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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1959

Page

2

Take Siamese: Twiins Off Critical List

PORTLAND Ore The Siamese twins Jeanett and Denett who were separated Oct 6 are no longer in critical condition Their outlook is favorable says a spokesman at the University of Ore ton Medical School Hospital A team of 17 surgeons technicians and nurses separated the two girls who are now 35 months old They had been joined from breastbone to navel Jeanett previously precarious now rallied and the operation is said to be a success They are eating regularly and gaining weight Jeanett weighed 8 pounds 8 ounces Denett 10 pounds 6 ounces

Portland Ore University of Oreston Medical School Hospital Jeanett Denett

Unclear fragment outlines hotel and shopping notes

The readable text shows disjoint phrases about a Huntington Hotel and prices like 27.90, plus references to persons and a career or executive context. The fragmentary OCR lacks coherent events or names to form a full news item.

Cuban premier narrowly escapes knife attack in Havana

A drunken Cuban tried to stab Premier Fidel Castro on a crowded Havana street during a show of loyalty to his government. A soldier stopped the assailant, and Castro was unharmed. The attacker, 33 year old Robert Salas Hernandez, was arrested as crowds gathered at the U S embassy. Later Castro continued his rounds and planned a TV radio appearance.

Castro Havana Cuba Fidel Castro United States Robert Salas Hernandez

Kerid Drops Promise Safe At-Home Ear Wax Removal

An advertisement touts Kerid Drops as a breakthrough home remedy to soften and remove stubborn ear wax, claiming safe, painless use and quick relief. Doctors have tested it on thousands, with a money back guarantee if wax remains.

France urges ban on intercontinental missiles at UN

French disarmament expert Jules Moch called for top priority on banning intercontinental missiles and related delivery systems at the 82 nation U N Political Committee. He proposed a three stage plan including international control of programs and tests and eventual destruction of stockpiles with Geneva as a possible follow up.

United Nations N.Y France Jules Moch U.N Moch Geneva

Von Braun Team to Remain Undisturbed at Huntsville

NASA headed to keep the Von Braun team at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville as ABMA personnel transfer to NASA control proceeds. Glennan and Medaris outlined an orderly, expeditious transfer with no plans to move the 2300 scientists and technicians. He noted NASA will study manpower needs and potential new rocket vehicle assignments for the Redstone group.

von Braun Huntsville Ala UPI Iville Redstone National Space Agency Army Missile Arsenal Army John B Medaris Atace Mya Rca Glenn Army’ Ballistic Missile Agency AAMA Eisenhower NASA ABMA Glennan Hunts Wernher von Braun Yesteriday Redstone Ieam

Cat Escapes Doom as Executioner Dies in Crash

A black cat and death theme marked the day when William Benson, 5 year old plumbing shop owner, drove to dispose of the animal and suffered a fatal heart attack. His pickup veered, struck a hydrant, and he died before officers arrived. The car jumped a curb and crashed, with the cat reportedly escaping through a window.

Los Angeles UPI William Benson Benson

Propagandists Meet in Moscow Amid Propaganda Push

Fragmentary report notes a Moscow gathering of propagandists linked to Soviet efforts to rally support for national aid measures and align with trends tied to Khrushchev’s era. The text is unclear but mentions Dr. Scholl and international visits.

Moscow Strol Aid Re Lse Dr. Scholl Zitopa Bres Bert Steen Khrushchev

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