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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1957
Page
2
In London Congo the chimpanzee showcases 24 paintings while Betsy the Baltimore chimps 36 works are displayed. Dr Desmond Morris notes Congo uses a brush unlike Betsy and claims Congo has “made a human” method, drawing media attention to world art circles.
A technical report from the National Academy of Sciences outlines a vaccine trial led by Dr. Price at Johns Hopkins. In a 100 boy study, 50 received Price vaccine, 25 saline, 25 monkey tissue. five weeks later cold cases: 3 of 50 vaccinated, 11 saline, 12 monkey tissue. Vaccination greatly reduced colds versus controls.
Police recount a high speed pursuit ending in a stolen car collision cited in London. Scientists discuss virus culture and inactivation. In Mexico City fireworks are banned despite popularity for holidays. A Chicago and North Western freight train in New Ulm leaves its conductor behind after pranksters uncouple cars in Sleepy Eye, delaying the rear of the train.
Independent elect R S Stevenson noted in a weather and tides summary listing high and low temperatures across multiple cities with figures for forecasts and tides. It includes gusts, time stamps for tides, sunrise and sunset, and mentions Long Beach and other locations in a period style broadcast.
A cross section of the AFL-CIO ethics committee pins corruption on Teamsters leaders Beck Hoffa Brewster and allies. It urges the union to purge officials or face removal from the AFL-CIO. The report cites bribery, misuse of funds, and failures to police “paper” locals and improper welfare fund dealings.
The California District Court of Appeals questioned whether the South Pasadena Municipal Plunge could bar a 11 year old Negro girl from swimming, arguing the rule limited pool use to residents. Attorneys for Susan McClain contend discrimination, while the pool’s counsel says the rule ensured access for local children. The case traces to a 1936 decision and awaits a ruling.
Archaeologists report relics from a te age settlement near Lake Balaton in western Hungary. Unearthed stone instruments arrow tips and bone tools suggest habitation about 25 000 years ago.
Brown, 45, a nearly 20 year veteran of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, assumed command of the Los Angeles FBI Office on Wednesday. He succeeds John F. Malone, who will head the FBI National Academy in Washington, D.C.
In a series of earlier remarks Pat Brown said he would relocate or adjust plans as snows fall in the Sierra. Recent snow events at Big Pines and other High Sierra points put him on the spot to live up to those vows, with potential earlier storms than anticipated.
The United Nations Steering Committee approved debate on Cyprus and Algeria for the General Assembly. India's request for a full dress debate on Chinese representation remains under consideration. Secretary Dulles and other leaders were to speak as the assembly opened its annual policy debate.
Registration at the University of California reached 10,940 on Wednesday with 5,493 students enrolled. The two day total includes 7,567 men and 3,373 women, a rise over last fall’s second day total of 10,185 students about one percent less than this year.
Petronius 3B notes a political clash over a potential Governorship bid. If the candidate delays, Democrats may rush Senate and Attorney General announcements. Supporters urge a quick decision to honor prior commitments and avoid leaving the field open.
Britain and South Africa announced on Wednesday night an agreement to seek a conference of states to work out the defense of sea routes around Southern Africa.
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