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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1957

Page

2

Houston man levies traffic charges against patrolman

Ronald K. Carson 26 SEAR salesman filed charges in Corporation Court alleging Patrolman D I Jory ran a red light and made illegal turns. Curson says Jory searched his car after stopping him. Jory says Curson was charged for carrying a prohibited weapon with a night stick found. Bond set at 800 dollars. He claims innocence and seeks trial.

Houston Tex Ronald K. Carson SEAR D. I. Jory Jordy Curson Hynek

Russ May Fire 2nd Moon At Any Time Reported

Report from the Astrophysical Observatory notes the Sputnik satellite may be in peril as Soviet and American broadcasts discuss meteoroid bombardment. NASA observers say the satellite passes regularly and emits a steady signal, with no serious damage evident.

Naval Research Laboratory Washington Moscow

Twin Schatz girls separated after operation at Philadelphia hospital

Pamela and Patricia Schatz, 16-day-old twins from Long Island, posed with a photographer in a Philadelphia hospital after surgery to separate them. The operation involved joining at the pelvis and required careful medical coordination.

Pamela Patricia Schatz John Schatz Long Island Philadelphia

Two Bandits Sought After Royal Bank Killing Near Blind River

The combined reward of 27500 drew 135 men plus police into a widening search for two bank robbers who shot and killed J. J. Walters Bridges, bank manager in Blind River. Prospector and sportsman reinforcements joined the posse as authorities warned against stray firing while the search concentrated in a wooded area about 15 miles away. Sgt. J. K. Brenec led the operation and believed the killers remained near the vicinity.

Blind River Cnt J. J. Walters Bridges Royal Bank Iere J. K. Brenec Wa

Policeman and Partner Jailed Over Beating Incident

In San Francisco a 25 year old officer who pistol whipped a 25 year old man while on duty and drinking was sentenced to six months in county jail with a reprimand. Superior Court Judge C Harold Caulifield also placed Patrolman Joseph L Blessing in three years probation and suspended five months of the jail term. Blessing must pay the victim Wayne Chinn’s medical expenses.

San Francisco G—a Superior Court C. Harvid. Caulifield Parolman Joseph L. Blessing Blessing Wayne Chinn

Russ A Test North of Arctic Circle Reported by AEC

The Atomic Energy Commission reports another nuclear test conducted north of the Arctic Circle in the Soviet series. The announcement notes a small explosion on Detachment 10 at a site north of the Arctic Circle following prior tests on Aug 23 Sept 9 and Sept 25. Moscow announced a powerful hydrogen device of new design last Monday.

Washington Russia Arctic Circle Atomic Energy Commission AEC S Arctic AEC Moscow

Slay and Post Office Robbery Pursued by State Police

Police pursue an armed gang believed to have robbed a post office and killed John T. Lawson, a plumber. A posse shot a man in the shoulder near a ranch. he gave a name and origin at Lakeview hospital. Estimates on gang size ranged from two to four as authorities seek clues. Sputnik debris and Earth passage mentioned by Radio Moscow with unclear dates.

Wairie Lakeview Conald Ferguson Bakersfield Zalif Wee State Folice John T. Lawson Lawson Moscow Radio Sputnik Radio Moscow

Post Office Shooting Shocked Townsfolk

Mrs Anita Bannister witnessed two gunmen seize the post office, threaten customers, and shoot a man who tried to help. A second gunman robbed the safe, took money orders, and fled as the first gunman also escaped. Auditor Audra Silva reported $160 and some money orders missing.

Audra Silvera

Couple Cutting In Marital Argue Sparks Fatal Stabbing

A man broke into his wife’s home after a breakup dispute on a neighbor’s porch and stabbed her as she fled with two children, Arlee V. Stokes and Gertrude L. Stokes, who were found with Mrs. Marlyne Lake nearby. The suspect, Silva, said he suffers from tuberculosis and had previously broken into the home but the wife fled, refusing to speak.

Arlee V. Stokes Gertrude L. Stokes Marlyne Lake

Wounded Elephant Attacks Saigon Village Killings Reported

Saigon newspapers said a wounded elephant attacked a South Viet Nam village killing three people and injuring twelve. The enraged animal struck the village alone then regrouped with seven others, devastating part of the settlement before retreating.

Saigoin Viet Nam Saigon Pieiku

New York Philharmonic Musicians Reach Two Year Pact

The New York Philharmonic and the American Federation of Musicians state a two year contract ending a dispute that canceled the season's first two concerts. It sets wages at 135 dollars weekly this year and 157.50 next season for 104 orchestra members plus a longer annual season.

New York New York Philharmonic Philharmonic Symphony Society American Federation of Musicians

Hoffa Controversy Grows As Trial Nears

Hoffa facing a government conspiracy and perjury case with trial set for Tuesday. Beck pledges to stay if Hoffa is in court, while both figures drive AFL-CIO tensions and possible Teamsters suspension. Contempt, injunctions, and delegate disputes frame Detroit return amid protests and a marching rhythm.

Hoffa Béck Beck Senate Beause Afl-Cio Teamsters

Scott Judge Seeks Nine Jurors in Evelyn Scott Murder Trial

Superior Judge Clement B. Nye urged rapid jury selection in the Evelyn Scott case. Prosecutors and defense questioned jurors on circumstantial evidence and reasonable doubt as no body has been found since Evelyn Scott vanished in May 1955. Scott, 61, is accused by his fifth wife of murder.

Angeles Clement BD. Nye L. Ewing Scott Monnday Evelyn Scott Scott

Polio deaths in New York City at record low

New York City Health Department reports polio has not claimed a single life this year, the first time in 46 years with no fatalities for the period. Officials credit the Salk vaccine for this record decline and progress in disease control.

New York City New York

Beachfront stay at Huntington Hotel on Long Beach

Live on the Beach of the Huntington Hotel describes a block long oceanfront property with two lobbies and private paths to rooms. It touts wall-to-wall carpeting, in-room phones, dining service, and meal prices around $2.45. includes breakfast and dinner options and contact via HE 6620.

Huntington Hotel Ocean Blue Long Beach Sn Heller

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