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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1957

Page

2

Broad minded talk and a wild gossip column mix

The column mixes satire on British understatement with celebrity gossip about Vivien Singh, Sir Laurence Olivier, and Leigh, plus odd anecdotes from policing to politics. It jumbles names, marriages, and misprints while skirting sensational details with a hushed, jokey tone.

Vivien Singh Gone With Wind Sir Laurenes Olis Hew Prince of Jet Air Varee Olivier England Waly Saarine Jotman Oliers Leigh Union Miss Leigh Italy Leich Fielman Die Derer Bs Dust Jolly Sir Laurence

Laos Plans Mission to Nationalist Government

Laos agreed to send an official mission to the Nationalist government, sources said. The mission is expected to arrive early in October indicating ongoing efforts to stabilize Laos amid the communist threat.

Laipel I Kingdom of Laos Good Y Sion Chi Frida

Weather and tide data from the United States Weather Bureau

The weather bulletin lists high and low temperatures for multiple cities including Los Angeles Phenix New York and Chicago with values such as 77 60 71 58 90 68 and 92 68. Tidal information shows high tides of 5.3 and 3.4 feet and low tides of 2.3 and 2.7 feet for today and Sunday.

The United States Weather Bureau H. Lihong Beach Ompha Los Angeles Phenix Boston Pittsburgh Chicago Portland Cleveland Louie Genver St. Paul Detroit Salt Lake Fairbanks San Francisco Miami Seattle New Orleane Thermal New York Washington Oxla City

Last of 23 Men Lifted From Floe

A US Air Force helicopter completed airlifting 23 Norwegian seamen stranded on an Arctic ice floe about 750 miles from Thule Greenland. The ship Polarbjorn was crushed in ice as it carried personnel to a northeast Greenland polar research station. The rescued were taken by a Danish motorship to Iceland.

Westover BA Mass Thule Greenland Iceland Polarbjaerm Bo Y Norwegian Polar Institute

North Long Beach Labor Day Fair Opens Today

The 10th annual Labor Day Fair and festival sponsored by the North Long Beach Lions Club opens today at Houghton Park with entertainment rides booths and a large parade along Atlantic Ave from 52nd St to Harding St at 11 am.About 120 units and 1 500 participants are expected with the Municipal Band on daily stage programs.

North The Lions August Spratte Parade

Socialite Ruth Vander... Guilty In Drunk Driving Case

Ruth Vander, socialite of Rolling Hills, pleaded guilty in San Pedro Municipal Court to a drunk driving crash that damaged a parked car on West Street. She wore dark glasses, had a nose laceration, and was fined 200 dollars plus an 8 dollar state driver education fund fee. her husband and attorney Robert M. Geum of Redondo Beach stood beside her.

San Pedro Ruth Vande Rolling Hills Robert M. Geum Redondo Beach Bernard J. Lawler Vanderiaip Wide Loop Rd Leonardo Bologna West St. San Pedro

Order Arrest for De Scaffa in Mexico City

Actress Francesca De Scaffa, a witness in a confidential murder trial, faced a delayed arraignment as she ignored a deadline to appear before immigration authorities. An arrest order was issued, while Interior Ministry officials awaited her in Mexico City.

Interior Ministry

Political figure given three year probation in passive phrasing

The article notes a political figure facing charges from Pease a 72 hour deadline passed and a Superior Judge Beach Vasey granted three year probation to avoid jail time. It mentions bad check charges and a veteran who testified about cashed checks totaling 301 dollars in local markets and banks before a July 29 arrest.

Stewart C. Pease Pers Beach

Slaying Details Reveal Bevy of Suspects and Aftermath

The case centers on attorney Smith found dead in his law office on Beacon Street. Witness Mitchell described a late confrontation with Smith and Turville, while 17 year old Michael Seal provided a crucial lead after joining them for drinks. Turville fled, fingerprints tied him to the office, and Smith’s estate awaits a court appointment as the probe continues amid a wider strike climate. Notably Seal is not implicated, and Smith’s cremation occurred after private services.

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