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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1958
Page
2
LA.C. argues currency changes in Europe show a healthier world economy with freer exchange and potential for greater trade. He notes France devalued the franc and the pound has weakened, while postwar stabilization may boost American business and aid anti Communist recovery.
Washington US movie star Charlie Chaplin settled a five year tax fight by paying 425000 to the Internal Revenue Service to cover back taxes and interest, ending a dispute over 700000 claimed. The case followed his 1952 departure from the United States after a long Hollywood career.
County Coroner Theodore J. Curphey was held in Superior Court on nine specifications of willful and corrupt misconduct in office. Judge Maurice C. Sparling granted a delay until January 19 for Curphey to retain counsel and enter a plea to the civil charges. Deputy County Attorney William Lamoreaux represented him in court.
The article details mariner Tangvald finishing a perilous solo voyage aboard the five masted Windflower. He endured months at sea with limited provisions, rationed water, and improvised repairs. A hurricane risk near Acapulco forced him to delay, but he completed the journey to Los Angeles Harbor.
Long Beach and vicinity expect small craft warnings for northeast winds 20 to 40 mph along the coast with gusts in canyons. Mostly sunny today and Wednesday with highs around 78 and very high fire danger inland. Coastal, mountain, and desert regions show strong northeast winds, diminishing by Wednesday, with temperatures from 53 to 73.
Mrs. Virginia Knight, the incoming first lady, accompanied by Mrs. Bernice Brown, toured the California Executive Mansion at 16th and H streets. They wore blue as they greeted photographers and viewed rooms including the master bedroom on the third floor, noting the mansion's 23 rooms and classic features.
Bartender Fay Malbrough, a rope escape specialist, was bound to a post by three bandits who robbed his bar of 190 dollars early Monday. He freed himself quickly after being gagged and tied with a necktie, revealing a bold daring act amid the crime in New Orleans.
State Department announced Secretary of State John Foster Dulles will return Saturday from Jamaica where he sought rest after attending the Paris NATO meeting. Washington cited the trip as for recuperation and to resume official duties.
A fragmented ad-like passage describes a Long Beach setup with ocean views, rooms featuring wall-to-wall carpeting, writing desks, telephones, and daily water services. It mentions guests paying 2800 dollars per person for a stay, with prime rib, turkey, Virginia ham, and other meals priced modestly. The text also notes a bar area and breakfast served, with a contact listed as 6253.
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