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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1957

Page

8

F101 Flies 1050 Miles at 750 MPH

Maj. Austin Julian, flight officer for FOL at Edwards, flew an F101 Voodoo from Edwards to McConnell in 1 hour 20 minutes averaging over 750 mph. He refueled once from a KC135 at 40,000 feet over Santa Fe area, making a high altitude dash. A second refueling over Wichita failed due to a damaged mechanism.

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Retired Couple Share Hard Bets on Postwork Life

Graham, a former executive secretary of a trade association, and his wife describe a nil retirement income of 268 dollars a month. They recount moving multiple times seeking belonging, finding loneliness and a lack of welcome in each new community, and warn that relocation rarely brings connection.

David Graham Wein Harry Columbia Mey

Franciscan Order Elects Minister General At Assisi

Franciscan provincials gather in Assisi to elect a minister general, noting the order's global reach of priests and brothers. The event marks ongoing leadership changes as the Franciscan presence traces back to St. Francis and includes visits by Canadian and American delegates. A long article weaves in local stories and reflections on service, retirement, and community work.

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Batista Plans Finish Fight in Southern Cuba

HAVANA Cuba President Fulgencio Batista and his military leadership plan a Thursday operation against rebels in the rugged southern mountains. An early morning conference announced a progressive plan leading to battle with the rebels. Both air and ground actions are contemplated amid clashes and an explosion in Havana.

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You Can Learn to See More from Reader's Digest

June Reader's Digest reveals scientific findings on vision and how to see more. It highlights that perception colors our judgments and that attention focuses on different details in a street scene. The ad promotes 42 condensed articles and radio segment with Arthur Godfrey discussing Reader's Digest.

Graham Arthur Godfrey

Rebels, Castro forces clash in Sierra hideout raid

The government says about 100 is aborting rebels near Isaboteurs and Fidel Castro killed 31 rebels, while 11 soldiers died and 15 were wounded in a dawn raid on a Sierra garrison last Tuesday. Ubero reports a lightning dawn operation.

Fidel Castro Taileader Jed

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