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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1957

Page

2

Pranks and marriages across the world in a chaotic week

Clifton police seize a Russian amlite mistaken for a satellite, labeled USSE and Downsky, left in a tree as a prank. A 10000 in gems is stolen in Chicago. Dionne quints and Germain Allard marriage plans surface in Montreal. Japanese spouses retain archaic terms despite postwar changes.

TEDD THOMEY _ Nou Clifton N. J Passal River Courrsh Elizabet Reindl Garmisch Parsteiidrenen Garmeny Japan Che Masa Ajike Anata Nommae

Papers and Miami Beach deaths linked to Teamsters probe

The Senate Rackets Investigation Committee reported confusion over papers tied to Hoffa and Teamsters records. In Miami Beach Eden Roc, a 52 year old day maid, Mrs Jong Lookizar, died of a heart attack off duty during the convention. The committee weighed if the incident signals coincidence or deliberate obstruction amid efforts to secure documents. Meanwhile the union faction challenged an election ruling, claiming the credentials vote favored Hoffa.

Senate Associated Frése Miami Beach Eden Roc Mra Jong Lookizar Sen McClellan D-Ali Hoffa Dave Iseck Senate Compantes New York

Weather report fragment from United States Weather Bureau

Fragmentary OCR reports a weather outlook covering multiple locations with scattered figures for wind, temperature, and visibility. The text mentions Fairbanks Snake River and New York tides, with notes on gusts and daily highs and lows, but lacks coherent structure or complete data.

Tragic Death At College Stemmed From Self-Inflicted Bag

Autopsy on Edward C. Bly a 19 year old City College student found suffocation as the cause after his body was discovered in bed with a plastic bag over his head. Detectives noted no bruises and no suicide note, with theory that he used the bag to prevent blood from staining his sheets. His mother, Mrs Lillian Bly, said he refused to see a dentist despite her urging. body taken to Allen's Mortuary Bell Gardens. Father Edward G Bly 40 worked in Hawaii.

Acoroher City College Edward C. Bly Mardwick Sh Lillian ¥T Vincent Allen's Bell Gardens Edward G. Bly Hawaii

Socialists Gain in Norway Vote

Oslo reports partial Norges election results with the Socialist Labor Party expanding its lead after 22 years while the Agrarians gain amid losses for four established parties and shrinking Communist strength as returns come in from 432 of 744 municipalities.

Oslo Socialist Labor Party Norway Agrarians

New Microlock satellite tracking station planned near San Diego

A Cal Tech team aims to establish the nations first Microlock tracking station 70 miles east of San Diego in Earthquake Valley to plot a Russian satellite. Dr William Pickering and colleagues describe Microlock as a highly sensitive radio receiver system providing precise satellite position by rapid signal correlation. Data will be shared from Temple City to Washington DC for final plotting. Actress Gale Storm suffers a deep cut from a kitchen ladder but resumes work after treatment.

San Diego California Institute of Technology Wrernesday Wiliam ‘Pickering Dirse Jtes Cal Tech Jet Propulsion: Laboratory Patterson Bni Temple City Tali Washington, D.C Gale Storm Miss Storm

Faubus Complains Of Federal Troop Invasion At Central High

In Washington, Arkansas Governor Faubus condemns federal troops at Little Rock Central High as an invasion of privacy. He warns the occupation could last long if integration proceeds, while morning classes resume with limited student attendance and guards on campus. A Trans World Airlines jet sets a North Pole to London record, touching down after 17 hours 1 minute.

Bute Dionne Giiva Dionne North Gay Cnt Annette Germain Allard Montreal Ipelucing Ag Germain Cecile TV Tech- Thién Philippe Lanzlals Papa Dionrie Anetts Washington Hwbrooks Hays D-Ark Abe White House Sherman Adams Eisenhower Little Rock Mays White House Faubus Londow Trans World Airlines North Pole Sour Las Angeles London Gordon Granger Walker Central High Variolists Central High School Arkansas Cepted Lite Rock Central

Nickerson Aide Says U.S. Goofed

A Nashville Tennessean report cites Ray Jenkins of Knoxville in a phone interview asserting the United States should have launched a space satellite ahead of Russia, but delays by high level defense officials prevented an earlier launch.

Nashville,tenn Army Russia Nashville Tennessean Big Keel Ray Jenkins Knoxville Enrins Defense Department Nickerson Wernher von Braun Ernst Stuhlinger Redstase Redstone Navy Sprig Stuhlinger von Braan Jenkins

Russian scientists offered to place U S instruments in satellite

New York Times reports Soviet rocket experts visited the U S naval missile lab in Huntsville and proposed a joint satellite project. Anatol Blagonravoy and others suggested a U S ride in a Soviet moonlike satellite while tensions over ballistic missiles and the Navy’s Vanguard fallback fueled disputes.

New York U.S New York Times Naval States Washand Wortdington Times Germany Anatol A Blagonravoy Redstone Russia Huntsville Als Jenkins Army-McCarthy Trollen Guns John C. Nickerson Jr Nickerson Panama

Speeds Cited in Radar Trap Scene Across Street

Witnesses claim drivers slowed down after passing motorcycles and parked vehicles as police set a radar trap. The misspelled report argues enforcement is unfair when speed can’t be precisely measured and calls for more electronic devices to improve highway safety.

Service Personnel Merit Pay Hike Planned Next Year

The Defense Department announced merit pay increases for proficient enlisted personnel to be implemented early next year. About 15 percent of each service’s total enlisted strength will be eligible, with most increases likely going to mid grade personnel.

Washington Defense Department Department

Soss Optometrists Install Diamond Lens Grinder

Dr J M Soss, serving Long Reach and Wilmington, installs a diamond lens grinding machine to improve speed and accuracy in optical work. The new equipment enhances precision, reduces handling time, and expands services for glasses and repairs at 37 Pine Avenue.

Soss D. M. Sess Sess J. M. Soss New Pine Avenue Wilmington Venses

Be Wide Awake to Classified Ads for Renters and Buyers

Advertising tip urges readers to use classified ads to attract renters workers and buyers. Mentions contact code Dai HE 255958 as a reference point. No dates or places provided.

Dai HE

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