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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1957

Page

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Arabs Demand Removal of UN Palestine Observer Leary

Jordan urged the removal of U N Palestine truce observer Col Byron Leary accusing him of bias amid border clashes with Israel and Syria. Dag Hammarskjold defended Leary saying he has full personal confidence and urged Jordan to continue cooperation as Israel boycotts the mixed armistice commission Leary heads.

Jerusalem Jordan U.S Byron Leary U. N Samir Rurar Ammen Mt. Scopus Leary Hammarskjold New York Actiow Israel UN Security Council Tsyael

Cuba Tightens Army Control After Col. Cowley Slaying

In Havana President Batista announced increased armed rule following the assassination of Col. Firmin Cowley, a top Cuban army commander. He condemned the killing, ordered the fullest investigation, and said measures will prevent a repetition and preserve public order and personal security.

Havana Cuba Firmin Cowley Fulgencio Batista Batista Cowley

Bizarre sex change as husband becomes wife’s sister

Frank Little a 40 year old scientist at a naval base in Rosyth Scotland announces he is changing sex but will remain part of the family as a sister to his wife. He will work dressed as a man to meet official requirements while living as a woman in daily life.

Frank Little Syith Rosythe Scotland Rosytre UPM Little Mr. Little Eiswifk

One Man Missing In Kansas City Building Blast

One man remained unaccounted for Sunday as firefighters fought to extinguish smoldering ruins of the Eight-O Four Grand Building and the Sterling building in downtown Kansas City. Allen C. Glore, co-owner of a printing firm in the larger building, appeared killed by a violent Friday night explosion that leveled the two structures, with losses estimated above $500,000. Fire officials and the arson squad pursued the cause as crews continued to flood the debris.

Kansas City Sterling Allen C. Glore

Los Angeles Tax Protests Prompt County Subsidy Questions

Los Angeles taxpayers protest big county tax increases and question whether newer incorporated cities like Lakewood receive county services at actual cost. The writer notes continued county subsidies for suburbs and asks who pays for aging county services.

Los Angeles Lakewood

Teller Says U S May Trail Russia Ten Years In Missile Race

Washington Dr Edward Teller a noted nuclear scientist heads the opening of a Senate missile inquiry as he warns the United States may take a decade to overtake Russia in science and rocket space leads He says Russia now holds a lead comparable to the U S position 15 years ago and predicts it will be hard to regain speed in less than ten years Also senators Stennis and Saltonstall assess congressional oversight of missile progress.

Soviet Union Teller United States John Stennis Sen Leveret Saltonstall Stennis Congress U.S

Loyal Sons Wait in Vain for Missing WM at Lodge

Fragmentary report from a lodge gathering where members anxiously await WM, the Most Invincible Supreme Master. A secretary announces WM cannot attend, prompting shocked reactions as members speculate on his fate and demand action.

Sons of the Sons WM. Tal

Report Spanish Outposts Taken

Moroccan nationalist sources in Rabat report a rebellion in Inti, a Spanish enclave in South Morocco. They claim six Spanish military posts have fallen, amid a restive territory with about 40 000 residents after Spain arrested nine nationalists five months ago and deported them to the Canary Islands.

Rabat Morocco Inti Spain Canary Islands

Poa WELL Poa WELL LOCKHEED Wins Recon Satellite Contract

Lockheed has been awarded a contract to plan a reconnaissance satellite for the Air Force. The report notes the award on page A-12 and mentions a plane bearing documents from King Mohammed V of Morocco en route to meet President Eisenhower on Sunday, page B-5.

Lockheed Air Force Mohammed V Morocco Eisenhower

Runaway horse injures dozens at San Diego parade

A palomino bolted through a Mother Goose parade route in El Cajon injuring more than a dozen spectators. Nine required hospital care including five children. the horse was recovered after a two mile stampede. In Long Beach, discussions arose about buying the Hollywood Stars franchise as Los Angeles and Dodgers reorganize coast league teams.

San Diego el Cajon Hollywood Long Beach Robert H. Cord Hollywood Stars Stars D. Patrick Ahern Los Angeles Ahern Long Bea Angel Los Angeles Dodgers San Francisco’ Seal

Oilman Hunt Takes Bride in Quiet Dallas Ceremony

Dallas oilman H L Hunt, once described as one of the richest men, married former Oklahoma woman Ruth Ray Wright in a quiet ceremony at the Lakewood Methodist Church manse. Wright, resident of Idabel before moving to Dallas, is mother of four. Hunt, 65, was widowed in 1905 and had six children from that marriage. LIFE in 1945 called him the richest man in the United States with holdings estimated up to 400 million dollars.

Dallas H. L. Hunt Oklahoma Ruth Ray Wright Hunt Ney Life Magazine United States

Brothers Shoot Each Other While Hunting Near Superior

A 14 year old boy helped carry a wounded hunter from the woods south of Superior and four hours later was shot and critically wounded. Herbert Rasmussen 36 and Larry Haworth 14 both of Superior were wounded in the same incident, shot by their own brothers with 30 06 rifles. Clarence Rasmussen fired at a deer when he was struck by a bullet. Kenneth Haworth 21 reported firing at a red fox and accidentally hitting his brother in the back.

Superior Wis Here Herbert Rasmussen Larry’ Haworth Rasmussen Clarence Young Haworth Kenneth Clarence Rasmussen Haworth

Marie McDonald Taken to Hospital After Illness

New York actress and singer Marie McDonald was hospitalized Sunday with a described bad cardiovascular condition linked to Asian influenza. The 34 year old performer had canceled two weeks and two days of a monthlong engagement at the Swank Plaza Hotel. Harry Karl, the shoe manufacturer she has married and divorced twice, was in New York with her.

S. W. Rockwood Mina’ Smith Darlene Grossmont Hospital James P. Spencer Sr New York Marie

Brush Fireprogress in San Gabriel Mountains grows

In Los Angeles 1,400 firefighters push to contain a brush and forest fire that has burned over 25,000 acres in the San Gabriel Mountains. Officials say containment within a 55 mile perimeter could occur tonight, but full control will take days. Nearest populated area is Monrovia, about 3.44 miles away.

Los Angeles San’ Gabriel Mountains U. S. Forest Service T. L. Biddison Biddison Bobcat Canyon Twin’ Peaks Monrovia

Rivera Dies World Famous Mexican Artist at 70

Mexican painter Diego Rivera died in his Mexico City home early today at the age of seventy. His death ends a long career that left a lasting mark on modern art and mural painting.

Mexico City Diego Rivera

Six Officers Routed by Gunman in La Habra Home

LA HABRA sheriff s deputies say a laborer dragged a man from bed clothes and a gunman grabbed a rifle and tried to slip through a rear door as six narcotics officers searched a Buena Vista Street home. Joaquin A. Ruelaz, 18, was booked in Orange County Jail for assault with a deadly weapon and narcotics act violations after being found with marijuana and heroin. he reportedly admitted drug use.

Santa Ana Fred Pendergrast Rudaz

Prince Charles Visits Parents at Windsor Castle

Prince Charles returns from boarding school for a day visit to Windsor Castle to see his parents. The unexpected trip highlights the heir apparent's close ties to the royal family and his ongoing education.

Windsor England Prince Charles Cace Windsor Castle

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