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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1958

Page

9

Universe Girl Hurt in Crash

Miss Germany Marlies Jungbehrens, 19, suffered a neck strain when the car she rode in on the Harbor Freeway was rear-ended near Olympic Boulevard. Returning from a Los Angeles soccer match with three other women, she is visiting Long Beach. X-rays showed no fractures and she will have physical therapy.

Marlies Jungbehrens Germany California Harbor Freeway Los Angeles Olympic Blvd Long Beach Ingrid Davis Los Altos St St Mary’s Hospital

Gold Star Unit Wins in Appeal

The Second District Court of Appeal upheld a trial ruling for American Gold Star Mothers Inc in a dispute with Memorial National Home Foundation over Truman Boyd Manor and assets. The court found mismanagement and abuse of trusts by the foundation, which previously held trusteeship and acquired the $3 million property from the federal government for $135,000. A new corporation is forming as successor trustee, pending appointment.

Second District Court of Appeal American Gold Star Mothers, Inc Memorial National Home Foundation Truman Boyd Manor Los Angeles Lloyd C. Nix Gold Star George E. Wise Robert J. Kilpatrick Truman Boyd Manor Trustee Actor Eleanor D. Boyd Long Beach Foundation Atty Edmund G. Brown Igo Nix Tte Wise

Forger Sentenced to 2 to 14 Years in Prison

Charles Jesse Cox, 35, of 203 W 2nd San Pedro, was sentenced by Superior Judge Gordon L. Howden on Monday to two to 14 years in state prison for forgery.

Forger Charles Jesse Cox San Pedro Gordon L. Howden Atta

Mudie Out in Virginia City Visit

Sterling Bemis profiles Charley Bovey a Montana state senator and Virginia City rancher guiding a revival of the historic mining town. He funds refurbishments, runs Virginia Trading Company with his wife Sue, and preserves local lore from the era of Alder Gulch and the Vigilantes.

Sterling Bemis Tho Independent, Press-Telegram Montana Virginia City Mont Montana Post Virginia Alder Gulch Montana Territory Boot Hill Henry Plummer Henry The Post Montan Charley Bovey Fairweather Inn Charley's Charley Sue Virginia Trading Company Wells Fargo Walter Knott Mr. Bovey Senator Bovey Nevada Lucius Beebe Mark Twain Territorial Enterprise Lucius

City Department Oil Amendment Drafted for Nov 4 Election

City council members shaping a charter amendment to create a citywide oil department under a five member commission. The plan aims to strengthen the antisubsidence program citywide while keeping budget and ordinance powers with the council. Financing remains tied to existing oil funds with potential special levy consideration.

Board of Commissioners City Atty Wallfred Jacobson Board of Harbor Jacob- Bul Purno Council For Recreation Countereas Raymond C. Kealer

Driver Dies When Tossed Out of Car

A motorist died Monday night after being thrown from a foreign car. The incident occurred near Count at Dock St and Henry Ford Ave, with a passenger uninjured. The report notes chaotic details, including a councilman deleting a provision and references to hospital treatment for shock at Receiving Hospital in Wilmington.

Dock St Henry Ford Ave Cilman Kaiser Foundation Hospital Tor John Peter Neubert Eastwood Cx Torrance Tlans Fred Ralston Pacific Coast Harbor City Wilming Ton

Four Police Brutality Cases at Long Beach NAACP Rally

At a Long Beach NAACP meeting in St John Baptist Church attended by over 200, four cases of alleged brutality by local officers were presented. A resolution urged police to suspend guilty officers and called for an ethics investigation and race relations training. One witness, Mrs Helen Garland, described a harsh arrest and mistreatment after questioning a ticket, including a heart attack episode and medical care.

Long Beach The National Assn. For Advancement of Colored People St. John Baptist Church NAACP Percy Anderson Helen Geriend J. O. Garland Garland Seaside Hospital Willis White Legal Redress Loren Miller Regel Redress

School Budget Hits New High and Tax Rate Drops

The Board of Education adopted a record budget of 34,711,913 with a reduced overall tax rate set at 3.5733 per 100 valuation, driven by higher property values. The operating tax falls to 2.54, while bond interest and other levies keep the total rate higher. Newcomb notes enrollment and staffing rises and a new school opening. A parcel adjacent to Bancroft Junior High is sold for 22,193 to the First Baptist Church of Lakewood for expansion.

Board of Education Sapien Douglas A. Newcomb City College Newcomb Newtomb al Amost Bancroft First Baptist Church of Lakewood Arbor Rd

Sentence Slapper of Miss Illinois Slap Case

A 23 year old press agent received a two year suspended county jail term after conviction for slapping Marianne Gada, the 1957 Miss Illinois Universe entrant. Gada testified Segura harassed her since their Chicago appearance, moved to Los Angeles, and refused repeated meetings. She had moved addresses to avoid him and said he followed her to a hotel.

Marianne Gada Miss Gada Los ‘Angeles F. Rays Bennett Don Segura Los Angeles Chicago Segure Segura Gaba

Injection Proposal Endorsed by Harbor Board

The Harbor Commissioners endorsed in principle a draft for expanding water injection at Lone Beach Oil Development Co. contracts. The plan would lift the 180,000 barrel per day limit and allow LBOD to inject up to 86,000 barrels in any 24 hour period if requested, for reservoir pressure restoration and to boost ultimate oil recovery.

Board of Harbor Commissioners Lone Beach Oil Development Co LBOD Larlier Harbor Board

Knoll Honored by Board for 30 Years of Service

Arthur A. Knoll, longtime head of the Long Beach Unified School District business office, died last Tuesday. The Board of Education read a resolution recognizing his 1924 to 1958 tenure, noting his vision, integrity, and loyal service, and expressing sympathy to his family.

Arthur A. Knoll Wes Board of Education Long Beach Unified School Long Beach Unified Bes

Gun theft and fatal house fire sparks investigation

Fire officials report a $325 gun theft in a home on Cameron Street linked to a chair fire that sickened Patrick H. Muleshey, 42, who fell asleep amid cigarette smoke. His wife Frances alerted by the blaze. Muleshey was found on the living room floor and hospitalized. Sheriff’s deputies opened an investigation at the Van Diest residence on Paseo Street.

Patrick H. Muleshey Cameron St Mulcshey Paramount Frances Cage Garrett van Diest Pasep St Sheriff's Vial

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Marlius Mudie By Sterling Bemis Helena Our Dept Independent the Southland S & Finest Marianne Gaba A. A. Knoll
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