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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1958

Page

4

World Around Adopted Baby Survives Plane Crash in Africa

In Salisbury Southern Rhodesia officials say a 3-year-old girl Atthea Lycett survived a crash near Benghazi used for Ronohasi Tihva. She is the daughter of Lady Diana Miller and Robert Miller of Southern Rhodesia and was adopted by the Lycett couple. Mrs Lycett died in the crash. 36 died including an unidentified infant.

Salisbury Southern Rhodesia Central African Airways Corp Tihva Areal Aeapyeteniny Meeerys Benghazi Atthea Lycett Diana Miller Robert Miller Michael Lycett Lycett

Polar bear at Rome zoo under sweltering heatwave

A polar bear emerged from its shade as Rome temps topped 100 degrees, a striking scene captured by AP wirephoto. The mirage-like heat shimmer over rocks drew the animal into the sunlight at the city zoo.

Rome

Syrian Party Leader Ahmed Hammoud Found Dead Near Border

Ahmed Hammoud a top leader of the pro government Syrian Social National Party was found dead near the border along with two party members. The party spokesman said the body was located about two miles from the border in Rachaya a largely rebel controlled area. The party demanded government inquiry and sent its chief to investigate. It was unclear if the killing was political or personal. Hammoud was a prominent lawyer and member of the party’s supreme council. The party, once outlawed in Lebanon, supported President Chamoun during the rebellion.

Beirut Ahmed Hammoud Syrian Social-National Party Hammoud Rachaye Assad Ashkar Is Ae Harmmoud Supreme Council of the Parlie Syrian Popular Party Lebanon Camile Chamoun

Jailed mother quoted baby swap couple tied to truck deal

Tulsa police report a Pennsylvania couple, Helene Peedjay and Richard Readdy, jailed after admitting trading their 5 month old son to Jesse Burger of Missouri for a 1957 pickup. Burger also held. The baby Paul Andrew Readdy is in Tulsa Juvenile Shelter. The couple, facing child abandonment charges, said they planned California work. Heavily pregnant Peedjay claimed one month left to deliver.

Tulsa Okla HPI Pennsylvania Helene Margaret Peedjay Readdy Richard Shamokin Jesse Lester Burger Dorado Springs Burger Paul Andrew Readdy Po- Vice West Grove W. J. Cotton Asbury N. J Hamilton Ohio Chicago Joplin Elizabeth Fuller Gladys’ Brather

Apartment Looted in Long Beach District

Archie Lewis 24 of 6419 Long Beach Blvd told police on Sunday that someone stole 90 dollars from a dresser during a ransack of his apartment, with all rooms searched.

Archie Lewis Long Beach Blvd

Nadler Boosts ITV Winnings to 232000

New York NBC news report notes Teddy Nadler, a former government clerk from St. Louis with a photographic memory, increased his television quiz show winnings to 232000. He stands as the second biggest winner in the history of jackpot programs, nearing the all time record of 242000 set by Robert Strom.

New York UPI Teddy Nadler St. Louis Robert Strom

Beachfront Hotel Amenities and Dining Offer in Long Beach

An OCR fragment describes the Huntington Hotel at 5408 A Cluub Long Long Beach featuring two lobbies and walls of new carpet, writing desks, and maid service. It notes ocean-facing dining, weekly rates of $25 per person for room and meals, and a diverse menu including steak and turkey. It also mentions a public dining option with breakfast and dinners priced around $2.15.

Huntington Hotel Clean Blvd Long Beach

Socialite Suspected in Burglary

San Mateo socialite Robert D. Alexander, 23, reportedly entered the Cutter-Hammer Co. electrical plant after drinking at a Third Street tavern. Patrolman Peter Mayer said Alexander broke a window and started a fire in the mezzanine office, and he was charged with suspicion of arson and burglary. Alexander is the son of San Francisco investment broker Douglas C. Alexander.

SAN Francisco UA San Mateo Peter J. Mayer Robert D. Alexander Cutter-Hammer Co Third St Alexander Douglas C. Alexander San Francisco Mayer Mezzzanine Cutler-Hammer Plant

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