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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1958

Page

5

Long Beach Woman Smashes World Swim Mark In Catalina Challenge

Mrs. Hiland, guided by Dr. Bill Slater, completed a 26 mile Catalina crossing amid rough seas and seasickness. The crowd of 5000 erupted as she touched shore earning a 1500 dollar award from Pierpoint Landing. Plans aim for a Juan de Fuca Strait record bid, with past swims in 1956 and 1957.

Bill Slater Long Beach DR. Slater Catalina Pete Hiland Good Hope Hiland Strait of Juan de Fuca Slater Pierpoint Landing Hilands Strait of Juan de Fuca Amy Hiland Ocean Catalina Island Pete

Youths Arrested After Robbery of Man in San Pedro

Two youths jailed on suspicion of armed robbery after a 67 year old man identified them as the pair that robbed him at knifepoint in front of his home on 544 W. 20th St. Harry Larson said the duo stopped their car, exited, and demanded his wallet. He was struck and knocked unconscious, later treated at Seaside Hospital for a head injury.

San Pedro Harry Larson W. 20Th St Phillip B. DePhue San Diego Naval Hospital Long Beach Elitterio E. Ybarra Arboles St Larson DePhue John Rivera W. 4Th Santa Fe Ave

Burglars Take $151 From Jewish Council Office

Thieves pried a rear door at the Jewish Community Council on Pacific Ave and stole $151 in cash along with 28 unendorsed checks totaling $833 and many papers including insurance policies and deeds. Executive director Joshua Marcus reported discovery at 10 am Sunday. a safe was forced, but one penny remained, while desks and steel cabinets were ransacked.

Jewish Community Council Pacific Ave Joshua Marcus Iirector Marcus

Libyan Premier Arrives in London for Talks

Premier Abdul Magid Kubar of Libya flew to London on Sunday to meet Prime Minister Macmillan and other British officials, seeking discussions on bilateral matters and regional issues.

London Abdul Magid Kubar Libya Macmillan

Coastal Boulevard inn offers private baths and ocean dining

A historic hotel listing describes two lobbies and rooms with private baths and wall-to-wall carpeting plus writing desks and daily ward service. Large ocean-facing dining room advertised. Rates shown at 24.50 per week for good persons. Catering to outside public with club breakfast and regular dinners priced around two dollars. Contact listed as HE -0253.

Tia Una Bert Romat

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