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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1958

Page

3

Wrong Address Cost Fire Tragedy At Our Lady Of The Angels

Chicago Fire Commissioner Robert Quinn blamed a delayed alarm and a wrong address for the Our Lady Of The Angels School fire that killed 93 children and nuns. He testified the fire burned 20 minutes before alarms and that arriving trucks went to the wrong address, wasting precious time. He noted confusion and delays may have been a major factor in Chicago’s worst fire disaster in 39 years.

Chicago UPI Robert Quinn Our Lady of the Angels Quinn Catholic Church Foroner Jana Weny Harold Marks Walter McCariron

Knutson Letter Scam Testimony Divides Knutsons

In Washington a House committee heard testimony on the so called Coya Knutson letter case. Handwriting expert Charles Appel identified a May press plea to quit politics as written by Maurice O Nelson, who denied involvement. Knutson and her husband said a conspiracy swung her from Congress.

Washington Coya Andy Knutson Clifford Davis D- Tenn Davis Charles A. Appel Appel Knutson Maurice O. Nelson Fosston Minn Minnesota Nelson Odin Langen Chicago Ing North Michigan Ave FBI Pridential Life Insurance America Walter Surrey Kanan

Pity Poor Pooch in Pajamas at Humane Society

In Scarsdale New York a dog in blue size one pajamas caused humor at the Humane Society shelter. Mrs Gerda Jeberlax joked the scene was comical as the dog looked embarrassed. Later Mrs Joseph W Jailer explained children Kimmy and Betsy dressed Mike the Welsh terrier in PJs causing the dog to chase a cat before returning home.

Scarsdale UPI Humane Society Gerda Joseph W. Jailer

Man Gets Jail Term for Auto Theft

Kenneth Ory Moore, 24, of San Jose, was sentenced by Superior Judge Joseph Malt to nine months in county jail on an auto theft charge. Moore, arrested in San Jose July 3, admitted borrowing a car from an E. Ainhelm Street resident in Hunt City and keeping it several months.

Terat Kenneth Ory Moore San Jose Joseph Mr Moorg Sn E. Ainhelm St. Carrot Hunt City

Archbishops Cushing and O'Hara among 23 elevated to purple

In a Vatican consistory Pope John XXIII added 23 new cardinals, including Archbishops Richard James Cushing of Boston and John F. O'Hara of Philadelphia, among eight nations. He urged unity amid global tensions, condemning Catholic persecution in Communist China and signaling potential future growth limits for the College of Cardinals.

Boston Philadelphia Vatican City John XXIII College of Cardinals Richard James Cushing John F. (O'Hara ALL Fins Vatican Canal Story Hill Communist China

Abandon Search for Lindbergh Kin Ends

The Civil Air Patrol ceased its search Monday for veteran pilot James B. Robbins 53 missing since December 7 after a Denver to Seattle flight. Robbins a Seattle engineer is the father in law of Jan Lindbergh of San Diego and son of General Charles A. Lindbergh.

Denver Civil Air Pudool Seattle James 8. Robbins Jan Lindbergh San Diego Charles A. Lindbergh

Arthritis relief touted by Long Beach doctor

A Long Beach doctor claims a treatment improves arthritis by a tincture or tonic applied to the body, easing joint pains and congestion. The report notes better digestion, quieter nerves, improved sleep, and overall health, with an exam and first treatment priced at $41.00. Dr Duncan, D.C., offers appointments at 2501 E Broadway, phone GE 52403.

Long Beach Wock Spain Duncan D.C Broadway

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