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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1957

Page

5

Loew's Cuts 50 Jobs Amid Company Restructure

Loew's in New York dismisses about 50 employees as part of a broader cost cutting program. A spokesman said additional layoffs could follow in other divisions while the film distribution unit undergoes economy measures. Rumors of larger cuts circulated, but officials offered no confirmation on the total figures. The move is tied to a company wide streamlining effort led by President Joseph R. Vogel, with the core restructuring focused on the West Coast and the Siberian center project near a power reservoir.

New York P—Loew's Inc Prospcet Vogel Havelwould Institute London Uf Radio Mos Soviet Scientific Joseph R. Vogel Siberis Votel Concentrat-Lacres Novosibirsk

Jessel and Norma Talmadge a tempest of memories

Leonard Lyons surveys a mosaic of show business gossip and quarrels. George Jessel recalls ex wife Norma Talmadge, her film stardom, and a volatile romance marked by dramatic visits and a costly bracelet tossed from a doorway. The column blends hints of other stars, prizes, and theater lore from midcentury Hollywood.

Leonard Lyons George Jessel Israel Ma. Talmadge Hollywood Jessel Norma Cout Leest Sam Harris Talmadge Goorie Georgie Eddie Cantor

Playhouse Reopens Desk Set Production in Long Beach

Long Beach Community Playhouse resumes with The Desk Set featuring a flashy set and a prop ‘electronic brain’ on stage Thursday through Saturday. Director Larry Johns presents a playful, gadget laden production with reservations encouraged. The next show will be The Miracle Hours opening in January with a real IBM inspired device.

Larry Johns Community Playhouse Long Beach Red IBM ‘Electronic Johns

Thief Steals Car Title From Firm Office, Owner Declares

Ti Herrin reports a weekend theft of a 91955 model car from a carrot site. The intruder then broke into the firm's office and took the vehicle title, with Herrin noting the loss on Monday.

Herrin, Ti Po- Tee

New York Critics Name Best Picture River Kwai

The New York film critics named The Bridge on the River Kwai as the best motion picture of 1957. Alec Guinness won best actor for his role in the film and Deborah Kerr earned best actress for Heaven Knows Mr. Allison. David Lean was named best director for River Kwai.

New York Ufi New York Film Critics Monday

Doctor Draws Term in Prison

Dr Henry Ing of a prominent physician family was sentenced to two to five years for conspiracy to commit an abortion. He pleaded guilty three weeks ago and was trapped by an undercover agent.

Stockton T2 Henry, Ing Ing

Doctor Donald, 68, Dies at Berkeley Home

Dr William Donald a longtime University of California physician died Monday at his Berkeley home aged 68. He served as medical director of student health since 1923 and cared for thousands of UC students over 25 years.

Berkeley Willian Donald University of California

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