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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1957

Page

8

Attendant Slays Robber in Los Angeles Hold Up

Two bandits robbed a station and fled with $40 after a revolver discharged. Attendant Henderson, 44, said a customer drove away as the men fled down the street. Police found Robert Merrell slain behind the station, a result of shots fired through the back. Merrell’s companion escaped with the money as Henderson reported the deadly shooting occurred Tuesday near the station.

Los Angeles Que Robert Merrell Winston Henderson Merrell Lavoptix Sara

U S Ham Talks From South Pole First Since Russia Moved In

Mountain View California amateur radio operator Richard R Schellenbach said Tuesday he contacted a Russian operator at the Soviet Wilkes Land Base near the South Pole. The Russian reportedly called it the first American Russian contact from the pole since Russia began operations there recently.

Mountain View Calif Richard R. Schellenbach Wilxes Land Base I South Pole Schellenbach Russia

Farside 6th shot reaches space after near miss

Brig. Gen. H F Gregory outlined the Farside program at the Aircraft Luncheon Club detailing six tests from Eniwetok. He said the final balloon rocket went higher than 4000 miles and that earlier attempts included a 270 mile reach, with data not yet released. He denied reports of pressure to beat Soviet satellites and confirmed a long data review preceded the final flight.

Washington Gregory Eniwetelst Air.Force Farside

Laborites’ bid on policy defeated in Commons vote

The Macmillan government beat a Labor motion challenging its economic policies in the house of commons by 313 to 260. The clash followed Tuesday night’s debate as the opposition pressed for policy changes.

London Macmilan House of Commons

NLRB Bans Unions Hot Cargo Pacts Across Carriers

The National Labor Relations Board ruled that hot cargo contracts between unions and common carriers violate Taft-Hartley. Local 728 of the Teamsters at Genuine Parts in Atlanta prompted the case after advising members to refuse Rayloc freight, halting handling and triggering the ruling.

Washington SLEB Teamsters Union Atlanta Tait-Hartley, Act Genuine Farts Co News NLRB Rayloc Division Rayloc Teamsters Raylee

GOP Chief Hopeful on 58 House Prospects in California

Meade Alcorn, Republican National Chairman, surveyed California for grass roots activity and warned Democrats are split into factions. Speaking in Oakland, he criticized Democrats for defense cuts and blamed the party leadership for dissension while noting Gov Goodwin Knight’s senate bid.

GOP San Francisco CEI Meade Alcorn California House Alcorn Republican Party Oakland Congress Eisenhower National Committee Goodwin T J. Knight Senate Knight William J F. Knowland

Amazing new anesthetic for piles at home promises relief

A sensational claim touts a stainless compound named Pazo as a quick at home treatment for internal and external piles. Doctors report instant relief across patients, with dramatic testimonials of long suffering sufferers finding real comfort and prompt results.

Pazo Grove Mod RIES

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