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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1957

Page

3

U N to Debate U S War Plot in Middle East Crisis

The United Nations faces debate over alleged U S led designs to inflame Turkey Syria tensions. Moscows warning cites a top secret plan for invasion along Syria's north border with U S Sixth Fleet support. Lester Pearson suggests UN emergency force troops be considered to avert aggression amid border tensions.

Moscow Soviet Union Syria Kremlin 6Th Fleet United States Turkey Middle East Ottawa Lester B. Pearson House of Commons U. N United Nations U. S Howard Green G. N Knowland Bulgaria United Nations Neutral Nations’ Commission

Witnesses in Girard Case Clash at Death Scene Hearing

In CAMP WIER FIRING RANGE Japan two Ar sergeants gave opposing testimony at a death-scene hearing in SP3 William Girard manslaughter case. Victor Nickel said he moved a machine gun from the body while Alex Smith disputed, supporting Girard. The judge ordered the makeshift courtroom at the death site on Hill 635 to weigh visibility and hearing.

Camp Wier Japan Tal Sp3a Wiliam C. Girard SP3 Victor Nickel Inkster Mich Girard Nickel SFC Alex E. Smith Fresno Cali Naka Sakai Smith

Great 1956 Fire Arson In Santa Monica Mountains

Santa Monica arson squad ruled that one of three fires causing over 100 million dollars in damage last December was set deliberately. Lt. Carl Morrison said the Malibu blaze likely came from a careless cigarette or dump rekindle, while the Lake Sherwood and Las Flores Canyon fires were linked to a deliberate act by a possibly mentally ill man confined in a Camarillo hospital.

Santa Monica Carl F. Morrison Lake Sherwood Las Flores Canyon Malibu Camarillo Morrison

Knowland Plan for Mideast Peace Unveiled

San Francisco Senator William F Knowland urged a three point plan to curb fighting in the Middle East. The proposal calls for expanding UN inspection teams into Turkey and adjacent areas and for UN action within Russia Syria and Bulgaria. He also suggested establishing a UN force along the Egyptian Israel frontier as a model.

San Francisco Senate William F. Knowland United Nations Middle East Turkey Russia U. N Syria Bulgaria

Downey Man Dies in Sacramento Pipe Cleaning Job

Wilburn Bear a 33 year old Downey California man employed by Pipe Lining Inc died in Sacramento County Hospital after becoming unconscious 350 feet inside a large water pipe. Co workers pulled him out and despite resuscitation efforts he died on arrival. Coroner noted Bear had slight pulse earlier and no illness except minor chest discomfort. Emotions tell of a risky cleaning task with interior air deemed good by authorities.

Gre Embortoyes Bear

Royal tour ends with state banquet of Washington visit

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip capped a busy day in Washington with a formal banquet at the Pan American Union Building after touring the National Art Gallery and the Children's Hospital. They spoke with diplomats, met Vice President Nixon, and answered reporters at a news conference.

Queen Elizabeth Prince Philip Capitol Steps Richard Nixon Dulles New York Philip State Department Pan American Union National Art Gallery Childrens' Hospital Nixon Capitol Washington Elizabeth

Russia Hints Moon Station Within Reach

Russian officials floated the idea of an automatic lunar station soon after launching a satellite, with U S scientists saying the goal is within reach. Dr J Allen Hynek noted reaching the moon would require precise guidance and a robust lander, while observers emphasized focusing on the satellite rather than the rocket.

Washington Russia U.S U. S Midwest Aleksandr Aleksandrov Lenin-grod University Tavestia Moscow J. Allen Hynek Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Moon Hynek Cambridge Mass Columbus Ohio Lee Dex Armond Spilz Tharg Free World

Mrs Scott Departure Related Mystery in Los Angeles

Observers testifying in a murder trial describe Evelyn T Scott as a lively Pasadena Los Angeles socialite who vanished without warning after leaving a luncheon scene. Witnesses recall her as a charming companion but say she disappeared suddenly and has not been heard from in years.

Los Angeles Evelyn 'T. Scott

Europe trip claims tied to socialite murder case

The Sunday Independent reports that socialite Mrs. Scott vanished after taking her three children to Europe with fifth husband Blaine Nels Simons, who stands accused of killing her and manipulating her $600,000 estate. Simons contends she is alive, and attorney James B. Boyle detailed failed efforts to locate her, noting changes to her will eight months prior and ongoing court deliberations on its admissibility.

Scott Blaine Nels Simons Europe Simons Asj Sunday Independent Press-Telegram Southland

Sunday Women’s Sec section joke proves Army messes not real

Staff writer Joyce Hent travels to Fort Mac Arthur to prove jokes about Army messes are unfounded. Parade Magazine features Shirley Temple at 29 with her children and notes a rise in theft from bosses as America’s new top swindle. An article discusses helping older sisters become useful citizens.

Joyce Hent Fort MacArthur Parade Magazine Shirley Temple America

Hahn Seeks California Senate Seat in 1958 Bid

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn said he is interested in running for the US Senate in 1958. He stated he plans to seek support from the Democratic Council and to lay a foundation for opportunities that may exist in 1938 while aiming to be the senator from California. He is 36, elected three times to the Los Angeles City Council and now serving his second term as supervisor.

Los. Angeles Los Angeles Kenneth Hahn US. Senate Hahn California Democratic Council Fresno

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