Ministry Alps Sicily Genoa Giovanni Gronchi Palmiro Togliatti Christian Democrat

Norwalk Man Robbed and Beaten by Hitchhikers

Raymond Friddle, 46, of Ferina Street, was stripped nearly naked and beaten by two hitchhikers after picking them up on Firestone Boulevard. They robbed him of 2.50 dollars, dumped him in his car at Hayford Street and Norwalk Boulevard, and fled. He was hospitalized with skull and facial injuries. The youths, aged 18 or 19, invited him to an apartment in Huntington Park for more drinks before the assault.

Ernest Carmicheal Lewis, Ave Frank Castillo Carmicheal Ronald J. Coffee David C. Wingfield Norwalk Raymond’ Friddle Ferina St Hayford St Norwalk Blvd Friddle Los Angeles County General Hospital Ee OY Firestone Blvd Atlantic Ave South Gate Huntington Park

Mah-Jongg U S Sponsor Henry Snyder Dies at 74

Henry Matthew Snyder, 74, credited with introducing Mah-Jongg to the United States, died Saturday in Millerton New York. A retired representative for American publishers abroad, he learned the game on a tour and brought back a set. He imported tiles for sale and authored the 1923 Mah-Jongg Manual as the fad flourished in the 1920s.

Millerton N. Y Henry Matthew Snyder United States Snyder

Stabbing Leaves Man Critical in Torrance Incident

Police say Fred Wright remained in critical condition at Harbor General Hospital after a stabbing at 1687 Gramercy Ave. Mary Schumacher admitted to stabbing him during an argument Saturday night. Schumacher, an aircraft worker, is held on suspicion of assault with intent to commit murder. neighbor Floyd Willis, 33, was in the house at the time.

Sbell Gardens Harbor, General Hospital Mary Schumacher Fred Wright Grammercy Ave A. Butchler Wright Floyd JL Willis Miss Schumacher Torrance Cna

Five Lynwood gun makers confess aiding Castro

Five men admitted sympathizing with Fidel Castro and were jailed on federal charges of illegal possession and manufacture of machine guns found in a two car garage. Police and Treasury agents seized 11 Sten submachine guns and parts for up to 200 more, plus ammunition, at 31 Oakwood Ave. Names include Armando Lora Guillermo Colle Victor Lozano Israel Tapanes and Salvadore Reynaldo. Arraignment set for Monday in Los Angeles.

Dillinger Ralph Darton Oakswood Ave Ata House Torwalk Peru Cuba Los Angeles Treasury Armando Lora Long Beach Guillermo Colle Plymouth Blvd Victor DeJesus Lozano Huntington

Lebanon Army Clashes With Rebels Leave Dozens Dead

In Sidon Lebanon troops and insurgents fought in the streets. Four people were killed and 12 wounded as reports said government forces intensified efforts to crush the rebellion against pro West President Camille Chamoun. No proof arms were in Halba as claimed.

Sidon Lebanon API Beirut Camille Chamoun Halba

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