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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1960

Page

3

Arson Suspected in $35,000 Hawaiian Gardens Fire

A $35,000 blaze at the Hawaiian Gardens Auction Yard Sunday night leveled two buildings. An arsonist is suspected per a Sheriff's Department investigator. Rubble will be tested. one owner, Glenn E. Rice, said losses were not insured and he will continue in business.

Hawaiian Gardens Center Hawaiian Gardens Sheriff’s Department Sherif William Camibeng Carson St Glenn E. Rice Jersay Ave Artesia Joss

Powers Family Hopes Soviet Lawyer Will Help Pilot

The Powers family met Soviet defense attorney Mikhail Grimov on Monday and said they are confident he will do his best for Francis Gary Powers. Powers faces espionage trial in Moscow Wednesday. Alexander W. Parker of Richmond, Virginia, accompanied Powers’ wife Barbara and called the meeting highly satisfactory.

Moscow Francis Gary Powers Powers Oliver W. Powers Alexander .W. Parker Richmond Barbara Mikhail Mich Grimov

Khrushchev Praises Castro Amid Cuban Unrest

Soviet Premier Khrushchev hailed Fidel Castro as an outstanding patriot and tireless fighter. Amid growing discontent in western Cuba, dispatches report arrests and government press notes describe revolutionary action as part of the Loyalist Liberation Revolution.

Havana UPI Khrushchev Fidel Castro Cuba Pinar Della Rio Khushchev Los Castro Bath Palacios People's’ Liberation Revolution Santiago

Drama Critic Dies Linked to Anti Castro Plot

New York report says drama critic Mark Barros, a former war correspondent, died in Bellevue Hospital after being rounded up with eight others tied to an anti-Cuban plot. The Associated Press notes this is the second such roundup in three days as authorities clash with conspirators near Camaguey Province.

Pinar del Rio New York Barros Associated Press Wright Bellevue Jatiboni Camaguey

Dope Probe Nets 15 Seizures in Southwest LA

A two month narcotics probe in the southwest Los Angeles area led to 15 arrests and the seizure of more than 160000 dollars worth of marijuana heroin barbiturates and amphetamine tablets. Arrests stretched from Gardena to Sant Ysidro with multiple individuals named and 340 pounds of marijuana found.

Los Angeles Gardena Mexico Richard B. Brooks Sherriff's U.S. Customs and Immigration Services Federal Bureau of Narcotics Eee Nuana Dr Don Alten Claire Kingsdale Ave Lawndale Richard Wade Watson James Vincent Mandella Budlong Ave Jeannette Smith N. Hawthorne Blvd Hawthorne Beverly Jean Watson Sandra Sue Buchanan S. Hoover St Sant Ysidro John Michael Williamson Dale Powers el Porto

Golden Gate Span Sets New Record

In San Francisco the Golden Gate bridge set a new crossing record on Sunday, the fourth time since June, as vehicles passed over the span at an unprecedented rate.

Golden Gate San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge

Soldier Held in Attack Case At Bridge

San Francisco authorities report a soldier is in custody over an attack case tied to toll gate activity. A 12 year old girl was assaulted last week, triggering the investigation.

San Francisco UPI Woodard

Pathologist doubts Finch dying words in 1959 case

Los Angeles based testimony on Barbara Jean Finch death questions the veracity of the reported final words I love you take care of the kids. Autopsy showed one lung full of blood after the July 18 1959 shooting. Trial resumes for R Bernard Finch and Carole Tregoff over a divorce settlement dispute.

Los Angeles UPI Barbara Jean Finch Gerald K. Ridge Finch Ridge Clifford Crail

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