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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1957

Page

2

Confusion for Entry to China by American Journalists

American correspondents in Hong Kong faced delays as China Travel Service reported unclear rules for entry to Red China. Passport revalidation issues and missing Chinese visas left reporters stranded, while the State Department awaited designation lists to grant permanent access. Key figures mentioned included Keyes Beech and Marvin Stone, with others from Associated Press and United Press noted as awaiting permission.

Hong Kong China China Travel Service Peiping United States Red Ssevi Nnvel Ekina Tae Taott Ywo Keyes Beech Chicago Daily News Marvin Stone Inter Salional News Service Tokyo Aohn Roderick Sociated Press Jamey Burke Jinn, Inc Man Dardin New York Times Guy Seers Columba Broadcasting Bystem Wensell Mer“tek United Press

Teamsters Meet on Corruption Charges in Los Angeles

The Dormstore Union executive board gathers in Los Angeles to defend itself against corruption charges that could expel the Teamsters from AFL-CIO. James Hoffa leads sessions as Beck plans to step down amid questions from the Senate committee and ongoing AFL CIO hearings.

Awasmington PI Los Angeles Wis Afl-Cio Timmy) Hoffa Midwest Shavorite Daya Beck Hoffans Senate Holts Smore Dater New L York Jonny Dio Hotfr S Beck McClellan O-Ark Tackets Committee Beck Aplacio Teamers Union Wdy Uvhe Aflcio Ethical Practices Committee Aflcio Executive Council Covention

Air Force apologizes for fast jeep drop incident

In Munich Germany the US Air Force apologizes after a jeep dropped from a transport aircraft during airlift training. The jeep descended by parachute but reportedly failed to open properly, landing in a residential backyard and prompting concerns.

Air Force Munich Germany Air Force Today

Sparkman to Lead Asia Policy Survey Tour

Senator Sparkman announces a ten member Senate Foreign Relations Panel will conduct a broad survey of American foreign policy in Asia. He plans to visit April and Italy, visiting Japan and several Asian nations before returning to the United States. He will be accompanied by committee staff chief Carl Mayey and will study foreign aid operations and overall U.S. relations in Asia.

Washington Sen Sparkman D-Ala Senate Foreign Relations Committee Asia Spirkowin Italy Retusnig Taz United States Carmatton Chaiman Great Son Fulbright Aidar Sparkman San Brancisto Carl Mayey

Officer 41 Cleared in Four Shell Deaths Trial

FT SILL Oklahoma Army court-martial acquits Lt Col Wallan Berger of negligence in the deaths of four soldiers during an infantry attack. The 16-year veteran praised by colleagues as the case ended, with testimony focusing on command and firing order.

Sill Yilerar Wallan P. Beregee Bhikiderphit Auring T'Moeke Barger Sskea Col. Berger Falthough Joter John Taylor Tavs Taxus & Pacific Railroad Berger Weller D. Short Pale Tantrgy Siing

New Intestinal Virus Threat Raises U S Health Alarm

Dr. Sabin warned of a new intestinal virus feared to cause illness similar to polio. Milwaukee reported about 10,000 cases with no deaths yet. symptoms include fever and body pains. There is no vaccine, and strict hygiene and isolation are advised to curb its spread during warm weather.

Cinciniwate Allert Sabin Cincinnati Gisl United States Milwaukee Llanes Subin Sartn Europe

Cutter Spar Seeks Northwest Passage Far South of Pole

The cutter Spar, off Cranston, reports 750 miles south of the North Pole after abandoning the search trail set May 18. The vessel voyaged from Bristol, headed to Panama, then north the Pacific into the Arctic Ocean past the Bering Strait, a historic aim aided by the Mintagy Sea Transport Services to assess Arctic base refueling.

Cranston Spar North Pole Charles Rotkin Joe Purpose C Rockport Bristol, R.r Northwest Passage Cutley Panama Canal Pacific Arctic Ocean Bering Stenit Mintagy Sea ‘Transport Services Arctic

Court ruling on access to FBI files sparks Senate debate

Senator Lent O Mahoney contends the Supreme Court decision allowing defendants to view FBI files tied to witnesses has been misrepresented. A bill would require judges to disclose pertinent FBI statements from witnesses, with penalties if the government resists. Senator Morse notes the ruling covers prior statements to government agencies and criticizes focus on convictions over justice.

Washington UP O'Mahoney D-Wya Supreme Court PBL Senate High Court FBI Browsell Sensio Sen. Morse D-Ore

Millions Wasted McClellan Seeks Army Spare Parts Waste

Senate investigations report millions in waste and mismanagement in military spare parts. Preliminary findings include 200 million dollars in excess parts at bases in Newfoundland Labrador and Greenland. Ernest Harmon Base in Newfoundland cited overstock and improper inventories amid co mingling of parts and untrained civilian staff.

Washington Pentagon McClellan Ernest Harmon Newfoundland S3ni Army Air Force Millon Doliars Senate Rockets

Three Americans Slated for VEW Honors at National Encampment

MIAMI BEACH Fla three outstanding Americans will be honored at the national encampment of Veterans of Foreign Wars opening Sunday and continuing through Friday. Former President Truman, Admiral Burke and Len Symington will receive VEW awards and the Bernard M Baruch award. Burke earns the Commander in Chief gold medal and Symington gets the VEW gold medal sword. Department service officers report older veterans face jobless risk as many will be over 45 by 1965 and most World War II vets will be classified as older workers within a few years. The convention begins Monday.

MIAME Kansas City Burke National Council of Administration Lee Symingson Air Force Reece VEW Thave Department Asee Edward L. Omohondro Veterans Employment Service

States Steamship Co Pledges $250 Million Ship Renewal Plan

San Francisco based States Steamship Co announces a 250 million dollar ship replacement program following a 20 year subsidy agreement with the Federal Maritime Board. J R Dant, the president, says the firm will merge with Pacific Transport Lines to maintain transpacific services at lower costs and expand sailing schedules to Paris East and beyond. The plan includes ten Seafarer class freighters by Jan 1 1960 and four more in the following year, with seven additional ships later on.

San Francisco The States Steamship Co Shina Thie Federal Maritime Board J. R. Dant Pacific Transport Lines Tac States Steamship Co. i Dant Fower Tar Paris East

Export Secrecy Lid Off Lets Newsmen View Manifests

Washington congressman Moss says Treasury will publish outgoing cargo manifests to aid business. Journal of Commerce pressed for access since 1953. current practice delays data by months and censors details. Customs will photograph manifests for press use with reimbursement to the bureau.

Washington D-Calif Treasury Department Ameri American Man New York Journal Ofj Moss House Government Information Subcommittee Journal of Cammerce Commerce, Department Commence Sander Customs Journal of Commerce Customs Bureau

Demo Chief Backs Hike in Aid Bill

Senate Democratic Leader Lyndon B. Johnson says foreign aid has new direction and will back a substantial increase. He notes the House cut the aid by 509 million but says he will vote for a significant rise and push the measure to strengthen funding. Johnson serves on the Appropriations Committee as draft work continues.

Washington Senate Lyndon B. Touson Texas House Johnson Fridey Eisenhower Emer

River Suit Recessed for Ruling in Colorado River Case

Special Supreme Court Master Simon H Rifkind recessed the complex Colorado River water suit for at least two months after ruling the government must limit its evidence on Indian water claims. He aims to decide the main issues of water allocation among Arizona California Nevada New Mexico and the environment, with a spring and summer 1958 schedule. The government presented Indian priority evidence but may defer or transfer parts of the case to another master. Arizona attorney Mark Wilmer called the ruling a potential money saver for the state.

San Francisco Supreme Court Simon H. Rifkind Colorado River Rilsing Rifkind David Warner Atty California Charles Corker Arizona Mark Wilmer Rilkine Qnert Califfornia Nevada New Mexico Helease Es Frederick Havers Northcutt Ely Ely Tep Clair Engle

Search for Three Navy Fliers Reduced

Three Navy fliers remain missing after an Atlantic air sea search in Jacksonville Florida area. Officials scaled back the hunt as Coast Guard operations ended though air and sea assets continued. Names of the missing airmen were withheld.

Jacksonville Flo Uli Atlantic Navy Coast Guard

Private Day Room Service At Dre Outpost

A damaged OCR fragment describes a private day room and catering service at an unspecified venue. It mentions telephone access, a dining room setting, and a female staff member catering to guests. The text is unclear and rough.

Gally Alan Reis

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