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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1959

Page

10

Distance Stars Vie at Del Mar

Distance stars contest the Del Mar feature on the first of three charity days in the fourth racing week. Aberion heads W R Johnson’s string after a $5,000 claim and five wins in three months, with Howe and King of Basrah among the challengers.

del Mar Junior League of King of Basrah Aberion Oscarem Sweet Revenge Royal Reserve Guilton Madero Chiroke Caliente

London Streets Grow Quiet Under Tough New Vice Law

London reporters describe deserted West End streets early Sunday as prostitutes vanish from public view and crowd Piccadilly Circus finds only revelry gone tame. A harsh public solicitation law, taking effect at midnight, imposes heavy fines and possible jail for offenders, suppressing former street activity.

London West End Eros God of Love Piccadilly Circus

London Vice Scandal Fails as New Law Takes Hold

Amid Park Lane’s ghosted vice scene in London, a new offenses act imposes fines of 10 pounds for first offenses, 23 pounds for second, and 25 pounds plus possible jail for third. Police crackdown follows as street walkers vanish from the capital’s plush hotels and public parks.

Shepherd Market Big Ben Park Lane England Maree Bechare London Oeacher Ieee 1 Linle Ets Arweg Cee Aus Ettes Vonne Yvonne iSores Maureen Stier Grarstort Ril Rene Fea Greengreine Jace Pax & Horton Wescils Crard Richerson Okohamna Gary

Ingo Floyd Gross Million AALS 23 New York Update

Gross announced figures for the Ingemar heavyweights fight and related receipts. Gate receipts total about 469 thousand 650 dollars with federal tax 40 thousand 118. Net after taxes 406 thousand 565.89 dollars. Estimated US receipts include 358 thousand from television and 1931 film fights.

New York UPD Gross Commission Mel L. Krulewitch Ingemar Johansson Floyd Patterson Jane Sane Ures New York State Ceo Corporation

Betz Best and Best Money Prospect Race Card Summary

Betz best likely winner Aberion fh seventh Best Bet Mable Elfen tt Sth and Best Money Prospect Indian Head in third Daily Double Blue Token first Re-Charged Ind Longshot Special Peerless in Bh.

BETZ Aberion Fh Mable Elfen Daily Double Blue Ind Peerless

Softball Schedule Chen Beal-no 3-3 Moray et Worm

Fragmented text row details a softball schedule item with names and partial teams. The readable pieces indicate a schedule entry or notes about opponents and scores including Beal and Moray, with unclear context and several garbled terms. No clear date or location is determinable from the legible fragments.

Chen AZ Mamitios Beal

McGuire's Specials Sot Babee ip TR Rew Chace Bet-Featra Baty

A fragmented item lists McGuire's specials and several names including Babee and Baty. The readable text hints at a catalog or feature about local offers, but details and context are missing. No clear event or outcome is discernible.

Sot Babee Chace Bet—Featra Baty

New Healing Substance Stops Itching Piles Fast

A new substance called Bio-Dyte, marketed as Preparation H suppositories, claims prompt relief for hemorrhoids and itching. The ad touts germ-killing properties, doctor-supported results, and months of observed improvement, urging readers to ask for the product in portable form.

New York, N.Y Virlus News Science Kan

New Athlex Treatment Claims Cure For Athlete's Foot

A described science breakthrough presents Athlex as a new over the counter remedy to wipe out athlete's foot. The ad pitches a prescription style solution combined with a quick relief routine, claiming fast, painless cracking and burning relief and clean skin after use.

Berning Egride

Texas League Avnet Joma 1. Tyan t feos cost

Texas League listing shows Avnet and Joma tied to a 1. Tyan event with costs noted. The fragment provides minimal readable names and a price reference, but lacks clear context or dates. No further concrete facts are extractable from the OCR snippet.

Texas League Avnet & Joma Tyan T

China Reds Push World Commerce for Free Nations

A National Planning Assn report by A Doak Barnett warns Communist China may shift part of its trade from the Soviet bloc to free world nations. It notes rapid industrial growth and growing free world trade since 1956, with Japan a key potential partner for capital goods and other commodities. Since 1952 China has boosted trade with the free world to about one billion dollars annually, two thirds with the Asian African area.

Washington China National Planning Assn Doak Barnett Association Council of Foreign Relations Peiping Barnett Free World Japan Soviet Union

Basilio Says Meeting Carbo No Secret Before Fight

New York based former world middleweight champion Carmen Basilio said on Sunday it was no secret that he met Frankie Carbo the underworld high commissioner of boxing. Basilio also noted that others in boxing have met him. He will fight Gene Fullmer of West Jordan Utah at the San Francisco Cow Palace on August 28 for National Boxing Association recognition as middleweight champion.

New York Carmen Basilio Frankie Carbo Underworld Basilio Gene Fullmer West Jordan Utah San Francisco Cow Palace National Boxing ‘Assn

Drivers Take Tests for 1960 Indy 500 eligibility

Five drivers were set to test in Indianapolis this month to qualify for the 1960 Indianapolis 500. Tests typically occur in May during Memorial Day week as rookies seek eligibility for the Memorial Day classic at the Motor Speedway.

Indianapolis Ind UPN The Motor Speedway

Prentiss Seeks 11th Net Title at Parks Championships

Mary Arnold Prentiss of San Bernardino California aims for her 81st title as the 33rd annual National Public Parks Tennis Championships open in Pittsburgh today.

Pittsburgh Mary Arnold Prentiss San Bernardino Calif

Soviet Rowers Dominate European Championships Finals

Soviet rowers topped the MACON France event by winning four of five women's finals at the 4th European Rowing Championships on Sunday and placing second in the remaining race.

Macon France

Tigers Trade Pitchers in Farm Club Move

Detroit Tigers exchanged pitchers with Charleston Amer ican Asso farm team. Barney Schultz was returned to Charleston while Jim Stump was brought up to the parent club. Westerners Tie Series Chicago Westerners defeated the Los Angeles Braves 24 to 21 at Veterans Stadium.

Tigers Detroit Detroit Tigers Charleston Barney Schultz Jim Stump Westerners Chicago Westerners Los Angeles Braves Veterans’ ‘Stadium

Stars of Tomorrow greet CESGUE Dynaentes JDL en

A lively gathering marks a new generation of performers and scholars, with CESGUE Dynaentes JDL en hosting the event. Prominent mentors and rising stars mingle, spotlighting upcoming talent across arts, science, and local culture.

Stars of Tomorrow Cesgue Dynaentes Jdl En

Marriage Licenses and Names From Local Vital Statistics

The notice lists marriage licenses and applicants including Harald Corot Weg Aneetaw, Roberta F T U, Lorene Mora 37, with various emotional notes and partial addresses. It captures a snapshot of names, places, and dates in a period paper style, reflecting civic vital statistics and eligibility records.

Harald Corot caaTae Kare Cometon Ars Roberta Lorene Mora Jaeenee Watater F. Muncy

Deedwig and Hilltop A Pokr Legacy Note Items

Fragmentary OCR shows names Deedwig and Hilltop A Pokr with dates Aug LS 17 18 2889 and scattered numbers. Readable items suggest a dated, noncontinuous record or notice mentioning individuals and figures without clear context.

Hilltop Pokr LEE

Auction Notice for Potosis Escrow Sale Details

Fragmentary notice from 1959 lists Atlantic Escrow Co. at 229 Atlantic Ave with a sale of property in Potosis area. Mentions buyer and date hints but text is garbled and unreadable for full specifics.

Atlantic Escrow Coy Atlantic Ave Buns Mare

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