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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1957

Page

2

Signaling and fraud blink from Chicago to San Diego

A Chicago currency exchange owner signals a theft ring and a Michigan man cashed $4,000 in money orders, then police linked a star sign to a Palefgmian gesture. New Jersey tension follows a bank teller robbing plot foiled by a Masonic secret word. Nearby notes cover polio veteran Patrick Thienes walking across America and a San Diego horse theft case set for trial.

P. Revere Messrs Paul Revere Yogi Herre Chicago Michigan Donald Chapman Zwier William Cannon Cannon Chapman Union Oil Co Wednes General Petroleumn Jersey City Daniel D. Brenneisen Fort Lee Dodger Patrick Thienes San Diego Jolicé California Strichen Thienes New York Cleveland

Oil Price War Data Gathered in Southern California

Los Angeles report notes the Southern Service Station Assn surveying gasoline prices to show major oil firms practice eliminatory pricing. John A Touhkey urges major companies to stop subsidies rebates and allowances to station operators to end the price war in the region.

Los Angeles

Ingrid Bergman DaughterLinked To Rossellini Romance

Rome report claims Ingrid Bergman’s teen daughter Jenny Ann Lindstrom has fallen for Franco Rossellini nephew of producer Roberta Rossellini and son of composer Renzo Rossellini. Dr Peter Lindstrom offered rumors about another Italian involvement though no Rome confirmation exists.

Rome Ingrid Bergman Jenny Ann Lindstrom Rossellini Franco Rossellini Ingrid Roberta Rossellini Momento Sera Jenny Peter Lindstrom Franco Vis Roberto Renzo Capri Miss Bergman Ghie Grotto Jove

Woman Hiker Found Dead on Pike's Peak in Colorado

A 38 year old hiker, identified as Mrs Inestine Ropertss, was found dead high on Pike's Peak in Colorado Springs. She had climbed the mountain 14 times before and likely died from exposure after a fall.

Brenneigen Joseph Plaskon Jr Bayonne, &. J Tweray Joe Brooklyn Dodgers Pike’s Peak Colorado Springs Colo Inestine Ropertss Pike's Peak

Smallest Citrus Harvest Predicted in Years

Sacramento reports the California crop-reporting service forecasts the citrus harvest will be the smallest in years. Southern California orange production is expected to be especially light due to early-season conditions. A heavy yield drop on naval oranges is noted. 1935 58 million boxes were produced statewide.

Sacramento California Crop-Reporting Service California

Sailor Charged Over Refusal to Salute Captain

Sailor Neil William Lucas of Gladwin Michigan faced a second court martial for refusing to salute USS Ajax captain Herbert A Campbell claiming Jehovah's Witness beliefs forbid saluting. He was convicted previously on the same charge, fined 20 dollars, and restricted to the ship for 30 days.

San Diego Campbell Lucas Jehavah's Witnesses

Weather and tides report from United States Weather Bureau

High and low temperatures listed for cities including Long Beach Oklahoma City Los Angeles Omaha Las Vegas Phoenix Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Portland Cleveland Louisville Denver Des Moines San Francisco Detroit Salt Lake City Fairbanks Seattle Miami New Orleans Washington New York and more. Tides show today high 4.7 feet at 12 48 p m and low 1.4 feet at 8 13 a m and 4.8 feet at 7 13 p m. Friday high tides 3.7 feet at 12 54 a m 4.7 feet at 1 26 a m and low 1.8 feet at 6 41 a m and 1 8 feet at 10 24 p m. Sunrise and sunset times listed.

United States Weather Bureau Hel. H.L Seattle Miami Thermal New Orleans Washington

Brown Rejects Party Deadline on Candidacy

California's Democratic attorney general Edmund G. Brown says he will decide on running for governor or United States Senate after Sept. 1, rejecting a party deadline. He notes no intention to seek reelection as governor and may consider a House seat, with Engle and Knowland cited in political context. A box social hosted by the Alana Club raises funds with speeches and a luncheon, while Brown travels California to gauge sentiment.

Sacramento Californ Senate Covsen Nev Knight' Engle Red Blut Knowland Alana Club of Alli Anonymous Gnneral Moon Anaheim St.lonly Engle Atic California Brown House of Repre Laffair

San Diego Urges Navy Plan Amid Long Beach Push

Rep Bob Wilson of San Diego calls for a city program to promote naval activity as Long Beach aims to become the West Coast’s top naval center. He urges San Diego to maintain a continued role in the Navy, noting its importance to the local economy and support from civic groups.

Bob Wilson San Diego Long Beach

San Diego warns over Long Beach naval progress

Sy Petronius Jr. credits promotion of naval activity while San Diego urges Long Beach to maintain close Navy ties to continue benefiting from the region’s growth and prosperity. The message cautions that neglecting this relationship could hinder future gains.

Long Beach Nust Navy

Independent Manin Wear Carrier Delivery Joy

A local advertisement notes a carrier delivery cost of two dollars for a single copy by mail and lists a Long Beach address. It records publication details, filing dates, and a 1941 court decree number issued by Los Angeles County authorities.

Manin Sixth St Pine Ave Long Beach 12 Calif Long Beach 2 Los Angeles County

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