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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1957
Page
2
Whimsical dispatchs fuse space travel with language puzzles as Sputnik II inspires dog names and chatter about alien tongues. experts in Washington suggest learning by observation could yield a basic Martian vocabulary for future interplanetary chats.
London reports describe Queen Elizabeth II in a very low cut gown at the Royal Film Festival charity event, mingling with Sophia Loren and Jayne Mansfield while stars wore minimal attire. The gala supported a film industry charity as Miss Loren discussed her revealing gown and Deven wore a similar style. The scene included Princess Alexandra and Prince Philip amid bright lights and a tired yet gracious queen. Manila also notes SEATO officers visiting for maneuvers.
The Venables seek 35,000 for the death of 15 month old Robert and 20,000 for the infection of his 11 day older brother Everett in a Long Beach Superior Court action. They accuse San Pedro officials and the city of negligence after a smallpox death linked to late vaccination.
A 26 year old housewife was attacked shortly after returning home to an apartment in Mullywood by a small man wearing a white uniform. The assailant forced her inside, slapped her, and warned she would be hurt if she resisted while demanding money and items for their sons. Police said the incident involved a service uniform style and the attacker fled.
In Latakia, Syrian anti-aircraft guns fired on six unidentified jet planes that flew over the Mediterranean port. An official spokesman said the jets dispersed westward after being engaged from the ground at extremely high altitude. The incident follows tensions at the Syrian Turkish border and accusations against the United States of reconnaissance flights over Syria.
The town votes to fund a 250 bed addition and a new Memorial Hospital replacing Scusidiy, backed by a $10,500,000 bond issue and over 0 million in pledges from corporations and individuals. While the Community Hospital expansion advances, officials say the 400 bed Memorial Hospital remains the primary need for the community’s health care.
King Muhammad V of Morocco will visit eight American cities after a three day stay in Washington this month. The State Department announced his travel plans showing a four day guest of President Eisenhower after arriving November 25. He will visit Los Angeles and other major cities on the tour.
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A historical legal notice item appears from Los Angeles County records with entry details including publication at Sixth Street and Line Avenue, Long Beach, and a decree number C-10280 issued Oct 6. The fragment references delivery charges, monthly year figures, and court adjustment by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
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