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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1957

Page

8

Know-U.S. Week Activities Planned

The Know-U.S. observance planned during Thanksgiving period will emphasize rights responsibilities laws and blessings. Leaders across California including Vic Alamarin and Mamie Brown outline the theme Consider the WES. The Tri-City chapters in Bullflower Norwalk Downey with Esther Burgard and Alva Gage coordinate events to honor soldiers.

Department of California America Esther Burgard Mamie Brown Alva Gage Trossia Hopre Direc-Dens Vic Alamarin Chapley Department of Armogleanism California Bronday Morgan Wes Mamie Sirown Alameda Gopartmenc Sale Chico Tri-City Bullflower Norwalk Downey Laig Beach Presularl Mwet Mey Bur Nardig See Yio Ry Ane San Diego First View Thy Tepayemene Fiorence McKinstry Richmond

Union Blames Pay Veto on Shut Deer

The American Federation of Government Employees accuses President Eisenhower of vetoing pay raises for federal workers. AFGE leader James A. Campbell says weeks of protests failed to move the president as Congress failed to sign bills boosting federal pay. Campbell calls the decision misguided and says the moves would curb inflation and aid postal and other federal staff. The union vows to raise the issue directly with the President.

American Federation of Government Employes Eisenhower James A. Campbell Enlo Whit Campbell Bisensowar Campbell Erapisyes Tne

Idling Protest Shuts Chrysler Transmission Plant

In Indianapolis auto workers ended operations at Chrysler Corp Transmission after a dispute over pace and efficiency. The Managers and union factions blamed no speedups as the plant faced a temporary shutdown amid ongoing labor tensions.

Indianapolis Chrysler Corp Pany-Union

Picket Lines in Press Union Row

Concord workers from a printing press union picketed at their shop on Monday. They demand higher wages and better working conditions while the employer negotiates.

Concord Cuid Id Assistants Union

Train Killed 26 in Parik Wreck Investigation Underway

A damaged report says 26 people died in the Saturding wreck near Pari as investigators probe the disaster. Officials conveyed that rain and fog may have contributed to the collision and widespread damage.

Nimes

Grand Vizier of Morocco Dies at 112 in Rabat

Hej Mohammed El Mokri, grand vizier to the last five sultans of Morocco, died today in Morocco. No birth records exist, but officials reckon he was 112 years old. Mokri served in high office for decades and was a key adviser to the monarchy.

Bat Morocco Hej Mohammed el Mokri Ek Mokri

Local firms win Arizona water project contract

Southern Engineering & Construction Co. of 2650 Church Ave. lands a 1 084 694 dollar contract to build a municipal water system for Page Arizona near Glen Canyon Dam. The Interiac Department owns the site town and awarded the project. A Lakewood event hosts This Is Your Life featuring a surprise honoree Thursday at 8 30 pm at 6440 Del Amo Blvd by B nai Brith Women. A basset hound named Gilelgh owned by Mrs. NT Neely of Lakewood wins first in class at a Santa Ana show Sunday. UC extension audio visual education class begins Sept 18 7 pm at Join Dewey School led by Lonnly I Vandeveer. Anne M. Sweeney of Long Beach receives notary commission. Sacramento Contractors State License Board to issue licenses to three Long Beach firms: Livingston Hobby for general contracting, Preferred for plumbing and heating, and TERGES for general building.

Southern Engineering & Construction Co Church Ave Page, Ariz Glen Canyon Dam Interiac del Amo Lakewood Santa Ana University of California Extension Join Dewey Lonnly I. Vandeveer Anne M. Sweeney E. Adams Sr

Massive Ocean Floor Crack Found Deep in Gulf of Alaska

Government scientists report a vast crack 259 to 400 miles long and 500 to 700 feet deep 2 to 3 miles wide in the Gulf of Alaska sea floor. Survey ships using echo sounding mapped the feature, noting depths from 9,000 to 14,000 feet beneath the surface.

Washington Pacific Hawaiian Japan Gulf of Alaska EL Arnold Kars Coast and Geodetic Survey Alasia Gull

Atom Stamp Issue Honors Japan Nuclear Milestone

Tokyo issues 7 million postage stamps commemorating Japan's first atomic reactor installation last month. The stamps feature a dove and mark a historic milestone in the nation's energy program.

Tokyo Japan

Morale Boosters for Glasses Wearing Kids

A health note promotes confidence for children who wear glasses. It highlights safety glasses as durable, affordable and suitable for play, urging caregivers to consult Dr. J M Soss an optometrist with decades of experience in Wilmington Torrance and Long Beach areas.

J. M. Soss Pine Avenue Wilmington Torrance

Navy Orders Grounding of FSU Crusader

The Navy grounded the FSU Crusader, a token move to review the Chance-Vought fighter after a crash in Atlantic City. Vice Admiral W L B Rees ordered a temporary halt to aircraft operations to inspect fuel systems and improve reliability across squadrons.

Atlantic City Tash Orly Adm W. L.B John Marshall Rees Naval Navy Atlantic Hie

Church Unity Meet Agrees Unity Yet Merger Delayed

Delegates to the Oberlin Church Unity Conference say there is a basic unity in faith and mission between Protestant and Orthodox denominations. They urge patience and more work at the congregational level before any union plan can be effective in North America. They note UW US and Canadian churches met at Oberlin College during an eight day session.

Oberuly Ohio UW. S Oberlin College North Americe

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