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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1957
Page
1
Survivors of two Pacific wrecks reach safety as strong winds and waves rage. Officials warn the sea is unforgiving this month, and yards of water swallow ships and crew in the harsh conditions.
Abe Lyman, a Beverly Hills bandsman and former bandleader, died at his home from cancer at age 59. Born in Chicago, he began as a drummer in 1915, moved to Los Angeles in 1918, and with Gus Armmheim opened the Cocoanut Grove at the Ambassador Hotel. His band toured the United States and Europe, appeared on radio and in films, and he wrote songs like Mary Lou and I Cried For You. He retired in 1949 to focus on family and the restaurant business. He is survived by his wife Rose, two sisters Dorothy Marcuss and Sarah Kaplan, and a brother William Simon, all of Los Angeles.
The article recounts Robert Drew’s testimony about a $200 diploma and a political subcommittee hearing. It notes his Commonwealth University degree and his claim the degree aided his philosophy work while detailing related testimonies and resignations in the federal cabinet.
A Sunday Parade piece notes growing doubt about cholesterol as the main heart disease factor and highlights renewed attention to overweight. It cites an American Heart Association committee head who links diet to heart risk while signaling shifting emphasis.
Christian Dior, famed fashion designer behind the New Look, died in Montecatini Italy from a heart seizure while holidaying in northern Italy. He reshaped postwar style in 1947 and held world leadership in fashion. The French Government awarded him the Legion of Honor.
New York stocks surged in one day as buying orders from coast to coast flooded Wall Street. Major issues rose about 1 to 10 a share, lifting the overall value of listed stocks on the New York Stock Exchange by an estimated $7.2 billion.
Dior, the French fashion designer known for postwar silhouettes and business acumen, died at the Hotel La Place after a string of hits from The New Look in 1947 to later styles. His 1953 earnings reached about 17 million dollars, with Dior remaining a dominant force in high fashion markets.
Washington reports the United States launched a four stage rocket from Eniwetok Atoll in Operation Far Side. The high altitude test may have reached between 1000 miles and possibly 4000 miles, exceeding all prior manmade heights. Air Force officials called the flight a success though exact peak height remains unconfirmed.
A report details A-Depth 4 charges revealed, with ongoing coverage continued on page A-5 column 5. The article outlines the nature of the charges and notes follow-up reporting will appear in later editions.
A breezy weather note undercuts the forecaster’s cloud expectations while headlines trumpet Vanguard satellite plans with a December launch and a moon mission by next March. Navy officials press ahead on atomic depth charges amid submarine threats as Defense leaders tout new weaponry and test flights.
Independent report notes Syria formally rejects King Saud's mediation offer. London sources claim Red Army Marshal Rokossovsky commands Soviet troops on the Turkish border. The page mentions Aragon's reversal of a fight fixing conviction in sports.
Moscow radio reported on Wednesday that Soviet designers have developed a jet powered vehicle capable of speeds over 125 miles per hour. The test runs were described as successful, signaling potential advances in high speed transport from Soviet engineers.
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