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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1958

Page

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Runaway Auto Kills Woman on L B Street

A 74 year old woman, Helena L Pomllock of 1122 Cherry Ave, was killed when a runaway car at Anaheim St and Chesrvy Ave rammed a line of vehicles and struck her as she stepped from the curb. The driver was Anna L Bloch, 68, of 282 Park Ave, who lost control after stopping at the intersection.

HeLee Helena L. Pomllock Cherry Ave iAnna L. Bloch Park Ave Anaheim St Chesrvy Ave Sue Mottell’s & Peek Chapel of the Palms

Youth Heath accused in fatal Michigan stabbing and arson

In Harrison Michigan a 17 year old, Gene Heath, identified by a dying victim as her killer, confessed to planning an armed robbery and stabbing Beverly Thompson 14 after a dispute. Fire damaged the home’s basement as Heath was arrested near Copperton. The case adds to Michigan and Long Beach fatality tallies as authorities pursue charges.

Harrison, Mich Michigan Gene Heath Beverly Thompsaty Ted Cooper Heath Tanmpson Cooperton Midland County Tra| Smith Saginaw Mich Copperton Thompson Clare

WM's POOCH SURE FIRE BUCK HOUND

The WM recalls a dog named Spot who saved a whale family and alerted a household during a house fire. Spot pushed the booster doorbell to wake residents and retrieved a diaper wrapped in a towel, humorously calling it the fire insurance policy.

Spot

Human torch clues haunt Kierdorf attack case

In Pontiac Michigan assistant prosecutor George Taylor questioned Teamsters Local 332 official Frank Kierdorf about a so called human torch attack. Authorities consider the possibility it was an accidental burn during inflammable fluid work or a home made bomb incident. Kierdorf withholds information and faces continuing questioning as investigators pursue leads including a neighbor sighting of bundles leaving Kierdorf's darkened home.

Pontiac, Mich UPI Team Ers Frank Kierdorf George Taylor Tiaierdorf Kierdorf Anothher Teamsters Union Wfiiit Mich Taylor Kierdorl Flint Methoribies Kierdarl Florida St. Joseph Mercy Herman Mierdorf

Damage Claim in Police Brutality Case in Long Beach

A $50,000 preliminary damage claim was served against the City of Long Beach, Police Chief W W H Dovey, and Officer Ray Barnhart by Helen Garland. The claim cites alleged police brutality during Mrs Garland’s July 14 arrest, her heart attack, hospital treatment, and resulting expenses.

Garland Frank Stanton de Jerome Johnson Atttorneys William L. White 20Th St. Long Beach Anc

Boy Struck by Car on Coast Highway in Gilroy

A seven-year-old boy was critically injured after running into Pacific Coast Highway near Gaviota Avenue. He was hit by a car driven by Leah Ray McIntire, 24, of 5328 Cars to Avenue. The boy was returning home from buying an ice cream bar when the accident occurred. Larry LeRoy Miller, 7, was admitted to Community Hospital with a skull fracture, concussion, and possible internal injuries.

Pacific Coast Hwy Gaviota Ave Larry LeRoy Miller Gaviota Leah Ray McIntire Ave James

Ike Snaps Up Khrushchev Proposal at U.N. Assembly

President Eisenhower accepted Nikita Khrushchev's plan for General Assembly discussion of the Middle East crisis, rejecting a summit session of the U.N. Security Council. He urged action on a U.S. resolution to replace U.S. troops in Lebanon with a force to ensure stability, while Khrushchev urged a Soviet backed approach.

Ike Nikita U.N Washington Eisenhower Nikita Khrushchev Middle East United Nations General Assembly U.N. N. Security Council Nussen Khrushchev General Assembly U.S Lebanon Trom Jordan Assembly Henry Cahor Lodge Security Council United Arab Republic

Fragmentary native text hints at political corruption

The readable lines express confusion over government actions with phrases about payment by others and a peopheye figure. The text is garbled and offers limited clear facts, but suggests concerns about official conduct and hidden payed influence.

Two Tots Rescued After Seven Mile Drift In Lake Michigan

In Traverse City Michigan a Detroit police lieutenant Thomas Torkaly spotted seven year old Philip Morris and his seven year old sister clinging to an inner tube seven miles from shore as darkness fell. Lifeguards and police had hunted for the exhausted children since they disappeared at 11 am during a swim.

Traverse City, Mich Lake Michigan Detroit Thomas Torkaly Philip Morris Jeanette Grand Trasverse Bay Tarkaly

Quitting Date Seen by Republican Leaders

Washington AP reports two top Republican congressional leaders predicted Congress could adjourn by August 16. Senate Democratic leader Lyndon B. Johnson cautioned against it, while Rep. Joseph W. Martin and Sen. William F. Knowland showed optimism. In New York, Hemingway seeks to bar Esquire from republishing three Spain era stories, action filed in Manhattan Supreme Court.

Washington UPI Senate Appropriations Committee Enhower Senate Congress Free World Alliance Lyndon B. Johnson Tess Joseph W. Martin GOP William F. Knowland New York Ernest Hemingway Esquire Magasine Hemingway Alfred Rice Manhattan Supreme Court Arthur G. Klein

Wagnerwon't run for Senate reelection say mayor

New York UPI report quotes Mayor Robert Wagner at his Long Island summer home saying he will not pursue the Democratic nomination for the Senate. He notes no draft movement and discusses the origin of terms like Iron Curtain in a broader political talk.

X.Y Wagner New York UPI Robert Wagner Senate Cn Long Island New Space Page A-S Syd Harris

Pageant Mauling Charge Filed Against Police

A Long Beach woman charged mis treatment by police in a writ ten claim with the City Council on Tuesday. She says a Municipal Auditorium officer pushed her down a ramp during the Miss Universe Pageant night on 1 July 25, tearing her clothes and damaging her pumps. She seeks reimbursement for the pumps and a jacket, estimating costs of 12 dollars and 20 dollars respectively, and offers to let the City Clerk decide the final amount for the dress and jacket.

Long Beach Nemma Richmond 3Rd St Municipal Auditorium Los Angeles

Williams Leads 4-1 in Michigan Primary Race

Gov. G Mennen Williams seeks a sixth term and led 4-1 over broadcasting executive William L Johnson in early Michigan primary returns. Other races included Sen. Stuart Symington winning Missouri nomination, and Lt. Gov. Hart leading Homer Martin in Michigan for the Democratic Senate, aiming to face Republican Charles Potter in November. Kansas governor GOP race saw Clyde Reed Jr. defeat Fred Hell. West Virginia Senate races showed Jennings Randolph leading William Marland with others awaiting results.

Stuart J .Symington Missouri Ert C. Byrd GOP Chapman Revercomb Michigan Philip A. Hart Homer Martin United Auto Workers Charles E. Potter Potter Wats Digits Clyde Reed Jr Parsons Guv Fred Hell Kansas George Docking Senate West Virginia Jennings Randolph William C. Marland John D. Hoblitzell Jr San Bernar Big Bear Rob

Desert rainstorm floods Highway 66 near Yermo

A sudden desert rainstorm dumped eight inches of water on Highway 66 near the Marine base at Yermo on Tuesday, causing pooling and travel disruption along the desert corridor.

Barstow Highway 66 Yermo

Window Smoke Bomb Gang Seizes Gems in Beverly Hills

Police said four men used a smoke bomb to smash a storefront display in an exclusive shop on Tuesday and fled with diamond jewelry valued around 700,000. Proprietor W. J. Tobias-Bias said pieces were near a million. investigators noted insured jewelry and a well planned heist with a car plate check.

Beverly .Hills W. J Bud) Tobias Clinton H. Anderson Tobias Atten Iion

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