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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1957

Page

6

Mystery woman cleared in Marcus gang killing case

Ruth Weldner known as Mrs Marcus emerged from seclusion to tell police she knew of no motive for Leon Marcus’s fatal slaying. Chicago police said she admitted being linked to Marcus in Chicago and Phoenix and stated she had not seen him since March 10, describing herself as unsettled by the murder.

Phoenix Ariz Ruth Weldner Leon Marcus Chicago Marshall Carroll Chicago Police Department Misa Weldner Marcus Carroll Mra Ruth Marcus Portland Street Yuma Miss Weidner Aeen Marcus

Chrysler Workers to Refuse Overtime In Maywood Walkout

Chrysler workers at Highland Park Michigan begin refusing overtime in a wave of May 1 walkouts. United Auto Workers officials authorized the overtime ban after meetings with Norman Matthews. The strike centers on work speedup and shifts in several Chrysler plants including Maywood and Dodge Forge in Detroit.

Highland Park Chrysler Corp Wood Assembly Chrysler Norman Matthews United Auto Workers Maywood Dodge Forge Detroit

County Tax Deadline Notices Due for 1956 57

County Tax Collector Byram reminded property owners the second installment on 1956 57 property taxes is due by 5 p m Wednesday at the collection office 1840 S Hill St Los Angeles The deadline carries a 1 delinquency charge and 6 interest if late and mail payments must be postmarked to meet requirements As of now the office has collected 76 84 percent of 525 076 882 due, slightly ahead of last year’s 75 87 percent at this time

Hilla St Los Angeles Bryam Byram

Pat Brown Silent Cure for Nerves at PanAmerican Luncheon

Attorney General Edmund G. Brown urged that adopting some Latin American cultural traits could curb reliance on tranquilizing pills. Speaking at Lakewood for the Pan American Festival kickoff, he warned political leaders bring the nation to war brink while referencing narcotic concerns. Miss Clemencia Bellsmells of Santa Ana, formerly of El Salvador, crowned Pan American Festival Queen by Miss Rose Marie Hudson. The crown, valued over 250000 dollars, features gold and platinum with 1000 pearls.

Edmund G Pat) Brown United States Brown Lakewood Clemencia Bellsmells Santa Ana el Salvador Misa Rosemarie Hudson

Port Income in February Up Over 1956 Figures

Long Beach port revenue rose to 279,336.63 dollars in February, up from 200,235.62 a year earlier. Net operating profit reached 89, AT3.00, an increase of 50,134.66. Oil operations yielded a net profit of 2,377,424.98, about 140,000 more than February 1956.

Long Beach Ted Cournon Board of Harbor Commissioners Courson

Funeral Rites Set for Ex VA Worker

Funeral services for William Felts 74 retired registrar at Long Beach Veterans Hospital will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale He died Saturday at his home 1838 Clark St Tarzana He leaves his widow Elizabeth a daughter Vera Ferguson of Hollywood and a granddaughter Joan Schuder of Sun Valley

William Felts Long Beach Veterans Hospital Forest Lawn Memorial Park Glendale Southland Felts Clark St. Tarzana Elizabeth Vera Ferguson Hollywood Joan Schuder Suni Valley

Four Face First-Degree Murder Indictments Over Bar Fire

LOS ANGELES AP The district attorney will seek first-degree murder indictments with possible death penalties against four men in the gasoline fire bombing that killed six or more people at Club Mecca. Deputies say the grand jury will be asked to set a date for full jury consideration. Suspects Clyde Bates Oscar Breadway Manuel Hernandez and Manuel Chavez are booked on murder charges after returning to the bar to avenge expulsions.

Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Clyde Bates Oscar Breadway Manuel Joseph Hernandez Manuel Joseph Chavez

Burglar Knew Just Where to Get $321

Imperial Beach police say Albert Piccinino owner of a local business kept $321 hidden at home. A burglar admitted knowing the exact hiding place and gave details to officers Sunday.

Imperial Beach Albert Piccinino Tis

Arthritis Conquered by New Treatment in Long Beach

A local advertisement claims a new treatment normalizes body systems, relaxes joints and muscles, improves circulation and digestion, boosts energy and sleep, and restores desire to work. Initial examination and first treatment cost 4.00 dollars with Dr. Duncan, D. C. Contact office at 2315 E. 7th St or phone HE 8-2403.

Long Beach Duncan D. C 7Th St

Covonaro Promises Quick Constipation Relief With COLONAID

A bold claim for Covonaro with COLONAID asserts a thrifty colon robs moisture causing dehydration, hard stools and suppressed urge. It promotes Covonaro as a safe, gentle laxative that tones the bowel overnight and claims relief without bloating or vitamin absorption interference, priced at 98 cents for 60 tablets.

Covonaro Colonaid

Dining Room Adopts Unique Tableware and Prices

In the Drulevantn area dining room, a limited menu includes beet dishes and carpentry details. Private hatha and walle Torwall carpeting set a rustic scene as a late night meal option. Call 1h A-B253 for dining availability and pricing.

Tooma Hatha Rand Talestines Carvire Ares Tima Abe Sinnara Chas A. Nannett

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