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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1957

Page

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Russia to hold Arctic naval drills near NATO sea exercises

Russia announced a massive naval war game in the Barents and Kara seas from September 10 to October 15 near areas where NATO plans concurrent sea exercises off the Norwegian coast. The defense ministry warned ships and planes to keep clear of the danger zone as Soviet ships practice with modern weapons. NATO says its Strikeback maneuvers off the North and Norwegian seas pose no area conflict and will proceed as planned.

London Russia Arctic NATO Defense Ministry Radio Moscow Barents and Kara Seas Scandia Ta Navy Washington Norway Herth Norfolk Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic North Norwegian

Remote Job as Teacher for Shepilov

Reported in Moscow that Dmitri Shepilov, ex Pravda editor and ex foreign minister, will be sent to the Soviet Far East as a teacher after health recovery. The move appears part of June shakeup replacing ousted anti party leaders. V M Molotov named ambassador to Mongolia. Georgi Melenka(y) sent after prior power station visit in Tarof.

Moscow Dmitri Shepilov Pravde Far East Invermlin Shepilov Whder V. M. Molotov Mongolia Georgi Melenkay Nuster Jarung Tar Kazakhstan

Down and Out Sonny Tufts in Drunken Fall Incident

Sonny Tufts, 46, reportedly fell on Sunset Strip in a drunken incident after a party. Harriet Schaffer, 37, also charged. both released on $25 bail. Tufts received four stitches for a deep cut above his left eye.

Sunny Tufts Hollywood Tufts Li Wood Sonny Tufts Sunset Strip Manuay Repities Fleshar J. H. Prior Ehates Trey Harriet Corita Schaffer Miss Schaffer Pet

U S Traffic Toll Climbs Above 400

The report notes traffic deaths climbed past 400 during the Labor Day weekend. Ned H. Dearborn of the National Safety Council cautions the final numbers will rise as data from the holiday period is completed. California fatalities stood at 47 with a projected final count around 32.

Ned H. Dearborn National Safety Council California

Cigarette Market Shifts Amid Publicity Push

The piece discusses rising cigarette sales amid fear of publicity driving down demand. It cites historical consumption, noting 9500 cigarettes per adult in 1952, 3217 in 1954, and projected recovery to previous peaks. It notes brand fragmentation from six brands dominating 85 percent to 32 brands sharing the market. Continued on Page A.

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Toll Deaths Amid Holiday Traffic Rise in 1956

The council warned the toll would surpass pre holiday estimates of 420 traffic deaths and issued appeals for extra alertness. By Day 1956 the total reached 596 with 435 traffic deaths, 89 drownings, and 72 other fatalities. Marine T Sern Charles E Cleveland of El Toro died when his car slid off Trabuco Road near Hipaway 101. Earlier Hunt­ington Beach reported a second holiday fatality as Peter Gomez, 18, of La Habra, died after his car struck a palm tree near Cypress Street.

Jand Long Beach Haliday Marine T Charles E. Cleveland Trvine Cleveland el Toro Marine Air Station Tratuco Rd Hipaway 101 Earier Huntington Beach Peter Gomez Ith St. la Habra Cypress St

Troopers Endure Atomic Blast At Nevada Test Site

Paratroopers of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg endured an atomic test near ground zero as scientists conducted a hurried firing under perfect weather. Troops reported as they moved through exercises despite helmets torn away and red eyes showing fear, with no casualties noted.

Nev Hiroshima Ground Zero R2nd Airborne Division Fort Bragg In.c

Macmillan Presses West on Disarmament Talks

London Prime Minister Harold Macmillan criticized Soviet rejection of Western disarmament plans in a public letter to Nikolai Bulganin. He urged a move toward arms cuts and warned against an escalating arms race, while also addressing German unification and Middle East policies.

London I Harold Macmillan Russia Nikolai Bulganin Bulganin Macmillan Valerian Zorin Middle East

Tourists Visit Manchurian Shipyard in Communist China

A group of American tourists touring Communist China visited a large Manchurian shipyard in port on Monday, observing industrial operations and technological facilities. The visit highlighted interaction between U.S. travelers and Chinese industry during a period of cultural exchange.

Port Dairen China Communist

Suspect Captured in Road Shooting Near St George Utah

Mrs. Henrietta Matilsky and Dr Isadore Matilsky were shot as a gunman tried to enter their car near St George Utah. A 40 man posse tracked and captured James B Grainger 19 Phoenix Arizona who claimed Navy leave absence. Grainger admitted Las Vegas involvement but denied a robbery. Mrs Matilsky listed in good condition after bullet removal.

Norwalk St. George Utah Matilsky Henrietta Matilsky Isadore Matilsky Metropolitea State Hospital Grainger Navy Renouf Las Vegas Nev

Playtime Over as Summer Ends and School Nears

The piece notes summer vacation ending and school about to start. It warns of increased traffic and students crossing streets as women resume activities and routines return to normal. The tone is brisk and reflects seasonal transition.

Gang Lesbot

Faubus declares emergency as troops guard Little Rock school

Gov. Orval Faubus orders state of emergency and deploys National Guardsmen and police around Central High to prevent integration. He says peace could not be kept if federal court orders on integration are carried out, while Little Rock schools plan only partial next steps.

Little Rock Ark Orval F. Faubus Central High School Santa Faubus Pulaski County Central High Kay Matthews Faubus Boarer U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals St. Louis

Girl Slain in Error by L A Street Gang

In Los Angeles a 15 year old girl, Emili Guzman, was killed by a rival gang ambush as she rode along. Six members of her group were booked on suspicion of murder. A 22 caliber rifle found with suspect Manuel Garden, 17, is believed to be the weapon.

Gerald McMillan Asheville N.C L.A Los Angeles Emili¢ Guzman Martha Auto ‘Mobile Manuel Garden Guzman Frank Cr

Independent millionaire Robert Sweeney weds Pamela Curran Wade

In Greenwich Connecticut on Monday, golfer Robert Sweeney married Pamela Curran Wade. The couple’s debut coincided with Sweeney’s former wife Joanne Connelley’s death, marking a notable social event in society pages.

Robert Sweeney Pamela Curran Wade Greenwich Conn Sweeney Joanne Connelley

Train wreck in Jamaica kills hundreds rights likely over 200 dead

A special train carrying about 1300 Catholic pilgrims plunged off a hill in Jamaica late Sunday night. The disaster killed about 176 or more and injured nearly 500 as rescuers moved bodies to Mandeville for identification. Two Jesuit priests from Massachusetts survived uninjured in the wreck and helped the dead and dying.

Kingston Jamaica APJ John J. Blaney Bishp Woburn Mess Massachusetts Charles J Eberle Somerville Harry Mallette Springfield Mass Mandeville Spadling Joseph Mitchell

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