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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1957

Page

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Missile pace urged by Teller and Bush before Senate

Washington AP two top scientists Teller and Bush told Senate investigators that the United States must accelerate missiles and retaliatory air power to match Soviet space age threats. They warned the SAC must be ready to strike back, saying safety lies in a strong offense as the nation risks falling behind in science and facing ICBM missiles with hydrogen warheads.

Washington Senate America Russia Edward Teller Varinevar Bush Strategic Air Command Bush Teller United States University of California Carnegie

Kostal Reported in Los Angeles

Authorities said escaped murder suspect Albert Kostal 37 was sighted in southwest Los Angeles after escaping from Jefferson County Jail Golden Colo last Thursday. Fellow inmate Arthur Watson 30 also escaped but was captured near Denver. They were to stand trial December 9. Kostal previously fled Hall of Justice during armed robbery trial. Satellite details about a Whittier device appear unreliable.

Los Angeles Albert Kostal Kostal Jefferson County Golden Colo Arthur Watson Denver Hall of Justice Folsom Whittierini

Mooninweek launch of six inch satellite test

Washington AP reports an attempt to launch America's first test satellite a six inch sphere weighing six pounds planned for mid next week at Patrick Air Force Base Florida A dawn shot is planned the globe will be fired southeastward into space to achieve a near equatorial orbit

Washington America Patrick Air Force Base Fla Globe

Sleepy Stranger Satellite Readies Vanguard Launch

A tiny solar powered satellite with four batteries and several antennas is planned to orbit between 300 and 1,200 miles, signaling on 108 megacycles and aiming to join Soviet Sputniks. It will test Vanguard rockets by carrying a 21 inch satellite into the sky. The device lacks telemetry to gauge space conditions and relies on energy from reentry to vary voltage. In a separate Bronx case, judge finds Joseph McMillan not guilty of unlawful entry after climbing into a bed occupied by a couple, ruling there was no crime intended.

Outer Space Sputnik Vanguard New York Joseph McMillan Bronx James Weinberg I Weinberg Hilda Ambrose J.haddock McMillan

Woman robbed on Bellflower Boulevard as purse taken

A 20 year old woman told police she was attacked along the 3200 block of Bellflower Boulevard Monday evening. Edith May Eaton of 5313 Edee Street reported a man grabbed her around the waist, threw her to the ground, and stole her purse containing about $3 around 6:30 pm.

Bellflower, Blvd Edith May Eaton E- Dee St

Seal Beach bids for Navy yard if subsidence closes Long Beach port

Seal Beach officials stress they do not want to hurt Long Beach but seek the Navy shipyard relocation if Congress and the Navy decide to close due to subsidence. They argue moving the yard to Seal Beach keeps workers near Long Beach homes and preserves good neighbor relations.

Seal Beach Navy Shipyard Long Beach Navy Congress

Peter B Kyne Dies in San Francisco

Peter B Kyne, noted San Francisco novelist, creator of Cappy Ricks, died Monday. His stories drew on the Pacific Coast shipping and lumber industries.

Peter B. Kyne San Francisco San Frranielsco Pacific Coast

Speeding SP streamliner wreck injures crew

A speeding SP streamliner crashed into a kerosene tank truck Monday. The engine crew stayed in the cab to pull clear as flames engulfed the wreckage. Ten coaches were involved, with the scene described as through the flaming wreckage.

Long Beach Seeks Star Franchise Buy for City

The Long Beach group files articles of incorporation for one million dollars of stock to purchase a Pacific Coast League franchise in the city. Attorney Stephen A Jr and Sam Sexton coordinated the filing in Sacramento to secure the Hollywood Star franchise for Long Beach.

Pacific Coast League Long Beach Sacramento Stephen A. A Jr Sam Sexton Pace Hollywood Star Star

Paris Riot Blasts and U S Arms Split Over Tunisian Ties

Riot troops and police moved against teenagers near the U S Embassy in Paris as unrest flared over British and American arms to Tunisian rebels. Prime Minister Macmillan sought NATO unity amid France’s anger over arms shipments from the United States, while a Long Beach baseball venture faced scrutiny as details of a proposed franchise sale emerged. The event reflected tense postwar Atlantic alignments and the ongoing Algerian and Tunisian crises affecting Europe and North Africa.

Paris CP Robert H. Cobb Dem Britain United States Macmillan Pace Sexton Algeria Baseball Corporation Gallars Citizens Baseball U.S Long Beach Face de la Concorde Harbor Teatanbrimes D. Patrick Ahern William Kelly Bob Holand Wkof After Macmillay Cobb London con‘Beach Hollywood ‘Fran Iail Place de la Concorde Blacmillan Eisenhower Habib Bourguiba

Flames Damage Ocean-Going Tug at Mexican Refueling Berth

Fire caused by an electrical spark damaged the ocean-going tug Relief as it refueled at Berth 239 in Acapulco Mexico. Fireboats fought the blaze for hours to prevent spreading. the vessel is owned by United Towing Service.

San Pedro Acapulco Mexico Faye Emerson Jack Walker Theldivorce United Towing’ Service

UN chief Hammarskjold to visit Middle East on peace mission

United Nations secretary general Hammarskjold will depart Friday for a week long peace mission in the Middle East. He will visit Amman Jordan and meet regional governments amid border flareups involving Israel, Jordan, and Syria. He is expected to also assess Damascus Cairo and Jerusalem routes with plans announced later.

United Nations, N.Y Bag Hammarskjold Middle East U.N Amman Damascus Ankara Hammarskjold Hammerskjold Cairo Jerusalem Jordan Byran Leary U.S Palestine

Eisenhower Cancels Ohio Speech After Illness

President Eisenhower, ordered to bed by physicians after chills in cold Washington air, cancels a White House state dinner with King Mohammed V and postpones a Cleveland speech. White House officials report no fever and say doctors do not consider the illness serious, though the president remains resting.

Hisenhower Washington National Mohammed V Morocco White House Eisenhower King Mohammed Washington National Cleveland Anne Wheaton Wheaton Maj. Ger. Howard M. C. Snyder Snyder Walter. Tkach

WM Lost This One By Default

An inquiring reporter asks how WM became the affluent man he is. Mrs WM explains the cause as default, blaming teachers for failing to teach him, and notes his rise at Glenr end warm.

Glenr End

Salvation Army Seeks Help for Thanksgiving Baskets

The Salvation Army faces a shortfall with only 14 turkeys on hand to fill 150 Thanksgiving baskets for needy families. Mrs. Mabel John says assistance is needed in turkeys, canned goods, and cash to fund the baskets, with volunteers packing them today and tomorrow. Contributions can be made at Salvation Army Headquarters, 923 Locust Ave.

Salvation Salvation Omy

Tax Chief Reverses Order on Expenses

Washington based IRS said taxpayers will not be required to itemize expense accounts on 1957 federal tax forms. The reversal comes near the April 15 deadline to avoid burden. 12 month records urged for 1958 and later to supply expense data if needed.

Washington Internal Revenue Service Internal Revenue Commis 2 Newsman Aim Harrington

Beer Executive Dies

Alfred Liebmann aged 86, former president of Liebmann Breweries Inc, makers of Rheingold Beer, died at his New York home after a lengthy illness.

New, York UP Alfred Liebmann Liebmann BrewCties ,Inc Rheingold Beer

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