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California Pasadena Independent

Location

Pasadena, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1956

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The Independent Offers Hi Fi Records for Subscribers

The Independent advertises a six weekly offer of hi fi records for 179 dollars in six coupons plus this paper. Subscribers can redeem at listed stores in Pasadena Alhambra and nearby areas for a complete library including Nutcracker Suite 1812 Overture Scheherazade Beethoven New World Symphony and Broadway hits by Friml Gershwin and more.

The Independent Dous Berry & Grassmueck Colorado Pasadena Amaz Main Alhambra F.C. Nash & Co West Area Dia Tchaikovsky Rimsky Korsakov Joseph Johann Strauss Beethoven Dvorak Broad Way Friml Gershwin Rodgers and Hart Irving Berlin Hammerstein

Our City Part of Freedom Is the Right to Harbor a Suspi

Letter writer challenges Mr Runyon's view on autos and smog, citing 1950s research. John M Campbell of General Motors Research notes uncertainty about auto exhaust impact but acknowledges its significance. Haagen-Smit and Stanford Franklin studies support hydrocarbon role. Turn to Pace Four.

Mr. Runyon Francis Packard John M. Campbell General Motors Research Haagen- Smit Stanford Research Franklin Research Institute

Strike of Drug Clerks Averted by 10 Day Stay

Los Angeles officials say a 10 day extension to June 27 averts a clerks strike at major chains from Santa Barbara to San Diego. The dispute centers on wage and contract language with unions seeking 13 cents for clerks and higher pharmacist pay, firms offering 5 cents and 10 cents respectively and a one year contract. Negotiations will continue to resolve remaining issues without economic action.

Kaven Thrifty Whelan, Sav On Owl Santa Barbara Bakersfield San Diego Long Beach Los Angeles San Pedro Colton San ‘Diego Pomona Santa Monica Koven Ralph Woolpert Joseph T. de Silva

Rains Bring Floods and Heat Across Midwest

Storms drenched the Midwest with heavy rainfall triggering flash floods in several areas while other regions baked under extreme heat. The weather mix highlighted rising water levels and intense temperatures across the region.

Midwest

Three youths detained after Cyprus restaurant bombing kills US official

In Nicosia three youths were held for questioning after bombs exploded at the Little Soho Restaurant killing US Vice Consul William P. Boteler and injuring three other Americans. British troops recovered the suspects shortly after the Saturday night blast. Boteler, 26, of Washington DC, died from wounds, while two others remained in serious condition.

Nicosia Cyprus Micosia William P. Boteler Little Soho Boteler Washington,d.c

Jazz guitarist dies in Hollywood apartment fire

Billy Dillard, 30, of the Red Norve jazz trio, perished as fire swept his Hollywood Hills flat early yesterday. Weekend guest and UCLA student Robert Tully, 28, a trumpet player, was seriously burned. Fire officials say the blaze started from a lighted cigarette and spread from Dillard’s downstairs unit to the upstairs hall. Damage was estimated at

Hollywood Billy Dillard Red Norve Jazz Hollywood Hills Dillards Robert Tully UCLA Dilliard

Veredi Murder Trial Opens After Insanity Plea

Veredi Joseph W. Veredi stands trial on murder charges for the Feb 3 killing of his daughter Marie Yvonne as his estranged wife Carmine watches. County jail psychiatrist Dr Marcus Crahan testified Veredi acted impulsively and without plan, claiming retribution for alleged abuses by his wife.

Joseph W. Veredi Marie Yvonne Veredi Carmine Marcus Crahan Verodi

Tear Gas Drops Rioting At Strasser Convention In Germany

Tear gas hushed clashes as Otto Strasser’s Nationalist German Social Union met in Miltenberg. Five people injured in fights between Strasser loyalists and leftists. Strasser, 59, once linked to Hitler, urged Germany to stay neutral and aligned with a wall of neutral states from Sweden to India.

Miltenberg Germany Otto Nazi Strasser Strasser Hitler Calle Canada Sweden Austria India

Three Men Held for Attack on Covina Girl

In Altadena, three men allegedly surprised a 20 year old Covina girl in a taped beating. George R. Berton 25 Garden Grove and George E. McCumber 23 Anaheim were booked on rape and kidnapping suspicion. Efrain Savala 23 Atwood faced kidnapping and assault charges.

Altadena Covina Lyle Nichols Thomas Frawley Imo Pasadena Glen Road George R. Berton van Buren St Garden Grove George E. McCumber TaPakna Circle Anaheim

Bomb Blast Shocks Medford Man on Porch

An 85 year old Medford man was badly injured when a dynamite bomb exploded on his porch. A second bomb aimed at theatrical agent John L. Sulman failed to detonate. Police consider possible business rivalry. Sullivan runs J. J. Sullivan Theatrical Agency in Boston. The blast was felt across Malden and Melrose.

Medford. Mass INS Medford John L. Suman Sullivan Chilren Lawrence Memorial Hospital Sulman J. J. Sullivan Theatrical Agency Boston New England Cammmuni Hes Malden Melrose

Pasadena Youth Shot At Neighborhood Party

A 19 year old Pasadena City College student, Herman H. Wright, was wounded by a shotgun blast during a party at 1939 Navarro Ave. Ten carloads of youths from West Los Angeles invaded the overcrowded event hosted by Mrs LeRoy Franklin. Wright was treated for birdshot punctures in his back after a scuffle with two strangers and a later shotgun volley. Witnesses noted youths wore blue grey jackets with Serenaders on the back.

Pasadena Los Angeles Navarro Ave Pasadena City College Herman H. Wright Westgate Street Wright LeRoy Franklin Pasadena Emergency Hospital Wrights

Berserk Man Talks Down From 55 Foot Water Tower

Frank L. Sanders 34 of Jacksonville Indiana climbed a 55 foot water tower and threatened to jump unless left alone. After more than eight hours and pleas from three doctors a nurse and a clergyman Sanders came down as authorities arrived.

Jacksonville, Hil INS Haise Frank L. Sanders Jacksonville Sanders Morgan County

Drought Strains Bethany Missouri Town Water Supply

Bethany Missouri residents face severe water shortages with two weeks of supplies left. Mayor Raymond Wheeler asks residents to conserve as car washes and nonessential uses halt. The town seeks water by truck from Trenton and Pattonsburg and asks the Army to consider an emergency pipeline. Federal survey teams arrive to assess drought impact.

Bethany Raymond X. Wheeler Missouri Wheeler Trenton Pattonsburg Grand River

Bus Burns 22 Escape on Weimar Run

A chartered Greyhound bound for Palo Alto with Shriners was swept by fire on U S 40 at Weimar. All 22 passengers escaped injury. The bus was a total loss and firefighters from Awburn could not save it. Weimar lies 40 miles east of Sacramento. The blaze started when a tree caught fire. A replacement bus was sent to pick up the passengers from the Western Shrine Assn session in Reno.

Sacramento Greyhound Palo Alto Shriners U.S. 40 Weimar California Highway Patrol Don L. Winkler San Mateo

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