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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1957

Page

5

Statehood for Alaska Wins House Unit OK

Alaska statehood gains a 24 to 8 House approval as the House Committee on Rules and Administration advances the bill. The measure halves the path to a full Congress vote with proposals to delay certain federal controls and requires a state election on admission.

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Robbery Ties To Fiery Murder In North Hollywood

North Hollywood police link robbery to motive in the brutal death of Thelma Macomber 42. Her body was recovered from a fire at her home after she was dragged from the blaze by her stepfather Robert Sampson 29. A 3 carat diamond ring was reported missing, with a photographer sought for questioning over a white ceramic decoration at the $60 000 residence. The victim's husband Fred Macomber was in Costa Rica and her son Micherel 13 attended a private school. Separately Hull divorce suit for Thomas Hull 63 was dismissed after a reported reconciliation.

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High Speed Leprechaun Computer Developed in New York

Bell Laboratories showcases a compact high speed digital computer the Leprechaun, smaller than a homelaboratory model and using about 9 000 components. The design emphasizes low power operation and rapid testing by reconfiguring existing components for new apparatus. It targets military applications within the Bell Telephone System research arm.

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Meath College Page Lead Refines May 29 Schedule

The Meath College page for Wednesday May 29 outlines expected events and notices with focus on campus activities, sports results, and upcoming deadlines. Students and staff are advised to check bulletin details for time and venue specifics.

Telephone and Telegraph Doys Faces Experimental Stage Decline

A corporate parent, oi Telephone & Telegraph Doys, remarks on Leprechaun atilt dn the xe perimental stage. A spokesman discusses techniques development and expects future applications across multiple fields.

Oi Telephone & Telegraph Doys Devel

Epidemic Fears Hit Bombay and Calcutta Hospitals

Influenza spreads in Bombay with patients limited to hospitals and fears rise over the weekend. Calcutta reports 150 discharged and city officials deploy tents at a road isolation hospital as municipal authorities review measures.

Bombay Calcutta Road Act Municipal Commissioners

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