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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1960

Page

2

Sleeping Beauties Drugged by Unknown Suspect in Cleveland

Two sisters Bernadette and Venita Frantantonio, ages 3 and 5, lapsed into long comas from suspected barbiturate poisoning. Their father Vincent Frantantonio expressed disbelief as police and doctors sought clues while the girls remained hospitalized. Authorities reported eye drops and bottles with barbiturate traces found at the home amid ongoing investigations.

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Columbia Girl Tops Beauties onstage in local show

A local stage event features a Columbia girl who wins top honors among beauty contestants. The report notes the girl posed for photos after the show, recounting past attempts by photographers to capture her image.

Colombia Beauty Queen Wins Long Beach Pageant

The 21-year-old Miss Colombia won the international title, taking home $10,000. She spoke of traveling the United States and world peace, while reporters pressed for interviews amid heat and camera flashes. The event drew praise for its stage, contestants, and overall presentation.

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Fall Fatal to FDR Grandchild

LA PORTE Texas readers recount a chemical gas scare that sickened and evacuated hundreds. Dozens treated for nausea headaches and fainting as police and medics rushed in. A Roosevelt campaign event near Calais Maine is linked to the incident but plant officials deny blame.

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Harbors Tied Up in Labor Row

Harbor operations stalled amid a labor dispute with ships diverted to San Francisco. The Rancher and the Mariposa face delays with the Rancher due Sunday and the Mariposa expected Monday, keeping vessels sidelined in the bay city.

Labor Council Opposes 1 Percent California Water Bond

California Labor Federation delegates at the AFL-CIO convention in Sacramento oppose Gov. Browns 1 billion water bond on the November ballot. The convention, meeting Monday, is expected to align with the council's stance while labor leaders discuss disruptions tied to a coast longshore dispute affecting Matson vessels and PMA operations.

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Parents of U2 Pilot Powers in Russia

Ida and Connaissance Powers, parents of U2 pilot Francis Powers, arrived in Moscow seeking contact with their son before his espionage trial next week. The U.S. embassy offered help but was not allowed to meet Powers. The parents appeared worried, accompanied by Mrs. Powers’ physician Dr. Lewie K. Ingram, as their mood showed in strained exchanges with reporters.

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