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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1959
Page
4
A candid official portrait shows Princess Margaret between two wooden rocking horses with a pensive smile. Photographer Tony Strong Jones captured the 29th birthday image as the British press hesitated to publish it, highlighting her nursery memories and a shared rocking horse with Queen Elizabeth II.
Three inmates who escaped from the Town State Penitentiary held a minister's wife and her three children hostage for over two hours in Fort Madison Iowa. Deputy Warden Bernard Nelson entered the home through a cellar door and captured the escapees, who later surrendered. The hostages were unharmed, though one man heated milk for the 10 weeks old baby. The incident followed the escape by six convicts earlier from the prison.
A sharp early Sunday rock slide above Hebgen Dam blocked forest roads and affected about 20 summer homes. Police doubted anyone remained in the southwest edge cabins as federal officials and seven Washington congressmen toured the area by helicopter. The tremor, felt at Old Faithful, woke the park rangers but caused no reported park damage.
A youth died after a crash as two youths were injured and others suffered head and internal injuries. Firemen tried to free them while a bystander, Carstedt, argued with responders and struck a firefighter. Police arrested Carstedt. Nazer pronounced dead at Community Hospital.
Universe Decision One on Thursday discusses adding natio television and courting top entertainment names willing to participate pro bono. Gless notes Long Beach renegotiation by Thursday and hints Miami might sponsor the contest while Tokyo could host next year. Local officials announce Miss International Beauty of 1960 will be held here due to Catalina payment dispute. Long Beach group proposes playsuits over swimsuits, which Gless defends as not immoral.
Berlin mayor Willy Brandt cautioned West Berliners on Sunday not to be hopeful about a new political era from Eisenhower Khrushchev talks. He said such a change is not certain and urged balance on Berlin solutions while preserving principles.
The Western edition of Better Homes and Gardens promises barbecue delights and expert advice. September interviews feature seasonings, recipes, and techniques to help home cooks master outdoor grilling and flavorful meals.
Delbert Stone aged 23 died Sunday from burns suffered in an oil tank fire Tuesday. Fire Chief Peter Sirna 46 remains on the meantime list as nearly 100 persons are tested for injuries.
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