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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1958

Page

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Petition Demands resignations of LBSC chief and four deans

A faculty driven petition seeks the immediate resignations of LBSC president and four deans amid a campus controversy over dismissals. The resolution, prepared by instructors across divisions, calls for an inquiry into faculty administration and warns of potential further actions.

LBSC Paterson Brankshin Commission Sacramento Black Clyde B. Martin Pop Dean Bryant Tang Beach State College Hetwrendent Educa Anal Sthool George Korber Pell Martin David Bry Wesley Bratton Ition Humanities Robert Cannell Council al Fate Tim Uail Korber Blaci Los Angeles Peterson

Train collision wounds save several children in Ontario crash

A New York Detroit passenger train struck a school bus near Essex Ontario at a fog shrouded crossing. Eight children escaped death with minor injuries. the bus driver and five students remained in hospital. An earlier fatal arson attempt in Flint involved Jack Thompson and Kirk Kierdorf.

Essex, Ont

Ambiguous Weather Muse Sparks Mock Newsroom Banter

Fragmentary chatter quotes a Weather fan and assistant discussing money and performance. The garbled lines mention banks, bezzlers, rock artists, and idly noted astonishment at what some may do for money, with a dismissive tone about originality.

Brutal triple murder case stalks Southern California

An 18 year old boy is sought after the Pendergast family of four children and mother Diana 4 Ellen 2 were found slain in their home. The father Thomas 37 reported forced car ride and kidnapping, with the oldest son David 8 and Tom 6 found murdered amid bloodstained rooms. Police describe a brutal, highly publicized manhunt across San Diego County.

EL Caion UPI Inethree Pendergast Diana Cldren Ellen Welfee California Yolice David Tom Thomas Pendergast Convair Aiematts denti-Patrol Border Patrol Sanfred Charles Harrison Wet Diego County Pendergasts Ierve San Diego Ark Pendergaster Tife Tives Gindings Rochester Public Library California Highwass

Woman Executive Dies in Fiery Home

Virginia Gregson, 44, a Lakewood construction firm executive, died in a blaze at her home on Blackthorne Avenue. Neighbors spotted flames and tried to douse the fire before firefighters found her slumped beside a chair. Investigators have not yet determined the fire’s cause. a coroner’s autopsy is pending.

Lakewood Construction Company Virginia Gregson Blackthorne Ave James E. Spencer Gregson Spencers A. B. Cobble Ther Orange County

Police gunfire thwarts Washington kidnap plot

A four-man kidnap crew failed to abduct contractor Felix Marchegiani. In a blaze of gunfire, one assailant was killed, two wounded, and Marchegiani and two others were hospitalized. Police had tipped off a plan to drive Marchegiani to Prince Georges County and force him to reveal business details.

Felix“ Marchegiani Edgar Scott Iidway Marchegiani Scott Marchegiani Prince Georges County Washington Washington Build Releigh Morton Providence Hospital Gene C. Smailey Charles 7. Cross Morton FET Bett

Erratic Fog Plagues Long Beach Neighbors

An up and down fog disrupted Long Beach area residents Friday night with coastal zones mostly clear, while West Grange County and Norwalk regions were enveloped. The harbor stayed clear as a cold moist air surge moved inland, then an inland high pressure was expected to ease the fog today. No serious traffic accidents were reported in fogbound areas late Friday.

Long Beach West Grange County Norwalk I U.S. Weather Bureau

Drowns After Rock Fishing Incident

Arthur R. Echols, 60, of Santa Cruz, drowned when swept from rocks by a large wave. His wife Minnie collapsed at the scene after telling rescuers she begged him not to fish from the rocks because of the danger.

Santa Cruz UPI Arthur R. Echols Minnie

Lottery plan proposed to bolster California funds

Sacramento reporter says George R. Reilly chair of the State Board of Equalization urged a state sweepstakes lottery to raise money for the California treasury. He planned to ask Assemblyman Alan Pattee to introduce the plan in January as officials acknowledge a minimum deficit of 250 million dollars. The proposal targets revenue for public schools and welfare programs through a California lottery.

Sacramento California George RR. Reilly State Board of Equalization Alan Pattee R-Salinas Reilly

Burglar Nets $497 From Three Wallets

A burglar entered the home of Lyle V. McMillon at 6044 Walnut Ave and stole three wallets and a pair of trousers from a chair. Police say the total loss was about 497 dollars, with a smaller amount noted as 3497.

Lyle V. McMillon Walnut Ave

Fountain of the World dynamiters confession claim

Special agent Krishna Venta said Friday the Fountain of the World cult dynamiters sought immortality via confession. A gunman killer fights to examine guns and ammunition used in a violence trial.

Fountain of the World Frost Krishna Venta

Thin Man Burglary Steals 4019 From Carpet Firm

A "thin man" burglar squeezed through a narrow opening to force a rear bathroom window at Consoli dated Carpet Company, 1550 Hayes Ave. A cashbox with 4018 in currency and a $40 check protector was taken, totaling 4059. This followed another similar break in days earlier.

Consolidated Carpet Company Hayes Ave

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