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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1959

Page

4

World Around De Gaulle Delaying Summit Talks

Western officials say de Gaulle may stall East West talks until France tests its first nuclear weapon, joining the United States, Russia and Britain in the nuclear club. Informants note de Gaulle is cautious on early summit plans while Eisenhower appears open to Macmillan’s December timing. A Sahara test blast is anticipated by year’s end.

de Gaulle London Charles de Gaulle France United States Russia Britain Eisenhower Harold Macmillan Sahara Desert

Soviet doctors test anti polio serum at home

Soviet physicians and their families tested a new oral anti polio serum based on Dr. Sabin’s live virus before nationwide use. The newspaper Literature and Life reported one doctor’s hair turned white with anxiety while awaiting results but no polio cases occurred. A nationwide inoculation program began last week. The serum uses a live virus taken orally, while the injected Salk vaccine has faced criticism in Soviet scientific circles.

Moscow UPI Life Albert Sabin Cincinnati Ohio Jonas Salk Pittsburgh

Labor Party Split Roils London After Election Beatdown

London reports record split within the Labor Party as left and right factions clash a week after a third straight electoral defeat. Observers fear a revolt against leader Hugh Gaitskell led by Aneurin Bevan, though Bevan and Gaitskell staged unity during the campaign and Bevan softened his leftist stance.

London UPS Labor Party Hugh Gaitskell Aneurin Bevan Bevan Gaitskell

Bus Service Plan Aimed at Douglas Plant Workers

Douglas Aircraft Co workers and the Long Beach Motor Bus Co will push a new bus service plan to the plant with reduced accident rates. Grover Markham notes the company averages one accident weekly while a UAW survey of transportation needs is underway. Officials await Franchises Bureau review and city discussions.

Two Hurt in Crash at 12th and Pacific

Two people were hurt in a two car collision at Pacific Ave and 12th St. Hazel Treated at St. Mary's Hospital. E Sienkowski, 39, of Wilmington, and Ed Markham said. William D. Sprule, 31, of Linden Ave, Wilmington, was cited for running a stop sign.

Pacific Ave 12Th St St. Mary's Pitas Hazel E. Sienkowski Ed. Markham Ward Sienkowski Island Ave Wilmington William D. Sprule Linden Ave

City union foresees 2500 daily riders in new survey

The union's public relations chair Pat Driscoll said the company would avoid costly services requiring a citywide fare increase. He predicted the forthcoming survey would guarantee at least 2,500 daily passengers. Our members are petitioning for better transit prospects.

Pat Driscoll

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