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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1958
Page
1
French police probe after $45,000 worth of gold bars sent from Paris to Teheran fails to arrive. The bars were dispatched by a French transport firm for an unnamed American committee aiding economies in distress and were consigned to a Tehran charity.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a chaotic crowd debating the rush of themed animals and upcoming playful mascots. A speaker warns of overloading rabbits as communities prepare for quirky holiday connections with pets and celebrations.
Hollywood police report Lana Turner’s 14 year old daughter Cheryl defended her mother by stabbing Johnny Stompanato, a man linked to Miss Turner, during a Friday night confrontation at the actress's residence. Cheryl to be booked as a juvenile.
The Bank of Belmont Shore sells its controlling stake to Long Beach figures Frank Wade and Dwight L. Robbins for an undisclosed sum. They succeed former president James H. Nicholson who resigned after a $3,000 misappropriation charge. Nicholson and Floyd Ragan await federal grand jury action.
The city paused on Good Friday with Banks and offices closing for a few hours as churches held services recalling the crucifixion. Catholics and Protestants marked the somber day noting the Lenten season, its climactic moment, and the resurrection vow.
An Atomic Energy Commission spokesman says northern United States report more radioactive fallout due to wind patterns, with Salt Lake City Boise and Grand Junction showing heavier deposits though none approaching danger levels. Also notes hemispheric differences and cites Rammed plastic strip dust readings.
An appeals court rules in favor of an Army captain after weighing evidence. The item appears on page B-4. In Long Beach churches, Easter worship will be marked by beauty as cathedrals on page AT.
The first Douglas DC8 jetliners roll out from the new 20 million dollar plant next Wednesday. Donald W Douglas Jr and company officials say the event marks the start of testing ahead of the first delivery in 1959. Twenty one airlines are set to receive the initial jets as nine ships participate in accelerated flight tests.
Rebel chief Fidel Castro declared total war to destroy President Fulgencio Batista. Havana remained calm for over an hour after the message went into effect as rebel sources predicted delays until after the Easter holidays. Castro’s guerrillas are known for dawn attacks and he warned the war would be waged implacably.
The Board of Supervisors authorized the distribution of surplus milk butter cheese rice flour and corn meal to unemployed farm workers. County welfare director Kief Melberg said volunteers will distribute the food at Porterville Farmersville Dinuba Cut Jex Oross and Visalia.
A hit and run driver knocked down 93 year old Long Beach church caretaker Robert L. Sheehan as he crossed Pacific Avenue near 25th Street on his way to Westminster Community Presbyterian Church for Easter preparations. He was treated for head bruises and lacerations, admitted temporary hospital care. the driver stopped briefly, asked if he was hurt, then fled. Sheehan, celebrating his 93rd birthday, said it was his first hospital visit.
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