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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1957
Page
9
Fragmented OCR notes mix confessions, curiosities, and local color. The piece mentions a jealous suitor, a bride, and a sensational claim about life insurance fraud, with sidelights on an Optimist Club portrait mishap and a craving for figs from Mrs. Mata.
A Hungarian couple, once wealthy, flees from communist Hungary with three suitcases and a few belongings. They describe fear under Russian occupation since 1944 and their perilous journey toward Austria. The elderly pair, the Krempels, faced confiscation of property in 1851 and threats during 1956, as they recall Russian soldiers and looting while seeking permission to leave.
A TH-year old Veterans Administration patient died after leaping from a fifth story ledge at the VA hospital Sunday before help could arrive. John Howard King, 4914 W. 1idrd St. Haw tharhe, was admitted June 3 for treatment and reportedly climbed from a fire escape to the ledge. He was undergoing treatment for a malignant disease and is survived by his wife, Jean Eldna. The body was taken to Mot Itell's and Peek Mortuary.
An estimated 180000 people crowded the beach as breakers roared Sunday afternoon lifeguards reported 26 rescues, 12 boats aided, and 38 children reunited with parents. Air reached 83 degrees and water stood at 69 degrees.
The dispute between independent film producers and radio and ITV network programmers may be resolved next month with a report due late September to Senate committees. It covers distribution of TV or FM station time, with independents in California seeking wider allotments and networks aiming to secure advertising coverage. Hyde, a former FCC chairman, notes the commission will present its findings though contents are unstated.
William F. Cassell, 19, of 443 Seattle Ave, reported a theft after returning home to find his car roughed up. The vehicle was moved, a shattered window wing noted, the glove compartment ransacked, and several screwdrivers scattered inside. Police were told the perpetrator fled with items during the incident.
Wives of local union members prepare a second picket outside the Steamfilters and Pipefitters lodge in Tinian Gardens. A 22 member line led by a Long Beach woman marched Wednesday amid accusations of internal dissension and disbarred leaders. The protest targets alleged mismanagement and lack of free speech in union halls as Richard Picard denies the charges.
Catherine M. Moore reported a sneak thief damaged her clothesline at 4723 EB Broadway last Wednesday and stole washed garments. The thief returned the dirty items Friday then took additional clean clothes from the line, prompting police to investigate.
Ten American Field Service students arriving from abroad will live in Long Beach homes and attend Long Beach polytechnic high schools for a year. Names include Mehmet Akytit and Leena Hagman. host families listed, and a welcome barbecue planned at the Welch home.
A 1 year old boy was reported in serious condition at Community Hospital after diving from a judges platform into Marine Eladum, hitting his head on the bottom. James Pleckenstein was pulled from the water by his brother Johnny and another youth, with hospital staff treating him while parents were unlocated.
A B-year-old cyclist suffered a severe head injury early Sunday when a vehicle backfired and threw him from the handlebars. Gilbert G. Bautista, 904 Shadydale, La Puente, was found in a parking lot at the foot of Alamitos Ave around 2:30 a.m. He told authorities he had tried to start the motorcycle near a drive-in restaurant in the 100 block of East Pacific Coast Highway when it backfired and threw him, then he rode to Alamitos Ave.
Elmer L. Cottrell aged 60 of 1225 Moline Ave collapsed in a cafe at 2634 E Anaheim St on Saturday and died at Community Hospital. Patterson and Snively Mortuary assisted the family. The coroner’s office will investigate the death.
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