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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1957

Page

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Vote Gain Seen for Hoffa Foe

CHICAGO UP Reform candidate Thomas J. Haggerty claimed a partial victory as the Chicago Teamsters council decided delegates would not be bound by unit rule in a two way race with James R Hoffa for union president. Haggerty, 52, touted the move and criticized the Toronto local suspension that canceled its voting rights.

Chicago Thomas J. Haggerty Chicago Teamsters Council James R. Hoffa Haggerty Toronto Canada Teamsters Chicago Milk Drivers ‘Locht 753 Chicago ‘Teamsters Joint Council Yeas Dave Beck

Coal Mine Caves In Stranding Three Workers

Three miners were trapped when a cave‑in buried a southern West Virginia coal mine 3,000 feet in. Two others escaped. one man died in the roof fall and three remain missing as rescue efforts continued. Actress Rhea Mitchell was later found strangled in Los Angeles.

New Gulf Peril Carrie Falters In Atlantic Storms

Miami weather bulletin notes hurricane Carrie weakening over the Atlantic while Gulf storm Esther gains strength about 400 miles south of Louisiana. Esther east of Bermuda with 45 mile winds. warnings advised Gulf coast small craft to stay in port and crews to prepare for possible landfall. President Eisenhower hopes to go deep sea fishing amid reports of a windstorm forming offshore.

Miami Fla Carrie Atlantic Gulf of Mexico Foxcess Esther Louisiana U. S. Weather Bureau New Orleans Brownsville Tex St. Marks Florida Texas Miame Weetner Bureau Bermuda Newport R. 1 James Hagerty Eisenhower Miami Weather Bureau

Russia’s new long range missile prompts declare doom

U S News and World Report briefs question whether Russia has an advantage with a new missile. Military planners say no. Interviews show uncertainty and Civil Defense Week draws little public attention as fears echo about a Siberian base threatening Long Beach.

Russia News and World Report Siberia Long Beach

Syrians Arrive in Moscow for Cultural Delegation

A Syrian cultural delegation led by Prof. Nureddin Khatum arrived in Moscow on Monday as guests of the Soviet Society for Foreign Cultural Relations, according to Moscow Radio.

London i Nureddin Khatum Moscow Soviet Society For Foreign Cultural Relations Moscow Radio

Thai Army Chief Seizes Control in Bangkok Coup

Anti Western sentiment grows as Sarit Thanarat, commander of Thailand’s army, seizes control of Bangkok in a bloodless coup. Premier Pibulsonggram vanishes after being ordered to resign, while police chief and navy commander surrender. Bangkok radio reports govern ment buildings occupied and order restored. speculation swirls about the premier seeking refuge.

Bangkok Thail Marsh Sarit Thanarat Thailand Sarit Phao Sryanond Navy Adm Yuthasart Pibulsonggram United States Phumiphon Aduldet Mah Fichai Montri Phao Shad SEATO U. S Max Waldo Bishop Tyre Moil Pibul Songeram Miss‘o‘s Alll

WM Double or Nothing Fair or Foul

The Weatherman ends his forecast and watches Little Leaguers wind down as WM shouts fair or foul when the umpire calls. The Admiral recalls threats from his days with the Soviet submarine force while broader warship and troop movements loom in a seven-nation allied Atlantic defense plan.

Admiral Atlantic

Pacific tests involve U S ship and submarine operation

Reports from Tokyo indicate Japan may join tests under United States guidance as Pacif U S missile ships and the atom powered Nautilus operate in British waters for the first time amid Allied humanitarian concerns. United States Britain Canada France Netherlands Norway Portugal participate with Adm Jerauld Wright directing operations.

Tokyo Japa United States U. S Jerauld Wright Pacific Atlantic Britain Canada France Netherlands Norway Portugal

Phone strike shuts coast to coast as workers walk out

Installers of telephone equipment walk off jobs coast to coast led by 150000 operators delaying long distance calls up to 30 minutes. Talks between Communications Workers of America and Western Electric stall with no progress reported as 18500 Ohio Bell workers join the nationwide action.

American Telephone and Telegraph Co Sixth St New York City Communications Workers of America New York Columbia C. Billette Joseph E. Dunne Ohio Ohio Bell Telephone Co Western Electric

Pomona Tragedy: Girl Detail Leads to Justifiable Homicide

An eight year old Pomona girl testified in tremulous voice how she shot and killed her uncle at his sister in law's urging. The coroner's jury ruled the death justifiable after she described the September 10 attack at the Ayala home in Pomona.

Los Angeles Pomona Linda Louise Navez Everett Ayala

Becks Tax Evasion Trial Set in Tacoma Court

Dave Beck, head of the Teamsters, faced a nine count income tax evasion case in U S District Court in Tacoma over alleged 240000 in unpaid taxes for 1950. A related domestic violence incident ended with a fatal shooting after a 30 30 deer rifle discharged in a confrontation.

Beck Tacoma Wash Dave Beck Iin U.S. District Court Teamster Union Ayala Anda

White girl teacher’s tale of integration reversal

A Long Beach teenager describes how integration felt from the other side as a White student in a school of 130 Black pupils. Eisenhower’s headquarters accuse Democrats of turning Little Rock into political football, prompting Monday comments.

Eisenhower Little Rock

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