21 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
1
In Manorville New Jersey a doctor faces sharp criticism from medical leaders after charging 1500 for rescue services during Benny Hooper Jr who was rescued from a well five weeks ago. The dispute centers on who should pay and whether the charges were appropriate.
Senate hearing reveals President Eisenhower is considering measures under the Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act to curb excessive oil imports amid threats to national security. ODM director Gordon Gray reports preliminary findings while exploring voluntary arrangements and possible import reductions.
Mansfield Ohio ambulance driver David Stallings was summoned to a traffic crash and learned upon arrival that the victim was his daughter Kathleen, 5. She died later that night at Mansfield General Hospital after being struck while running into the street.
A massive tornado hit Fargo North Dakota on Thursday night killing ten, including six children in the Gerald Munson family. At least 85 injured, 500 homes and several institutions damaged, with 2,000 left homeless. Mayor asked for federal aid as search and rescue continued amid widespread devastation.
In Compton an incident at 1310 W. Benne ends with Ziebarth family rescuing two week old kittens from beneath a roof and wall, after a 12 year old son and father tore roofing material to access the animals. Police assisted as neighbors noted the kittens’ distress.
Riverside County tale reports three teenage boys confessed to starting a 7,500 acre brush fire near Lake Elsinore to gain firefighting employment. The Tuesday blaze rapidly spread, forcing evacuations and destroying a cabin before being controlled Thursday night. A separate 7000 acre Beaumont fire was also contained.
The virus influenza outbreak reached the Atlantic fleet at Newport on June 3, infecting about 500 sailors aboard eight ships. Navy officials called the epidemic mild, noting it was detected on eight of 110 Newport ships and affected roughly 2 percent of 27,500 sailors.
Robert G. Jones reports 16 000 cigars missing from his garage valued at 2000 dollars. He is a wholesale distributor living at 643 W Ocean Blvd. Police investigate the theft as they pursue the culprits.
The U.N. Command voided the armistice ban on new weapons to counter North Korea’s buildup, saying jet aircraft capable of carrying atomic arms may be introduced, while stressing no atomic weapons will be given to ground forces. U.N. and North Korean officials exchanged sharp charges over the armistice, with talks likely to continue.
President Eisenhower appeared not too disturbed by Congress budget cuts after a White House breakfast with Rep Jensen and 39 GOP colleagues. The meeting followed a GOP rally, where Eisenhower urged unity and defined Republicanism as concern for all Americans, regardless of religion or skin color. A separate Huntington Beach incident reported a fisherman pulled from rough seas after his boat capsized. Paul Phegley and Coast Guard units aided him, with Johnson treated for shock.
Weather report notes night and morning cloudiness near the coast with mostly sunny skies otherwise. Temperatures rise slightly into Saturday across the area.
Tony Canelli a 35 year old former welterweight boxer was shot to death during a brawl tied to his sister’s divorce case. Tony Conti and Mike Leahy were implicated with Conti’s employee Diaz also facing charges. A gun was taken from a market desk and fired, striking Canelli in the chest.
The notice outlines where to locate coverage of a successful parliamentary maneuver that enhances the outlook for civil rights legislation. References point to pages A-27 A-7 B-2 B-5 A-1 B-R B-6 G1 G2 G3 C-6 1 C-? Del Wilson A-7 B-4.
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