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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1957

Page

4

Navy Says Reds Have IRBM Defense Ready

The Navy confirmed Russia possesses 1,500 mile intermediate range ballistic missiles and hydrogen warheads but outlined U S countermeasures. Capt H E Miller described U S carriers planes and missiles capable of striking Russian sites and submarines blocking access from western seas as officials pushed to speed Polaris development.

Navy Reds Washington U. S. Navy Russia United States U. S H. E Miller Adm Arleigh Burke Naval Operations Miller Europe U.S National Security Industries Assn Garrison Orton The Navy For All Free World America White Sea Baltic Sea Black Sea Mediterranean

Warns Parents on Child Tonics

The American Academy of Pediatrics warned against giving children growth-promoting vitamins to make them "super normal." The nutrition committee led by Dr Harry A. Walsman of the University of Wisconsin said vitamins do not stimulate growth. Parents anxious to aid development pressure doctors for body-building tonics.

Chicago American Academy of Pediatrics Academy

State Department Rejects Nehru Remark as Unwarranted

The U S State Department on Tuesday called Indian Prime Minister Nehrus remark comparing U S troops in Japan and Korea with Russian troops in Hungary totally unwarranted. The statement sparked diplomatic friction and drew swift official rebuke in Washington.

Washington State Department Nehrun U. S Japan Korea Hungary

Building Permits and Additions Noted in City Ledger

City ledger lists multiple building permits and planned additions including Oh Co service station near Long Beach and a 190 Linden project. Names such as Kate Wright, Hassan Terrain Control, and engineers from Arg., with project costs like 9500 and 15006, appear among various contractor and contractor notes.

Vier Orlena Breim Hiscox Audition Iyer Bas ‘Ban Kate We Wright Contractauth A. Evan Reain Gag Cher Hassan Cai Telor Pomuevater OH Co Revice Long Beach Calcor Eoalmeter Parlin Petroleum Corp Carson Calecr Pertin Mary’ Young Hargison Spencer Vincent Flotra Es Anaheim

Faubus Defends Charge of Soldiers at Central High

Gov. Orval Faubus insists troops invaded the girls washroom to enforce a federal integration order at Central High School, amid Army demands for specifics. Secretary Brucker says Faubus must prove his allegations or face charges of slandering U.S. troops. A 16-year-old student notes possible exaggeration, saying soldiers did not enter dressing rooms. troops escorted Negro girls to a stairway to avoid incidents.

Little Rock Orval E. Faubus Central Wilber M. Brucker Washington Faubus White House Brucker Central High School

Governor urges White House on Maywood Air Depot plan

Governor Goodwin J Knight urged President Eisenhower to personally review the proposed closing of the Maywood Air Force Supply Depot. In a dated letter, Knight asked for a prompt impartial investigation, warning that closure would disrupt California’s economy and harm loyal, efficient workers. He cited the depot’s central role in local aerospace and defense industries and noted protests and petitions prompting his action.

Sacramento Gav Goodwin J. Knight Eisenhower Maywood Air Force Knight Californi Eisetthow California

Casbah Blast Kills Five in Algiers Fire

Paratroopers sweep Casbah after an explosion Tuesday killed five and destroyed three houses. Authorities search for rebel weapons as rescue teams rush victims to nearby clinics. The blast raises security concerns in the Algiers district amid ongoing unrest.

Casbah Algiers

Pearl Harbor rescuer thanked by doctor in Long Beach

A retired Navy medical officer Dr. Fred M. Rohan 66 of 316 Roycroft Ave met William S. Thomas now a retired chief warrant officer in San Diego on Sunday. Rohan credited Thomas with pulling him into a boat after a Japanese bomb blew him from the battleship Oklahoma during the Pearl Harbor attack more than 15 years ago.

Navy Long Beach San Diego Pearl Harbor Fred M. Rohan Roycroft Ave Arnior Merval Oklahoma William S. Thomas

Navy Plans to Launch Small Satellite Soon Revealed

Washington confirms Navy intends to launch a small four pound satellite soon as part of a space program led by Rear Adm. Bennett. The test globe carries radio transmitters and will precede a full sized 21 pound satellite planned for next spring to serve as a flying laboratory.

Navy Washington Rawson Bennett National Security and Industria Bennett U. S, Naval Research Outer Space

Ghana minister recounts restaurant bias in New York incident

Gbedemah, Ghana's finance minister, says he was hustled from a New York restaurant on March 4 during a visit for Ghana's independence. He reports being refused entry to serve a row of orange juice, and notes the manager's insistence that colored people are not allowed in. Gbedemah left quietly, vowing the incident would not end without further action. Nixon had dined at Dover and later invited Ghana's leader to visit.

New York Amer- Gbedlemah Ghana Thelica Gbedemah Nixon Dinedito Maryland State College Grove Accea Princess Anne Dover Del Howard John Nixon Bill Suther K. A. Ghedemah Ghedemah Sutherland Inci- Washington York Gbedemah JS United States Gold Coast Kwamel Adlai Stevenson Nikrumah Elrl America Gredemah Ghedentak Africa Thomas E. Dewey London

Flu Hits and One Dead in San Bernardino County

A San Bernardino Valley College student, Robert Fins, 20, died Monday at Fontans Hospital after flu like illness, with autopsy attributing death to pneumonia. Health officials note Asian flu cases in the area and high illness absences in local schools as experts warn 20 to 25 percent of the U.S. could be affected soon.

San Bernardino San Bernardino County San Bernardino Valley College Robert Fins Fontans Hospital H. M. Bockrath Alexander Langmuir U.S. Public Health Service Atlanta Langmuir Milwaukee New York City

Putney Haight, Retired Editor, Dies at 81

New Port Beach California editor and newsman Putney Haight died after a heart attack Monday night at Hoagh Hospital. He was 81. Haight spent 65 years in journalism, retired to San Clemente, and earlier served 25 years at the Chicago Tribune as auto editor.

Newport Beachff Putney Hoagh Hospital Haight San Clemente Chicago Tribune Tribune

Absentee Ballots To Decide Palos Verdes School Unification

Unofficial results show 2,709 votes in favor and 2,785 opposed on a plan to unify Palos Verdes Elementary with a high school district. Absentee ballots counted next week could change the outcome in the third such effort since 1952 and a move to join the Los Angeles City School System.

Wunich Germany UPI Suakartat Apres Sonioversao Ben Chan UGT Ronmae Palos Verdes Los Angeles City

Vienna demands return of 2,000 Hungarian teens

Vienna on Tuesday sent Austria a note demanding the return of about 2,000 Hungarian teenagers who fled during and after the fall revolution. The move comes amid post revolution tensions and regional refugee concerns.

Vienna Hungary Austria

Inez C. Marty Dies at 67 Retired Chiropractor Leader

Dr. Inez C. Marty a retired chiropractor and church leader died Monday at her home 267 Bennett Ave She led the Christian Women’s Fellowship of East Side Christian Church She is survived by husband Howard daughter Barbara Farnum sons Roger Nelson and Standish Farnum sister Bernice Parshley and brother Ned A Nichols Funeral arrangements are pending at Holton and San Mortuary

Inez C. Marty Bennett Ave Marty Christian Women's Fellowship of East Side Christian Church Howard Barbara Farnum Roger Nelson Standish Farnum Lister Bernice Parshley Ned A. Nichols Holton & San Mortuary

U S Kills Tax Lien Against Gambler Primm

Internal Revenue Service canceled a tax lien filed against Reno gambler Ernest Primm on Tuesday without explanation. Primm also has an interest in legal poker parlors in Gardena California.

KENO Reno Gembler Ernest Primi Internal Revenue Service Primm Gardena Calif

First Egyptian liner calls at Marseille since Suez invasion

The Egyptian ship Nefertiti arrived in Marseille from Alexandria becoming the first Egyptian passenger liner to dock at a French port since the Suez invasion a year earlier.

Suez Marseilles France Nefertiti Alexandria Suez

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