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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1957

Page

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Eisenhower Leaves on Parley and Congress Sessions

President Eisenhower announced plan to attend a NATO council meeting in Paris in mid December to bolster free world security. He will first hold his annual bipartisan session with congressional leaders, stressing responsibility for foreign policy. He expressed puzzlement over Zhukov’s removal as defense minister and noted improvements in Little Rock school integration while federal troops may be withdrawn.

Washington Eisenhower NATO Council Pariz Russia Georgi Zhukov Alsa Little Rock Ark

Marathon Runner in Rain Flashes Auto Torch in Chase

Deputies spied a man running with a flare on Lakewood Elva at night and pursued him after a quick vehicle code check showed no violation. The figure wore AAU gear, refused ID, and fled through the city before officers halted the chase.

Sheriff's Deputies Lakewood Elva Furmer Boliflower AAU

Army Accuses Spy Witness Rhodes Charged In Court Martial

Army charges Roy Adair Rhodes, a government witness in Rudolph Abel’s spy trial, with conspiracy to violate espionage laws and signing an official document while concealing prior associations with Soviet agents. If convicted, penalties could include life imprisonment, forfeiture of pay, and a dishonorable discharge. Rhodes, 40, testified he sold information to the Russians while at the U S Embassy in Moscow and earned 2500 to 3000 dollars. Abel was convicted and faces possible death.

Washington M/Set Roy Adair Rhodes Rudolph Abel Army Ene Rhodes Abel New York U.S Moscow

Weather Notes and Odd Dossier Tale From Nighttime Page

The item mentions a weather forecast for witches and a vague note about Abella cloudburst holding a dossier on someone under the code name Quebec. It hints at Trick or Treat night with expectations of significant trickle and social activity while weather remains a factor.

Weather Bureau Abella Cloudburst Quebec

Shelley says Katz pulled gun in 1946 incident

Rep John F Shelley testified before the Senate Rackets Committee that Michael Katz, a burly witness, pulled a gun on him in 1946. Shelley, a labor leader, said Katz denied threatening him or others as Shelley returned to head the San Francisco Central Labor Council after an unsuccessful bid for lieutenant governor. He alleged Katz and allies used a special organizing committee to intimidate employers and union members.

Washington John F. Shelley Calif Senate Rackets Committee Michael Katz Shelley San Francisco Central Labor Council California Katz

UO as Val Aa GO SLOW with new drugs and surgery

Army scientists push to recruit Pvt Ernest Shult after a sudden heart episode. Eisen-Rower’s consultant warns about new drugs and surgical procedures for coronary heart trouble. Page D-2 and A-15 reference.

Eisen- Rower Pagel A-15 Pvt Ernest Shult

Brain death ends ex Senator Welker’s life

Washington United Press reports former Idaho Senator Herman Welker died Wednesday night at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center in suburban Maryland after brain illness. He had been hospitalized since October 16 with surgery to relieve brain pressure and another operation the day before his death. Welker, a right wing Republican, had replaced Democrat Glen Taylor in the Senate in 1951.

Washington Herman Welker National Institute of Health Clinical Center Maryland Idaho Welker Glen Taylor Senate Taylor Prim Mary Sen D. Worth

Long Beach Citizens Urged to Pressure Legislature on Subsidence

The L.A.C. argues residents are eager to act on subsidence threats to the local economy and safety. It urges keeping informed and pressuring officials, saying presenting to the State Legislature is the most vital immediate program to obtain legislation.

Long Beach Answrer Sidte

Gaillard Aims to Form New French Government

Felix Gaillard a 37 year old finance expert advanced elastic austerity measures to save France from bankruptcy and announced Wednesday night he would try to form a new French government.

Felix Gaillard France

Wrangle on Prices Continues in Local Fisheries

Half of the sardine and mackerel fleet sails after a union meeting while a price dispute persists. ILWU Local 33 eased pickets to allow Seine and Line Fishermen's Union vessels to depart, with prices at dispute but initial offers around 85 a ton for sardines and 55 for mackerel.

International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union Fishermen's Local 33 ILWU U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service James Monroe Membership Rights and Protective Committee Seine and Line John Calise Ares Ilwu Union

Rain Expected for Halloween in Long Beach

Goblins and spooks may get a little rain during trick or treat visits today. Rain measured around .02 inch in downtown Long Beach by 10 p.m. Wednesday and was expected to fall intermittently without a full storm disrupting activities.

Long Beach S. Weather Bureau

Pat Brown Declares Run For California Governor

Attorney General Edmund G. Brown, age 52, announced in Los Angeles that he will seek the Democratic nomination for California governor in 1958 and cross-file for the Republican renomination. He blasted both major Republicans and said the party elite may force Knight from the primary. Brown refused to say which opponent he fears more and stated he would not seek a 1960 presidential or vice presidential bid.

California Edmund G Pat) Brown Los Angeles Associated Press Malcolm Epley Edmund G. Brown Brown Goodwin J. Knight William F. Snowed Knight Knights U. S Browe Knowland Tome

Solons Urge Board Scan Todd Ship Bid

California's senators urged the Federal Maritime Board to consider a multi million dollar Todd Shipyards San Pedro bid for seven C 3 cargo vessels. The plan would boost Todd yard employment by about 100 percent if two ships are built, with the state paying part of the difference in ship costs under a federal program. The letter notes shipyard distress in California and asks for a tax exemption to Todd to help them meet a Chester Pa bid.

California Federal Maritime Board Todd A Shipyards San Pedro Moors-Mc-Cormack Lines Sun Shipbuild Kubride Iny Corp Chester Todd Part Burton Chace Califor Asia Jess Seventh Fleet Western Pacific Russia Burke Clarence G. Morse Federal Maritime Boards William F. Khowland Thomas H. Kuchel Rust Todd

U S Admiral says US could wipe out Russia in war

Washington reports Admiral Alleigh Burke warned that the United States could wipe out Russia if a general war starts. He cautioned rapid, decisive action and noted the cost of foreign built ships while stressing readiness. He named Syria, Thailand, Philippines, Japan, Vietnam as potential trouble spots and predicted moves in several areas like Haiti or Algeria but not simultaneously.

Pearl Harbor Alleigh A. Burke United States Russia Burke Wawall U. S Syria Thailand Philippines Japan Vietnam Haiti Guatesmala Algeria South Africa

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Zhukov Robert Hart Jr David Fedrick National Jewish Hospital Denver Val Aa Merman Welker Cailed Mark Clark L.A.C S&l Bob Wells Brown and Wife Pat Brown iCent Solons Killbride Robert E. Lee Verue
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