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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1957
Page
4
A missing cat at the St Louis Workhouse quarry led Lonzo Roberts of the Humane Society to rescue it. He rappelled 300 feet into the pit, was stung by a hive, swam 450 feet through floodwaters, and floated the cat to safety on a log.
The article recounts an alleged scheme involving Clark Gable and actor Francesca de Scaffa to secure an interview for Confidential magazine. Wright testified that he was paid 100 dollars for details about actress Miss West, while Dillon, a dramatic coach, denounced the magazine's handling of the story as ruinous to her livelihood.
Virginius Dabney president of the American Society of Newspaper Editors says the State Department’s six month limit on 24 American reporters entering Red China is a long step forward yet lacks justification. He questions the six month period and criticizes restricting accredited correspondents to fulltime stay. Dabney warns the policy could imply censorship of permissible reporting and urges a broader, clearer policy.
Riverside County grand jury will hear grand theft evidence involving William G. Bonelli, former state liquor official. Bonelli is in Mexico as a fugitive and was indicted on election law charges. extradition possible for grand theft.
The City Planning Commission estimates Los Angeles population at 2 347 700 as of July 1, 1356, led by Planning Director John E. Roberts. The figure tops the February census by 103 800, reflecting a new city-wide total.
Wednesday building permits show total value around 26 655 dollars with multiple projects. Names include William F. Lind, J Broxholme, G Conover, Charles Ledbetter, Albert B. Pasay and contractors Fiesta Posts Beswick Construction Co Jensen and Aired SN. Projects span additions alterations and pool work at addresses like 1063 Pacific Ave 3366 Krilin Ave and 2615 Rovcroft Ave.
Anthony Beauchamp, 39, society photographer and Sir Winston Churchill's son-in-law, was cremated after a coroner found his death an overdose of sleeping pills. His widow Sarah Churchill attended the funeral, sending pink carnations, while the court noted age differences dating back to 1924.
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