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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1957
Page
2
The judge signaled a possible court appointed referee to oversee Teamster officer elections, delaying a permanent injunction. Teamsters attorney objects to credibility of findings, while a high court appeal could stay or reverse the order. Dave Beck insists the convention proceeds Friday and vows to respect court orders.
The article reports Navy fliers attempting to shoot down a suspected spy plane during World War II patrols. The plane evaded carriers while skyrays tried to intercept. no contact or shots were fired. Officials withheld confirmation, citing Navy communications restrictions.
A detective testified Gaulin stole large amounts of school district property from Santa Fe Springs El Rancho and California Schools in the Whittier Union High School District. Items included photographic equipment canned foods typewriters and bulbs. He claimed the theft began with pencils and escalated nightly with no clear need, while authorities found lewd pictures and 30 reels of motion pictures in his garage.
The 24 hour general strike in Argentina ended Friday night after idling most factories. About half of the industrial workforce joined, with sixty two unions participating. Leaders from metals, textile and building unions said the protest was a success and aimed at wage freezes, rising costs, and sympathy with striking communications workers.
President Eisenhower federalized the Arkansas National Guard and sent Army troops after rioting at Little Rock Central High School. Governor Faubus is accused of encouraging mobs and not ordering the guard to quell the disorder. Federal actions followed President Davies telegram and a protest by Russell criticizing federal force methods.
The President asserted the Arkansas National Guard could have handled the crisis if directed. He cited federal court orders and the Little Rock situation, noting Eisenhower's anger at Faubus over the National Guard deployment and delays in enforcing court orders.
A French diplomat dies at 64, former resident-general in Tunis, amid postwar Cold War tensions. Eisenhower orders restraint as the Senate battles civil rights, while reports detail a maritime disaster involving the Pamir and a five-man survival ordeal. An inquiry by the Maritime Board in Luebeck will begin next month, with survivors as star witnesses.
In Thonotosassa Fin Finney county official Elbert Moate says a protest by area Negro residents led a white family, the Van Ripers from Kansas City, to abandon building on a 10 acre plot. Mrs El tam Van Riper reported an anonymous caller warned against constructing on the ground.
A fragmented note questions education policy and social matters. It references American and linguistic cues while questioning figures and methods in a brief, unreadable excerpt. The text presents doubt about Whit and Whitman era topics in a cryptic, shorthand style.
Three foreign exchange students attend Wilson High School this year under American Field Service sponsorship. Greece's Eni Katamirou stays with Mr. and Mrs. Rexford Welch and notes American teens appear free and grow up quickly. Viktor Mueller from Switzerland, with his brothers, stays with Mr. and Mrs. Sorenson and observes American class size and youth culture. Hagen Rinder, with the Keisers, comments on white wine glass prevalence and American teens seeming older for their age.
Poly High sophomores gathered in the auditorium for their first pep assembly. William Miller presided, Warren Pereau welcomed the group with the cabinet, and speakers included Jeff Cowan Darron Baul and Peggy Smith. Arthur Gilbert led school songs and the new cheerleaders were introduced for the show Loyalty.
Wilson High's Future Teachers of America club opens with Miss Weiherman discussing differences between European and American education. The program includes guidance on success by Mr. Bilsthorpe and plans for an after-game party, a quad-school Christmas party, and a panel discussion alongside the annual banquet.
Captain Ralph Baum assumed command of the repair ship Ajax in a ceremony aboard the ship in San Diego. He relieved Captain Hebert J. Campbell who was reassigned to duty as commanding officer of the Naval Schools Command at Treasure Island.
Beavers built 36 dams in the Santa Ynez region, slowing water flow from Lake Cachumta by about a day. The effort reduces downstream release and alters the normally dry riverbed area. The story notes the unusual beaver activity and its impact on local water regulation.
Carmen Arbanies a 17 year old exchange student from Barcelona Spain attends Lakwood High as one of 1750 foreign students. She studied English three years before arriving in the United States and graduated from high school in Barcelona last year. She traveled from Rotterdam with 700 other students aboard the Aurora Sky and is part of the International Scholarship program sponsored by the American Field Service. She arrived Aug 14 at Los Angeles International Airport, was welcomed by sponsors in Long Beach, and will tour the United States before returning to Spain next summer, with a chance to meet President Eisenhower.
Three foreign exchange students Leent Hagman from Helsinki Mehmet Akyurt from Izmit and Mario Connio from Buenos Aires join Poly history and government classes as ambassadors of world understanding for eight months. They will tour Washington and New York for 23 days at term end visiting Congress and government facilities. Since arriving in California on Aug 1 they have enjoyed harbor trips Nu-Pike visits LA County Fair and several parties. American Field Service sponsors the program aiming to build closer work through international goodwill.
Millikan Cosmpolitan club welcomed Hele Matizson of Copenhagen Denmark and Kal Kruger of Oslo Norway on the second day of school. President Carol Williams introduced them to Kathy Stiff and Kai Kruger who plans to pursue music and astronomy respectively. Members anticipate trips Chinatown travel reports international Christmas dinner Slide evenings and conferences with World Friendship Club plus a camp weekend at Hi Hill.
Lord Bennett of Edgbaston, a controller of tank and stem gun production during the war, died Friday night in Birmingham. He was 77.
Nominations for the new sophomore class officers will take place Wednesday at Jordan High School. Officers for the class will be elected the following Friday, with rules noting that the new class should not elect officers until after classes begin.
A letter from a 24 year old questions rules restricting weeknight outings and rides to dates. The advice column urges patience, prioritizes schoolwork and sleep, and suggests delaying risky activities until adulthood or proper licenses. A sample exchange emphasizes guiding teens toward safer choices and responsible judgment.
Jordan High School formally installed elected student officers led by Hal Steuber as student body president at the first pep rally on the football field. The five cabinet members include Barbara Anderson, Ruth Ann Gurley, Gary Watkins, Larry Zimmerman, and Sandy Sanchez as manager, secretary, judge, host, and hostess.
Good Sports Club in Long Beach sponsors a public luncheon and card party Monday at 12 30 p m in the Mat tells Garden Room at 3rd Street and Alamitos Avenue.
Long Beach invites applications for a part time caretaker for the Brain Den basement canteen in Veterans Memorial Bldg. Cards may be used Mon Wed Fri nights and Tue evenings. Applicants 19 to 60 must be male and may apply by Oct 8 4 p.m. at 215 W Broadborn Way Office.
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