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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1957

Page

5

Price Fight Ties Up 100 Fish Boats

Fishermen from two unions threaten to keep boats tied up until a firm price agreement is reached with canners. ILWU demands minimums of 80 dollars a ton for sardines, 35 for mackerel and mixed fish, and 27.50 for anchovies. A mass meeting organized union policy to ensure no boats sail before a price deal.

Crmeén Raval Eee Royal ILWU John Royal John Calise Afl-Cio Aflcio Calise

Syria Turmoil Grows As Mobilization Rumors Spread

Reports from Damascus indicate demands for general mobilization and martial law amid rising tensions with the United States. Prime Minister Sabri Assali's cabinet convened in urgent session to discuss what Damascus calls anti-Syrian provocations by the United States. Backed by reports of fresh shooting on the Syrian-Israeli frontier, the conflict remains volatile as regional leaders contemplate new diplomatic moves and a U.N. General Assembly focus.

Damascus Tellist Promier Sabri Assali Crvey of Teraeli Boratiered U.N. General Assembly Itoe Wiia New Yai Ona Uni Assali Dre Farid Zeineddine Abassador Washington

Extradition Proceeding In Murder Case Delayed

A murder case involving Dale Mortis faced a stalled extradition as a Los Angeles Municipal Judge Louis nan granted a 48 hour delay to test the validity of extradition papers. Accused of mundering a storekeeper, the individual was arrested by Long Beach police on drunkenness charges.

Dale Mortis Grar Ber Wittmann Los Angeles Louis. Nan Long Beesh

Downpour Floods Baltimore City Bridge and Streets

A heavy rainstorm washed out a main city bridge in Baltimore and flooded streets and cellars, stranding traffic. Fire crews rescued 42 waterlogged workers from rooftops in northeast Baltimore using three rowboats during a five hour effort. Weather officials logged nearly two inches of rain from Monday midnight into Tuesday afternoon.

Baltimore Cowrtown Bridge Weatnen Friendship International Airport Snfiernoon

Prestige Jet Flight Canceled Over Fuel Woes

A British four engine Comet TL luxury jet canceled its prestige transatlantic flight to the United States due to fuel shortage, then a fuel contamination suspicion halted refueling at Gander. The 26 passengers were reassigned to a propeller driven plane for the onward journey.

London United States Florida Northern Ireland Gander Notd

Premier calls emergency session on Algerian issue

Paris premier Mate the Bourges Maunoury convened a special session of parliament for September 24 to address the Algerian situation. The extraordinary meeting aims to discuss policy responses and regional stability.

Paris Bourges-Maunoury

Hills Estates OKs Plan for Cityload

Voters in Rolling Hills Estates Tuesday approved incorporation as Los Angeles County's 60th municipality. Complete unofficial returns reported.

Hills Estates Oks Rolling Hills Estates Los Angeles County

Doctor Elected President of American Academy of Physical Medicine

Dr George D Wilson of Asheville North Carolina was elected president of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation succeeding Murevoy B Ferderber of Pittsburgh. The report notes elections and city council vote totals with several top vote getters listed. Absentee ballots remain and could alter the council picture, with two persons receiving seats tied.

Eos Angeles Eorge D. Wilson Asheville N. C Tuesday American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Murevay B. Ferderber Pittsburgh Rolling Hills Estates Rancho Verdes City Cousts Harry Cheshire Robert W. Anderson Jack, Hopkins Teena Clifton Henry Holden

Voters approve cityhood for new town and terms set

Independents and three others win seats with about 80 percent turnout. The new city, about 3,600 residents, will form formally on Sept 25 with leaders like Hopkins pushing unity to realize the benefits of incorporation. Terms run to April 1960 for top vote getters and April for others.

Teng Weach Colit Hopkins

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