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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1958

Page

2

Petershead prisoner Ramensky escapes again

Notorious safecracker and WWI commando hero Ramensky escapes Petershead Prison a third time, climbing pipes and walls in a three minute breakout directed toward his wife. He has three prior escapes and a wartime record of safecracking behind enemy lines.

John Ramensky Ramensky Petershead Aberdeen Glasgow Ramensky O Commandos North Africa Italy France

Arabs consider united Arab state under Nasser

Cairo reports say Egypt's President Abdel Nasser and Syed Kuwaily plan to discuss a federation of Egypt and Syria and a possible federal union with one president. A second summit with Kuwaily and another Syrian leader was scheduled for Thursday morning to finalize details.

Cairo Egypt Abdel’ Nasser Ps Shukzi-El Kuwaily Nasser Cnet Syria Matic

Navy Planes in Antarctic Make History

Navy planes make history in Antarctica as the expedition marks a milestone amid ongoing geopolitical chatter. The article ties a proposed six million dollar estate bequest to a broader Middle East proclamation and notes notable arrivals in Cairo for a merger ceremony.

Antarctic

Starkweather Confesses to Eleven Murders in Nebraska and Wyoming

Lancaster County Sheriff Karnopp reports Charles Starkweather confessed to eleven killings, ten in Nebraska and one in Wyoming, as his girlfriend Caril Fugate sits at Lincoln jail guarded 24 hours. The convoy moved Starkweather back to Lincoln amid funeral services for victims including a Lincoln station attendant.

Lancaster County Merle Karnopp Nebraska Wyoming Douglas Gering Nebron Starkweather Lincoln Carll Starkwreather Robert G. Calvert Stark Marion Bartlett Betty Jean

Starkweather Mass Murders Recorded In Nebraska Case

Local press recounts the 1958 Nebraska killing spree by Charles Starkweather and accomplice Caril Ann Fugate. Notable victims include Betty Jean Bartlett, Bennet residents, and Mrs Ward. police pursuit ends near Douglas after a dramatic confrontation with Joe Sprinkle and other officers.

Ward Lillian Fencl Victor Anderson Aeions Iebraska Douglas Merle ‘Collison Great Falls Mont Starkweather Col

Door Was Open The Open Door Liquor Store Robbed

Door Liquor Store at 1601 Hatch Street was robbed Friday night of about 40 dollars. Jerrold I Garner, 31, reported to police. The text also references tides with conflicting times and measurements.

H.atch St Jerrold I. Garner

Fire Scarred Ship Returns to Alameda Amid Losses

The carrier Hancock, scarred by fire after an air attack off Southern California, docked at Alameda Naval Air Station Friday. Captain Charles J. Odendhal said crew fought flames as an explosion ignited fuel and magnesium on the flight deck. Two aviation personnel, Robert Earl Foster of Sledge Mississippi and Ronald L. Layton of Santa Rosa California, were missing at sea.

Alameda Calif Carly Calibe Hancock Forna Alameda Naval Air Station Charles J. Odendhal Robert Earl Foster Sledge, Miss Ronald L. Layton Sarnta Rosa Odend'hal

Sheriffs Pay Fine for Overtime Tickets

In Springfield Ui the city traffic bureau received a 14 dollar payment from the Thinais Sheriffs Assn for 14 overtime parking tickets issued to members during a sheriffs convention this week. A Skyraider strike off Southern California coast caused propeller damage during preflight maneuvers and fuel ignition aboard.

Springfield, Ui Thinais Sheriffs’ Assn

Indefinite Stay Granted in L. E. Scott Case

In Los Angeles a Friday stay of execution was granted for wife slayer L. Ewing Scott while a appeal is prepared in Superior Court Judge Clement D. is presiding. Defense attorney Basil Lambros sought extra delay to confer with the defendant on civil matters and Evelyn Thaby Scott’s disappearance spurred federal and state actions. Scott remains confined in county jail pending transfer to a state institution for men. meanwhile Braumoeller received two years for drug supplying and faced federal scrutiny amid agency friction and pleas of guilty.

Los Angeles Slayer L. Ewing Scott Clement D Attorne BP Basil Lambros Lambros Evelyn Thaby Scott C.D. Hamlin Hamlin Braumoeller Pee Haan

Life of Riley at Huntington Hotel ad glimpse

An advertisement for the Huntington Hotel at 290 E Ocean Blvd Long Beach promotes the Life of Riley with private baths, new walk in carpeting and daily maid service. Dining room offers steaks roast turkey Virginia ham and more with meals 24.50 per person and outside catering available.

Riley Huntington Hotel Ocean Blvd Long Reach Thia Hotel Virginia

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