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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1959

Page

4

Silent Cuban Free After 69 Cent Cigar Theft

Charles Torres, 64, jailed two weeks fearing harm if he posted bail, was released after Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith found him guilty of petty theft for stealing a 69 cent pack of cigars. Torres, arrested January 24 and remanded on $500 bail, remained silent until Wednesday when he sought bail but feared violence.

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STAFF AND PHOTOGRAPHERS HONORED IN LOCAL CONTESTS

The staff earned multiple awards across features sports and editorial categories. Photographers and reporters received third place and honorable mentions for stories and images including a California-I produced "Inferno" and Don Webster's "Flying Tackle" photograph.

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Fats of Our Gang Comedy Fame Dies in Spencer Hospital

U Don Law known as Fats from the Our Gang series died Thursday at Spencer Hospital Meadville. He was 38 and survived by his widow and three children.

Fats’ of Our Gang Comedy’ Fame Meadville, Fa. U Don Law Fats Spencer Hospital

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