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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1957

Page

4

Hoffa Faces Rackets Probe Amid Union Bid

Senate investigators plan a new probe into James R. Hoffa with questions on misuse of union funds shakedowns and conflicts of interest. The panel may cite up to 150000 in alleged funds and test Hoffa over a million loan to a Minneapolis department store during a Teamsters strike as he pivots to lead the union. Dave Beck defies AFL-CIO meeting as Meany says the hearings proceed.

Washington Sen Ark Teamster James R. Hoffa Hoffa Senate John L. McClelan McClellan Minneapolis New York Dave Beck Afl-Cio Teamsters Union George Meany Beck The Teamsters Meany Miami Beach

Chessman Wins Court Privileges In Death Penalty Case

The court granted Chessman access to transcripts, documents, and mail, with defense at county expense. George T. Davis of San Francisco may defend him. Chessman, convicted of 17 felonies including kidnaping and sexual assaults, claimed lack of funds. A poster of his latest book Face of Justice noted royalties. a media script confiscation request was withdrawn. Mrs. Shaw, mother of victim Mary Alice Meza, spoke of her daughter’s long hospitalization and uncertain recovery.

Chessman Daryl Chessman George Davis San Francisco Los Angeles Walker George T. Davis Davis San Quentin Prison Charles Shaw Mary Alice Meza Meza Camarillo State Hospital Faiau

All but One Fire Doused in Oregon

PORTLAND Oregon forest crews reported control of most fires from a weekend heat wave with only one large blaze still burning on the southwest coast four miles east of Bandon It had grown to about 1100 acres in rugged timbered mountains and was the era of origin for the fires with others brought under control.

Portland Ore Oregon Bandon

Dean's Pills Offer Fast Relief for Backache and Bladder Irritation

Claims quick relief from nagging backache headaches and muscular pains plus soothing effect on bladder irritation. Describes mild diuretic action and promises better sleep with Dean's Pills and urges readers to buy.

Dean

Five Ship Survivors Report Confusion About Fate

A marine inquiry contours conflicting reports about five survivors from the grain carrier Pamir and Saxon rescue details. Initial claims of ten aboard the lifeboat were contradicted by later notices from the Saxon and Tacoma Star relays. The Pamir carried barley from Buenos Aires to Hamburg when wrecked near the Azores during hurricane Carrie, amid ongoing search efforts.

U.S Buenos Aires Hamburg Azores Carrie Trieste Saxon Baltimore

Canyon Fire Rages and Northern California Fires Controlled

A 1750 acre brush fire swept through San Benito Canyon on Monday with crews of 14 battling through brush and woodland. Most northern fires were declared controlled by Monday night. a 225 acre blaze near Monticello Napa County remained active. Two major blazes, Tehama County and Pope Valley Napa, were brought under control with 140 firefighters on the Tehama fire. Radar indicated searchers located signs of ships in a separate maritime incident, but no survivors were found.

San Benito Canyon California Monticelo Napa County San Benito Sacramento Tehama County Pope Valley

Asian Flu Epidemic Reaches Utah Officials Say

Asian flu reached epidemic status in Utah with widespread absenteeism and school closures possible. Dr. Joseph P. Kesler of the Utah Health Department reports the disease is pervasive in the state, with up to 50 percent class absence in some districts. National figures indicate about 15 deaths nationwide, with a 16th feared in Port Guachuca Arizona. Private Kenneth N. Rackstroth of Danville, Ti is among the military dead linked to the outbreak.

Unite Utah Arizona Army Texas A&m College Clifton Ariz University of Iown Michigan Joseph P. Kesler Utah State Health Department Salt Lake City Uten Kesler United States Port Guachuca Kenneth N. Rackstroth Danville

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Arthritis Conquered Through Special Treatment

Patient reports relief from arthritis as treatment improves bodily functions. Joints ease, muscles relax, circulation improves, digestion strengthens, and nerves quiet, leading to better energy and sleep as health returns. Dr Duncan presents latest results. contact at 2315 E Seventh Street, phone 82403.

Lung Beach Duncan 7Th St

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