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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1959

Page

1

Dulles Health Deteriorates Amid Cancer Fears

Doctors reported Secretary of State John Foster Dulles has neck pains that may indicate a new cancer outbreak. They noted the possibility of a malignant tumor in the lower cervical vertebrae and said external radiation started, while abdomen treatment was not needed. Acting Secretary Christian Herter will lead talks in Paris starting April 29.

Washington John Foster Dulles Christian Herter Dulles Paris Geneva Walter Reed Army Hospital State Department

Kidnapper Captured After Abduction of Woman in Garden Grove

Deputy and sheriffs chased a youth who robbed Mrs. Louise French of $22 at gunpoint and abducted her to Silverado Canyon. A deputy spotted the suspect on a canyon road near Santa Ana, leading to his capture within hours. The victim freed. both drivers unharmed after a collision near the market. Deputy Timboe said the suspect admitted the holdup and kidnapping, describing the escape and pursuit in the Western Front.

Garden Grove Santa P—U._S. Army Louise Irench Timboe Lemmitzer Huntington Park Ange County Korea Cole Western Front

Across the Nation Hedy Seeks $7,500 a Month

Actress Hedy Lamarr pleads for $7,500 monthly support from husband W. Howard Lee as she faces financial strain and alleged cruelty in their divorce case. Lamarr contends harsh treatment and notes she left the marriage, married in 1953, separated last summer, with debt over $45,000 and $2,000 overdrawn at her bank.

Houston Hedy Lamarr W. Howard Lee District Court Lee Miss Lamarr New York

Strike Talks Fail in Il state Rubber Strike

New York reports no progress after brief talks as 27 000 United Rubber Workers Union members strike against U S Rubber Co after contract expiration last Friday. Negotiations to resume today. Saucer About Ready Washington defense expert says Flying Saucer for U S armed forces will be test flown this summer and shown to the public later in the year with performance to amaze, skimming near ground and evading radar.

New York UPI U. S. Rubber Company United Rubber Workers Union U. S. Rubber Co Washington UPS U. S Defense

Tempest Storm Plans Marriage to Negro Singer Jeffries

Tempest Storm announced plans to marry Herb Jeffries, the Negro singer, but date not set. Storm, 27, said Jeffries would fly to Juarez, Mexico, to divorce his wife Elizabeth, 38, with details not finalized.

Hollywoog Tempest Storm Herb Jeffries Juarez Mexico Elizabeth

7M's Steno Ephicient About Words

A garbled dialogue shows a boss and assistant debating a secretary who can type 60 words per minute. The scene captures a clipped office atmosphere with interruptions and a weather aside about a cloudy morning or warm afternoon.

STENO

Personal income hits new high as March surge tops four-year rise

Washington reports March personal income reached a record annual rate of 368.6 billion dollars due to stronger employment. Wages and salaries rose by 2.7 billion, and manufacturing payrolls climbed to 82.8 billion, both setting new highs.

Washington UPI Commerce Department Be Rt

Soviet Jets Buzz and Force Down U S Plane Over Berlin

UPI reports Soviet jets in attack formation buzzed a high altitude U S transport in West Berlin air corridors, forcing it to descend to 10,000 feet on April 3. The incident follows a prior buzz of a C130, with Washington denouncing Soviet harassment and rejecting the 10,000-foot ceiling claim. The State Department vows continued U S flights at will.

U.S Washington U. S.state Department State Department Russia West Berlin West Germany Berlin Germany East Berlin

Elizabeth Taylor to undergo throat operation at Cedars

Hollywood star Elizabeth Taylor will enter Cedars of Lebanon Hospital this morning for a minor throat operation. The 27 year old, engaged to wed Eddie Fisher next month, is expected to fly in from Las Vegas and check in at 10 am with the procedure set for 1 pm. She will remain at least one night, while removal of tonsil nodes is performed on a chronic throat infection noted by Fisher.

Hollywood UPI Elizabeth Taylor Cedars of Lebanon Miss Taylor Tol Eddie Fisher Las Vegas Fisher Liz Las Vegas Ranch Jago

Baldonado Sentenced to Death in Ventura Marina Contract Case

Baldonado, 26, was sentenced to death by Superior Judge Charles F. Blackstock after pleading guilty to murdering nurse Olga Duncan. The case links to a waterfront marina project with new mooring, a seaward jetty, and a 6000 square foot lifeguard facility. Bids for related construction open May 7, with a larger landing planned to start mid year and be completed by next year.

Long Beach Long Beach Marina Navy Landing West Reach Oase Fund Ventura Augustine Baldenado Marina San Quentin Prison Olga Smail Duncan Charles F Blackstack Tence McGrath Baldonado State Sophia Baldonado Navy Carmen Eliza Thejbeth Duncan Blackstock Atherton St State College

Flying Bandit Lorenz Nabbed in Mexico

US authorities confirm Frank Lawrence Lorenz the flying bandit captured off Cozumel in the Yucatan, ending a months long chase. The 25 year old with many aliases shot to the FBI most wanted list after stealing a plane in Hamilton Ohio, and was later apprehended while vacationing with two other Americans. The arrest concludes a high profile international manhunt linked to earlier bank robberies and aerial escapes.

Mexico City Frank Lawrence Lorenz U. S FBI Gap Caribbean Yucatan Cozumel Lorenz Hamilton Ohio Willow St Redondo Ave Lakewood Blvd Bellflower Stearns Willow Sts Westrex Corp Los Angeles Bing Police Radio Command Center Public Safety Canton Long Beach

Mt Asama eruption sparks fiery ash pillar into sky

Tokyo dispatch reports Mt Asama erupting on Tuesday night with a column of smoke and ash rising over four miles into the sky. Security police mention a capture near Cozumel and mention a 25 mile long island off Yucatan as part of the surrounding events.

United States Canada Ohio Merida Yucata Cozumel Yucatan Tokyo UPI Mt. Asamai Cuba Jeanie

City asks for signal on New York Street intersection

Neighborhood residents near New York Street and Atlantic Avenue petitioned City Council Tuesday requesting a stop signal at the intersection. About 375 residents forwarded the petition to Councilman D. Pat Ahern. The package included an obituary notice for a person killed in an accident at the corner, and the matter was referred to the city manager's office.

New York St Atlantic Ave D. Pat Ahern

Sydney Harris Advice For Doctors From A Gloomy Missile Front

Columnist Sydney Harris offers counsel to doctors amid a bleak missile front, noting the mood on Tuesday as gloomy. The reflection appears on page B-4 and touches on medical practice under tense national headlines on page A-4.

Sydney Harris

Bomb Explodes Outside Memphis Union Office

A bomb exploded near the International Union of Operating Engineers local business office Tuesday night in Memphis. No injuries were reported, with one window shattered as union members met nearby at the Labor Temple.

Memphis International Union of Operating Engineers Labor Temple

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