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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1957

Page

3

Shelley Says Katz Pulled Gun During Labor Probe

Rep Shelley testified that Katz pulled a 28 caliber revolver from a desk drawer and warned him to back off. Katz returned the gun and Shelley said he would have fired if authorized, as the labor management inquiry broadened to Nathan Shefferman and alleged union-busting ties with Allstate.

Shelley Katz Labor Temple Iabor Nathan Shefferman Chicago Robert F. Kennedy Gensel Shefferman Moser Allstate Sears, Roebuck & Co Fred Wheeler Flint Mich Apri Getober Wheeler

Half of Fishing Fleet at Sea, Others Voting

The AFL-CIO meeting approved prices faced opposition as ILWU negotiators floated a $60 rate while locals eyed a $55 advance. Boatowners rejected the offer due to cannery workers' stance, with cannery and union leaders tangled in price disputes and possible federal scrutiny. A separate court hearing in Long Beach addresses leadership changes amid jurisdictional fights involving the Seine and Line Union and related unions over sardine pricing. The season runs Sept 1 to Dec 1, with October typically the peak catch.

Tee Afl-Cio Union ILWU Yugoslav Hall Gnail Cannery Workers' Union Seine and Line Cannery Superior Court Long Beach Right ‘$.and Protective Committee Calise Franco-Ital Ian Cannery Local 32 John F McCarthy DI Doceli Callie Ivey Canriery TLWU di Miceli Water Tront Seamen’s International Seine 1 and Line Connery Workers’ Union SIU

President Outlines Aimos Paris Parley for Civil Rights Mission

President Eisenhower discussed the Paris parley and delays in forming a civil rights commission, stressing the need for nationally reputable members. He endorsed Malcolm Forbes for New Jersey governor and touched on NATO, budget, gifts from foreigners, and school construction funding in brief remarks.

Eisenhower Eyes NATO Council With Condition

President Eisenhower said he would attend the NATO council meeting if the majority of heads of government accept the invitation. He noted uncertainty over Zhukov’s status and questioned whether there is degradation or another factor. NATO announced that chiefs of government from member nations would attend the session beginning December 16.

Zhukov Eisenhower North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO

Eisenhower Confuses McElroy for McNeil at News Conference

President Eisenhower teased reporters over his new defense secretary mix up during a news conference. He joked that he had been saying Neil so much he twisted Me and Neil together. Press Secretary Hagerty corrected him, noting W. J. McNelligy also figures in the budget discussions.

Washington Eisenhower Defense Hic Neil McElroy McNeil James Do. Hagerty Neil W. J. McNell Department

Life at Huntington Hotel Enchants Long Beach Guests

A vintage hotel listing details the Huntington Hotel on Qgean Boulevard in Long Beach. It touts a black themed lodging with 1720 room count, two lobbies, private baths, wall-to-wall carpet, writing desks, telephones, daily maid service, and a dining room serving roast turkey and baked ham. The advert notes rates around 24.60 and catering to outside patrons with breakfast service beginning early.

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Whatnik Hoax Object Found on Angeles Crest Highway

In Los Angeles a three foot long metal device resembling a weather vane was found Monday night by Robert J. Brown. The Air Force and experts concluded it was a hoax made from surplus parts, poorly weathered, with parts bearing Massachusetts and other markings obscured by paint.

Los Angeles Air Force Robert J. Brown Angeles Crest Dean Hess AF Los Angeles Office of Information Services Fer AF Air Technical Intelligence Center Hess Massachusetts

16 Victims Taken From Plane Ruins

Ground parties removed the bodies of 16 crew members killed when a KC97 Air Force tanker crashed into Gray Mountain 40 miles north of Flagstaff Arizona on a routine mission. Col C F Maccomber at Walker Air Force Base confirmed the fatalities late Wednesday. Officials considered possible engine trouble as a factor but no cause has been published.

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Druggist Fires Shots At Robber In Compton Store

In Compton pharmacist Joseph Aguilar 56 of Gell fired two shots at a gunman who fled after forcing him to fill a narcotics box at 151295 Atlantic Ave. The bandit left with the narcotics and the shots apparently missed the assailant. Deputies report.

Compton Joseph Aguilar Gell Atlantic Ave

Radio censorship ends on Dixie songs in networks

Rep Bennett says major networks will broadcast Stephen Foster state songs without censoring. Florida's Swanee River and Kentucky and Virginia state songs will air as written. Foster's songs previously faced censorship despite being linked to state identity.

Washington Stephen Foster Florida Swanee River Rep Bennett D-Fla House Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee Harris D-Ark Foster Kentucky Old Virginny Virginia James Bland Bennett Wald Kentucky Home

Last Cruise Planned for USS Wisconsin

The Navy said the active battleship USS Wisconsin will sail next week from Norfolk for New York in what may be its last cruise. Congressional opposition has emerged over future policies that could retire the ship, with bills proposed to prevent such halting of battleship service. Meanwhile the 60 000-ton USS Ranger will move to the West Coast next April to join the Pacific Fleet as a rivet supervicer at Alameda Naval Air Station.

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Jack Got Fixed Up by Pal in a Legal Row

Jack R Hall, 25, filed a $35,000 damage suit yesterday against ex pal Robert R Sraith, 20, claiming their friendship led to his ruin. He alleges five weeks in jail, loss of wife, job, car, and 20 hours, after being identified in a liquor store hold up and jailed in Little Rock. Smith later concedes Hall's innocence and serves 12 month robbery term.

Burbank Jack ‘R. Hall Alt Ex Pal Robert R. Sraith Hall Smith Little Rock Ark California Folica

Queen Mother's Five-Week Tour Of NZ And Australia

Britain's Queen Mother Elizabeth plans a five week tour of New Zealand and Australia next year. She will depart here by air and visit several cities, meeting officials and public figures during the trip.

Queen Mother Loydon Britain Elizabeth New Zealand Australia

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