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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1957

Page

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Uprising by Polish Students Clashes With Police in Warsaw

In Warsaw, Polish Red police, security troops, and worker militia crushed a fresh student protest for freedom. Police used tear gas and clubs as thousands gathered near the Polytechnic and Community Party HQs, while ambulances ferried injured demonstrators. The unrest followed criticism of government policy and the student newspaper Po Prostu.

Warsaw Poland Red Police Gestapo Gestapso Warsaw Polytechnic School Community Party Mittee Polytechnic Po Prostu Communist Party Narutewicza Square

Hoffa's Teamsters Win Sparks AFL CIO Backlash

Hoffa wins the presidency of the Teamsters in a tumultuous convention drawing immediate AFL CIO warnings of repressive labor legislation and possible Senate rackets probe. Delegate tallies show a strong Chicago Long Beach bloc backing Hoffa as party leaders pledge a model of trade unionism amid allegations of racketeers and misuse of funds.

Tee Congress Miami Beach Lahor James R. Hoffa The Credentials Committee Teamsters’ Union Dj Senate Group Chicago Labor Mitchell Hoffa John L. McClellan Senate Ark Afl-Cio Teamsters

Labor unions split as Jimmy Holliny elected president

LA says the vote signals a dark day for labor with possible expulsion from AFL-CIO. Hoffa-Beck leadership gains a delegates vote of confidence, though membership doubt remains, as Holter heads the machine.

Jimmy Holliny Teamsters Union Afl-Cio Hoffa-Beck Sitcc Holter

Michener Describes Harrowing Air Crash Near Iwo Jima

Author James A. Michener recounts a 17 minute C47 ditching after one engine failed and the other faltered off Iwo Jima. He and 12 others, rescued with minor injuries to one, were aboard a Guam to Japan flight. Michener lost manuscripts and notes in the crash.

Yokota Japan James A. Michener Iwo Jima Michener Guam Iwo Jack Mann Scottsbluss

Mooning Madness and a Brave Japanese Sailor

A wartime account mixes calls about Moon titles with a rescue at Iwo. An unidentified Japanese sailor swam through shark-infested waters to aid a downed crew from the 27th Air Division on Guam. Mann suffered minor injuries. A K Lombard led the aircraft, praised by Michener.

Michelner Iwo wieSly Core Iwao Mann Michener A. K Lombard U. S A27th Air Division Guam I Michener

Gabor sisters comment on World Series from Hungary

Noted remarks by Eva and Magda Gabor cited as originating in Hungary regarding the World Series. Page B-6 coverage referenced as the source.

Eva and Magda Gabor Hungary

Soviet satellite launch claims first manmade moon

Russia announced the first successful earth satellite launch, a sphere-shaped craft spinning at 18 000 mph at 560 miles altitude. Signals were received in New York and London within hours, marking a major lead in the International Geophysical Year race.

Moscow Russia Earth Radio Corporation of American Communications Division New York British Broadcasting System London

Russ Release Satellite Data

Facts and figures of the Soviet satellite include a 23 inch diameter, 194 pound weight, and 18000 mph speed. Estimated life under three weeks, orbit altitude 560 miles, two radio transmitters at 20.005 and 40.002 megacycles. Signals detectable by ham operators, best viewed at sundown with naked eye. Rotation completes around the Earth in 1 hour 35 minutes.

Moscow Earth

Indians First to See Russ Moon Satellite Sightings Reported

American scientists began tracking Russia's earth satellite with passive observation Friday night. Terre Haute team in Indiana reportedly made the first sighting, with additional reports from Columbus Ohio and Whittier California. NST broadcast interrupted to cover the event as observers tracked trajectory and timing across the United States.

United States Columbus Ohio Terre Haute Ind Armand Spitz Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory White House Washington Russia Terre’ Haute RCA Communications Cambridge Mass Whittier Calif Observatory Midwest J.alan Hynek Earth Hynnek

Turkey Rebukes Russia Over Syria Policy Dispute

Ankara rejected Soviet charges of planned aggression against Syria and challenged Moscow to rethink its Middle East stance. Premier Menderes accused Syria of rapid armament and argued Turkey seeks mutual trust while criticizing Soviet input in regional affairs.

Ankara Turkey Syria Moscow Middle East Menderes Bulganin Russia

Grim tale on subsidence ties to naval yard

State legislators heard that Long Beach would shut the tidelands oil field if needed to halt subsidence threatening the naval shipyard and lives. City Attorney Walnfred Jacobson outlined policy urging anti-subsidence legislation if voluntary efforts fail as experts cited reservoir pressure drop from oil production and water injection as cure.

Long Beath Tidelands Nave al Walnfred Jacobson Jacobson NAVE Naval Shipyard Monterey Oil Co Monterey Oni Frieday

Nixon to Spend Weekend at Miami Beach Resort

Vice President Richard Nixon is spending a long weekend relaxing at a resort hotel in Miami Beach Florida. The visit highlights Nixon's leisure trip amid political duties and local engagements in the Miami area.

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