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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1957

Page

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West Socialists Reject Khrushchev Unity Bid

West European socialist leaders react to Khrushchev's move in the Middle East crisis. Britain’s Labour leader Hugh Gaitskell and other socialists condemn the bid for a popular front with the Communists while warning against Soviet influence in Syria. The discussion centers on Egypt and the potential for broader conflict with Western powers at the United Nations.

London Upi Russia Britain Laborway Denmark Syria A. Fr Mike Hugh Gaitskell Nuyan East Downing St Nassar Communist Party Nikita Khrushchev Macmillan United Nations Kh Kallas Middle East Mikoyan

Dentist Witness at Trial in Mrs Scott’s Disappearance

A denture found near an incinerator at L Ewing Scott’s home was identified as Mrs Scott’s, made in 1943 and last seen May 13 1955. Mrs Scott, 65, vanished May 16 1955. Scott faces murder charges. A Pasadena dentist testified the bridge was worn by Mrs Scott, with other witnesses detailing dental and travel plans for Europe.

Los Angeles L. Ewing Scott Pasadena Reginald Caldwell Mrs. Scott Scott Coldwell Ulrich Quast Scotts Europe Quast Detroit Anee

L B Loses Plea for Trash Cash

County supervisors rejected Long Beach request for county funds to cover a 327900 annual rise in trash collection costs. City officials cited county incinerator burn ban as raising expenses from 1 million to 1,327,900 dollars and asked if county funds could be appropriated.

Long Beach Son Control Smith Griwold Samuel Vickers Board of Supervisors

Mexico appoints Sanchez-Hernandez to 6th Military Region

Gen Tomas Sanchez-Hernandez has assumed command of the 6th Military Region based in Tijuana Brexico with headquarters. The change was announced on Tuesday.

Tijuana Brexico Tomas Sanchez-Hernandez Mexico

Queen Elizabeths wearied handshakes draw Ottawa crowds

In Ottawa the Queen and Prince Philip conducted the largest reception of their Canada visit greeting over 1,300 people at the Chateau Laurier. Some stood in line two hours as aides urged gentler handshakes while officials later said about 2,600 had met them in the capital. Philip spoke by radio urging balance between industry and humanity.

Prince Philip Canada Williamsburg Jamestown United States Chateau Laurier External Affairs Department Philip Duke of Edinburgh Queen Drowe

Stock market recovers a third of $10 billion loss

The stock market rebounds on aircraft and missile stocks, regaining about one third of last week's $10 billion drop. A separate note details a 16 year old girl with a rifle plotting to free her boyfriend but the plan lapsed after an alert deputy sheriff intervened.

Asian flu joke sparks heated exchange on temperature claims

A humorous dialogue features WM and his boss arguing over a heat wave and a supposed Asian flu. The boss insists on a diagnosis while the WM demonstrates a distinctive sneeze cadence and cheeky banter about symptoms.

Wang

Flu Epidemic Hits Bellflower Area As Absentee Rates Rise

Long Beach reports wide flu spread with 17 percent absence in high schools. Bellflower district declares epidemic stature with 600 of 2,610 high school students absent. La Mirada Artesia Norwalk and Dairy City also affected as health officials investigate the Asian flu outbreak. In Camp Pendleton a bazooka accident injures 13 Marines with one fatality. cause under investigation and an official inquiry ordered.

Long Beach Bellflower Leo Morton Schulman County Health Department Schulman la Mirada Artesia Norwalk Dairy City ID. Litwack Orange County Camp Pendleton Long San Pedro Wilmington Torrance First Glass

Hearing Set for Oct 23 Over Union Conduct

Officials of AFL-CIO Seine and Line Fishermen's Union were ordered by Superior Judge John F. McCarthy to show cause on Oct 23 why they should not be enjoined from acting in official capacities or spending union money. A temporary restraining order remains in effect, prohibiting use of funds, disposition of property, and threats or coercion against members as the case proceeds.

Afl-Cio Seine and Line Fishermen's Union John F. McCarthy McCarthy John Calise

Woman's PETA Leader Telegrams Russia Over Animal Use in Satellites

The president of the Women's Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said she sent a telegram to the Russian embassy protesting the proposed use of living creatures in future satellites.

Philadelphia UPI Women’s Pennsylvania Society For the

Downey Plant Workers Win 17-Cent Wage Increase

Downey and Long Beach plants of the National Seal Division resume operations after a 17-cent wage rise. The settlement with management and AFL-CIO United Rubber Workers provides an eight-cent raise this year and seven cents next August, plus two dues checkoffs. Downey plant manager George T. Schaeffer says hourly wages will reach 2.12 dollars after the second hike. The Downey plant at 11634 Patton Rd. makes bearing seals, while the Long Beach unit at 2350 Curry St produces aircraft ducts.

Downey National Seal Division Long Beach Afl-Cio United Rubber Workers George T. Schaeffer Patton Rd Longeepe Curry St

Pornography Ring Smashed in Torrance Police Sweep

Torrance police and county officers arrested a 38 year old woman Frances Isabella Osborne and a 71 year old man Frederick W. Miller after seizing thousands of lewd photographs and film from Miller’s three room apartment. Investigators said the collection included images with Miller and a younger man with a blonde woman in lascivious poses. Miller said he was divorced in 1930 and Osborne is a mother of four children aged 4 to 13.

Marie Wilson Christy Greg Miss Wilson Bob Gallon Torrance Marais Frances Isabella Osborne Amepola Ave Frederick W. Miller el Prado Miller Sgt James Johnson Sheriff's Vice Squad

Naval Scientists Give Sputnik One More Week

UPI report says Naval Research Laboratory scientists predicted Sputnik could burn up within a week as it loses altitude. Robert Jastrow cautioned the satellite might disintegrate from electrical drag or other forces, while others doubted a single dominant cause. President Eisenhower and the Science Advisory Committee met privately on satellites and missiles with no details released.

Washington Upi U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Robert Jastrow Washington Sputnik Long Beach Calif Eisenhower Jastrow Jas‘row Isador Rabi James Hagerty White House

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