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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1957
Page
3
Police evacuated 250 people from the downtown Greyhound bus station after an anonymous tip claimed a bomb was in a locker. Officers searched over 2,000 lockers and found no explosive. Dozens of buses were delayed as the all clear was issued after a ticking sound proved to be a faulty telephone.
Covina California Republican Patrick J. Hillings said discussions among regional leaders consider appointing Gov. Goodwin J. Enigal or Sen. William R. Krowlend to avoid a clash in next year’s gubernatorial race. He told the El Monte San Gabriel Valley Republican Women’s Club the talks aim to place a high federal post in one of them.
The report notes King Haakon VII has died after a period of illness. Olav is poised to ascend the Norwegian throne as the royal line continues. A medical bulletin described a throat condition and extended feeding, with habits indicating peaceful final hours before death. The palace released a brief statement on the king’s passing and the move toward succession. General deliberations on political seats for Knight and Knowland surface in the same period, with plans to announce gubernatorial intentions around October 1.
A 0-year-old waitress received a sentence after her eighth drunken driving offense in nine years. The court noted her license was revoked and she was found guilty Friday before Municipal Judge Lymin F. Suts. The incident stemmed from a collision near Paramount Blvd and Sata St following a prior arrest on Sept. 16.
Bavaria opens its 6 day beer blowout with Mayor Thomas Witmer tapping the first keg. An expected million visitors will drink vast amounts of beer and eat pork sausages as Bavarian bands play. Roasted chickens and oxen will be served in meadow beer halls as a grand parade winds through ancient Munich streets with breweries showcasing marching horses in harnesses.
Haakon born near Copenhagen in 1872, son of King Frederick VIII and Queen Louise. As Prince Carl he was a 24 year old Danish naval officer when Norway invited a monarch. He agreed to become king if the people voted yes in the referendum. In 1806 259,563 voters favored a monarchy and 69,264 opposed it.
Conduits Inc of Torrance submitted the low bid of 85712.62 for water mains construction at Recreation Park’s T8-hole golf course. The project aims to install mains to connect with the existing sprinkler system as the first step toward upgrading park irrigation.
National Airlines terminated 110 employees including ticket agents ramp and operations staff after a wildcat walkout at Idlewild Airport last Wednesday. Workers say they were locked out upon attempting to return to work. Airline says flights are operating without difficulty and no explanation given.
A local imajorette marching unit led by Barbara Russell, age 12, known as Barbara's Salloeettes, will parade twice during the Los Angeles County Fair with appearances on Saturday and Sunday at Shasta Fontebello.
The text reads as a fragment from a historical column debating women’s roles and rights. It hints at social tension and calls for restraint in matters involving women, suggesting prevailing attitudes without clear events or named individuals.
A fragmented astrology note offers cautious advice for Gemini Cancer and Sagittarius. It suggests avoiding disadvantaging others, not accepting favors, and returning favors when inconvenient. The text is garbled and only hints at standard zodiac style guidance.
Six men trapped 200 feet underground when a mine lift cable broke were rescued after a five hour ordeal in Detroit. The International Salt Co. shaft, 1,250 feet deep, used a 350 foot cabin. Brakes prevented a disaster as workers were lowered to safety in a bosun chair. All were unharmed, though shaken, and one miner required a medical check.
US paratroopers from the 322nd Air Division and the 11th Airborne Division joined British infantry to land on Zealand as part of NATO Exercise Brown Jug. About 2,000 troops crossed beaches and fields at dawn, aiming to occupy southern Zealand and encircle Copenhagen amid Dutch naval support.
In Little Rock, tensions rise as the school fight prompts National Guard withdrawal and police redeployment after Judge Davies blocks interference with integration. Faubus, Gordon, and local officials argue over desegregation timing while Black residents celebrate. Meanwhile California labor leaders pledge up to one million dollars to defeat right to work, urging paid TV debates with mixed union views.
Storms battered Oklahoma Texas and Kansas with hail and tornado sightings from Texas to Ohio. Flood warnings issued for East Central Kansas as Ottawa Kansas recorded nearly five inches in 24 hours. Warmer south and west bring clearing skies in most areas today.
Composer Jean Sibelius died leaving a legacy of national and universal themes. He lived in Philadelphia near friends and musicians and kept close ties with the orchestra. his state funeral date is set by the family. Survivors include wife Anna and five daughters including Eva Paloheimo Rut Snellman Kataring Margaret Jalas and Heidi Blomstedt.
The Whitney nuclear shot at the atomic test site is now scheduled for 5:36 a.m. Sunday. Adverse weather caused a delay from today. Whitney will be exploded from a 500 foot tower if weather permits. This shot is No. 22 in the current test series and has a power of about 19.00 tons of TNT.
William DeLint a 27 year old Dutchman wins the world's plowing trophy amid cheers from 237000 attendees across 16 farms in southern Ohio. Russell Webb faces losses on 100 acres used for exhibition while officials plan soil restoration. DeLint credits luck and notes Dutch farm soil differs from contest plots in Zevenberoche Hock.
Los Angeles detectives report Lonnie Hartford Jr confessed strangling Ginger Mitchell, a 63 year old silent film actress once linked to William S. Hart and Tom Mix. He allegedly attacked after visiting to repay a loan. she was found dead Monday. An alleged curtsy lesson gimmick tied to the case drew attention as authorities investigated.
A Defense Department spokesman said progress from research to development on an ant i missile designed to deflect intercontinental ballistic missiles is advancing. Air Force radar advances would offer about 15 minutes warning, enabling some response before launch. The plan includes an AICBM system to strike incoming missiles after plotting their trajectories.
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An 11-year-old boy, Takeshi Kashi Yama, died of bone leukemia at the Hiroshima atomic bomb casualty hospital. His mother, five months pregnant, arrived to search for her parents the day after the bomb and stayed for two days, then six more days from August 12. The A-bomb fell on August 6, 1945.
An old Long Beach hotel advertises rooms at 24.50 per week per person with private baths, wall-to-wall carpeting, writing dens, telephone, and maid service. Dining room serves choice steaks and roast turkey with regular dinners. outside public club with breakfast options and meals.
San Francisco California Democratic leaders greeted a vigorous statewide gathering as they organized for the 1958 campaign. Elizabeth Smith of the DNC from California predicted the party would offer the strongest state ticket in history with Edmund G. Brown likely to head the slate for governor. Kent, the state chairman, said Brown would run, while Democrats rejected calls for shifting registrations to aid Knight against Knowland. Paul Ziffren condemned the proposal to herd Democrats into Republicans to influence the GOP nomination.
Mrs Bertha Krupp, 72, mother of five sons and two daughters, died of a heart ailment in Essen. Alfred Krupp’s munitions dynasty links loom as her family legacy, with funeral planned for Wednesday. Her husband Gustav von Bohlen und Halbach attended their 1906 wedding.
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