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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1958

Page

3

Truman calls for two year universal military training

Former President Harry S Truman urged a strong national effort on Veterans Day in Springfield advocating two year universal military training to teach youths about national duty and the Constitution as a safeguard for freedom. He said nations must build economic power to deter aggression and keep free peoples secure.

Springfield UPD Hany S. Truman Veterans Day Truman United States

Ex Mayor Curley Faces Emergency Operation

Former Massachusetts governor James Curley underwent emergency surgery after a bowel obstruction. Doctors described his condition as poor but note tests and prior surgery indicate a fragile state. His son Francis Curley was summoned from Worcester to be at his father’s bedside as hospital updates cited gradual improvement.

Poston Ugh Bormier James Michael Curtey Boston Janed VY Sacchetti Hope Hospital Massachusetts Curley Francis Curley Waly Cross College Worcester

Kiwanis Meet Gas Incident Hurts Many in Fayetteville

A Tuesday Kiwanis meeting at the Masonic hall in Fayetteville Ga left at least 40 people ill when a gas heater likely leaked. About 25 to 30 sought treatment at local clinics and area hospitals. 150 attended the event. Sheriff Hugh Stinchcomb and his wife were among those affected as attendees fell numb and unable to rise, some vomiting. Ambulances from several cities aided the response.

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Key Lost to a Successful Exit at Local Meeting

In Macon Georgia a Junior Chamber of Commerce event with about JAY persons attendees began in a basement near City Auditorium. After the exit lock malfunction the iron-gate door opened within two minutes, and teleplate calls assisted in regaining the key to a successful exit.

Macon UPI Jay Persons Junior Chamber of Commerce City Auditorium Suyccestul Livig

What Ministers Are Learning About Sex

Today ministers face rising marital problems and changing sexual attitudes. TOOK Magazine reveals many clergy, even modern ones, lack basic biological facts. It asks if sex is evil or a God given force and explores improving marriage counseling and congregational acceptance of a humane, happiness seeking minister.

TOOK LOOK

Wreckage Seen Near Vanished Flight With 38 Aboard

A British search plane sighted wreckage in the Atlantic in the area of a vanished flight from Lisbon to Madeira. The craft carried 38 people including six Americans. Portuguese and U.S. planes joined the hunt amid rough seas with little hope for survivors.

Lisbon UPS Atlantic Madeira U. S. Air Force Kerbra Morocco Air Force Neptune U.S. Navy Portugal Africa

Bookie Operated $200 a Day in City Five and Dime

San Francisco police trapped a bookie in a five and ten store on Tuesday. Officers tapped on the glass as charts and data sheets spread before Salvador Pere and James Mullan identified Perez, a Daly City resident, who admitted running a $200 a day operation.

San Francisco Salvador Pere Novata James Mullan Perez Daly City

Philippines President Garcia to Visit Japan

Manila UPI reports President Carlos P. Garcia will depart December 1 for a five day visit to Japan. The trip aims to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties between the Philippines and Japan amid postwar regional efforts.

Mother, 19, Accused of Killing Girl in Houston

Houston officials report 19 year old Mrs. Linda Conrad is charged with murder in the death of her infant daughter Linda Dawn on November 2. County psychiatrist Dr. Benjamin Shorer said she is legally sane, after questioning in the county jail. The baby died from pneumonia with a fractured skull cited in police findings. Three other Conrad children died previously, including a 3 month old, Richard Dean, and a 9 month old, George Wendall Jr. The couple lives in Bellaire where George runs a beauty salon. Mrs. Conrad asserted she loved her children and did not intend to harm them.

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Jerry Lewis Leaves Hospital After Heart Condition

Jerry Lewis was discharged from Mount Sinai Hospital after a heart condition. He will continue medical care and return to work on a restricted basis.

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