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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1957
Page
5
Former light heavyweight contender Tommy Sullivan was shot to death by gunmen while walking back to work from his south Boston home Sunday night.
The Narva sank about 120 miles southwest of Stavanger as a North Sea gale hit Sunday. All 28 crewmen are missing, feared drowned. Boswell later sank 60 miles away while its crew were rescued, and search efforts by air and sea continued through the night for survivors aboard lifeboats and buoys sighted near the area.
Five men overpowered a deputy and escaped from the Old Shoma County jail. Four were recaptured inside the courthouse. one leaped from a second story window. A jailer was struck with an iron bar and pistol during the breakout, as guards and police tightened the chase.
Dispatch from Port of Spain cites Venezuela sources about university students and deputies plotting to overthrow the government. The report describes a violent incident in which deputies were assaulted and a gun fired during a clash with security forces while moving prisoners.
A Atlantic Coast Line freight train derailment at Ozark on Sunday caused several tank cars filled with gasoline to burst into flames. At least three riders were injured. one slightly hurt refused hospital, choosing to assist in fighting the blaze. Firefighters battled flames that spread to nearby woods as forest rangers joined the effort to prevent further spread.
A Christmassy nativity display at 448 Adenmoor Ave stood out on Sunday in Lakewood earning top honors in the Lakewood Yule Contest. The Grand Prize went to Kurt and Nancy Caley for a painted manger scene featuring wise men and palm trees. Outdoor and indoor entries took first and second in separate divisions, with judges noting attention to detail and festive theme as the season’s best home decorations.
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO Thieves robbed three altar poor boxes in the Old Spanish Mission, sheriff's deputies reported Sunday. Mission Manager George A. Nibbles said the suspects, possibly juveniles, entered through the unlocked front door. The theft was discovered by an altar boy who noted the rocks on the boxes had been broken.
The Federal Trade Commission on Sunday charged Grand Union Co. an eastern supermarket chain with unfair and illegal competitive practices.
Hollywood reports actor Yul Brynner's Aleiona Productions and United Artists have concluded arrangements for a 25 million dollar film production schedule to be produced by the Brynner company.
Fire Sunday virtually destroyed Duncan's largest hospital, leaving only outer walls standing. About 30 occupants escaped injury as the rambling one story brick building burned out. Owners Dr. E. C. Lindley and Dr. B. E. Lindley estimated losses at $200,000 after witnesses reported a wall explosion near a basement refrigerator preceding the blaze.
On this week's Saturday Evening Post Edie Adams and Ernie Kovacs reveal their lives careers and personal views. The feature by Pete Martin previews their behind the scenes humor and wife Edie Adams. Also in the issue Nixon’s secretary Rose Mary Woods is highlighted with an insider profile.
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