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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1957

Page

5

Flu Committee Plans for Epidemic Guidance

The Special Advisory Committee on Influenza met Friday to map responses for an Asian flu emergency. Dr. EP Litwack appointed subcommittees to study vaccine distribution by pharmaceutical houses funds to finance services during an emergency and plans for the aged and needy. Priority groups include essential personnel and those with medical risks while vaccination remains available only through private doctors.

EP. Litwack City Heal Litwack Walter P. Martin Milton Katz V. D Sedgewick Marco Todd Julias Knutson Clayton Campbell M. L. Ikenberry Roland Bach Don Bowers George Logan Community Welfare Council N. van Sickle Pharmaceutical Asst Roce Lopez Bureau of Public Assistance

Eisenhower Plays Golf With 4 Excited Teens

President Eisenhower enjoyed a round at Newport Country Club with four Rhode Island teens, each delivering strong drives and accurate chips. He and Norman Palmer were edged by two youths on the first nine, then won on the second nine. He signed their scorecards and urged the boys to attend college and join golf teams.

Newport Eisenhower Norman Palmer Newport Country Club Robert Fitta Rhode Island William McGuiness

Hypnotists to Float Mrs Dust Through Five Day Sleep

Mrs. Fred A Dust of East Chicago Indiana will undergo a five day sleep at the Hypnosis Institute of Chicago after doctors recommended a vacation. Edwin Baron reports a team of physicians nurses and psychologists will monitor the patient as she sleeps from Monday until Saturday with an expected weight loss of about ten pounds during the experiment.

Chicago Fred A. Dust East Chicago Ind Edwin Baron Dust Baron Jose

Bridges Backs Fish Price Hike Exhortation to Fishermen

West Coast longshore boss Harry Bridges Friday urged local sardine fishermen to stand firm on their price demands, backing a hike that could affect markets and supplies.

West Coast Harry Bridges Friday

One Heir Stanford Lose Legacy

California's Supreme Court filed Friday against Santa Ana woman Ruth Barton who sought to share in a 1.48 million inheritance willed by Mrs. Stanford. The court upheld a ruling denying Barton and Stanford University a share, citing Walter Hansen's prior death to bar Barton and rejecting the claim to the 1.48 million.

California Supreme Court Jane Lathrop Stanford Stanford University Santa Ana Ruth Barton Santa Clara County Aimee G. Reynolds Long Island Minniz Rochester Paris Aimée Marian Stanfore

Thor Missile Test Reported at Cape Canaveral

United Press described a slender white missile, believed to be the Air Force Thor, firing into a clear sky with Don Quarles watching. Unconfirmed reports said an Atlas intercontinental missile would launch next week. The fourth test of the week occurred with observers along the launch area noting a cigar shaped rocket rising on a plume of orange flame and a long white vapor trail.

Cape Canaveral Fla United Press Michael Z. Ackerman Ackerman Thor Ward Atlantic Ocean Quarles

3000 Mile AF Radar Disclosed by Air Force Chief

Washington reports the Air Force unveiled a 3000 mile range radar system to detect and identify missiles in space. Gen Thomas D White disclosed the development linking it to Soviet missile tests. First units, possibly in Alaska, aim to bolster space warfare capabilities.

Washington al Force Thomas D. White Air I ¥ Force Air Force Alaska White Owe

Subsurface Policy Debate Spurs Legal Action on Oil Unit Deals

The city subsidence advisory committee debated early testing and a possible lawsuit to decide the legality of oil unit agreements before repressuring. Deputy City Atty. John Spence supported filing, aiming to protect city interests while noting litigation could delay repressurizing. Committee also reviewed nine charter and state-law obstacles and prepared a draft question for City Council on drilling in restricted areas.

John Spence Isession Walhfred Jacobsen Chamber of Commerce Independent Business Men's, Assn

Sibelius Dies at 91 Composer With Major Works and Pension

The Finnish composer Sibelius died at 91 after a life marked by poverty early on and later government support. By 1925 he received a $2,000 yearly pension enabling full-time composing at his villa near here. His career yielded operas, symphonies, Karelia Suite, choral and chamber works, with last major piece Tapio released in 1925 and Opus 116 collection, amid talk of an unfinished eighth symphony.

Sibelius Aino United States

U C Accepts Cash Gift From Boys Ages 9 and 10

The University of California Board of Regents accepted a $1.83 gift for the pediatric research fund from three San Francisco boys Harold Garable 10 Richard Chezii 9 and Gordon Ulrich 10. President Sprout sent a thank you letter praising their generosity and kindness.

Los Angeles University of California Board of Regents San Francisco University Hospital Pediatres Fund Robert Gordon Sprout Harold Garable Richard Chezii Gordon Ulrich Sproul White Independent Press-Telei Air Command Gram. Dial

No Jury Trial in Drunk Driving Case for Local Waitress

Gaylord known by multiple names faced a Municipal Court trial after pleading guilty to driving while license was revoked and a prior drunk driving count. Police described her as incoherent after a Sept. 10 arrest at Paramount Boulevard and South Street.

Gay Gaylord Linden Ave Lyman B. Sutter Miss Gaylord Frankie Ma+ clas Vivian Cataldo Vivian De+ Jores Anne R. Marshall de~ Jores Munger Sutter Paramount Blvds South St California Oakland Los Angeles Gaylord Friday

Hoffa Hearing Set on Vote Fix Charge

In 1966 Teamsters locals in New York and Florida face a vote fix charge with Hoffa and Beck amid control of convention machinery. Schmidt seeks a referee to determine delegate selection. affidavits from New York locals are presented. Beck Hoffa defend the election as not rigged while AFL CIO intake continued. Haggerty predicted rising support at the Miami Beach convention, claiming near 51 percent of delegates. The Long Beach Youth Band will perform at the Los Angeles County Fair with Rita Lynch leading the majorettes.

Teamsters New York Florida Schnodt Schmidt Hoffa Beck Letts Tree Johnny Dio Afl-Cio Miami Beach Beckard Hoffa Pudgy Ethical Practices Committee James R. Hoffa Archelon AFL- Cio George Meany Washington Thomas J. Haggerty Chicago Union James R. Hofts Haggerty Fla Thomas L. Hidkey John F. Shelley Calif Long Beach Gordon Carmen Wil Pomana Rita Lynch Banc

Alien Heads Young Demos Unit in Iowa

Davenport Iowa Scott County Young Democrats elected Norman Hancock as president who is not a resident or citizen and cannot vote. Hancock, born in Cambridge England, arrived in 1953 to study at Palmer School of Chiropractic and plans to move to Davenport while awaiting final naturalization within a year.

Davenport Iowa Scott County United States Norman Hancock Moline Cambridge England Palmer School of Chira E Hancock Bin

Jury Bickering Over Obscenity Question in Scandal Mag Case

Jury deliberations resume with questions on obscenity and conspiracy. Defendants must prove the libels were not libelous and that articles were published with good motives. Deliberations continue. a Sunday break possible if no verdict today.

Harrison Confidential New York

Woman 64 years married shares advice for bliss

Mrs. Maggie Russell 83 and Andrew G. Russell 84 celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary at home on Delta Ave. They married in Hot Springs Arkansas and have six children, fourteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Mrs Russell says happiness comes from giving and taking in marriage.

Maggie Russell Andrew G. Russell Delta Ave Hot Springs Ark Mrs. Russell Russell

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