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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1958

Page

4

Three candidates remain in District 1 supervisor race

The District 1 county supervisor contest narrows to three declared candidates from Huntington Park Assemblyman Frank Bonelli Puente Assemblyman Thomas Erwin and Stuart Coulter as the filing deadline March 26 approaches. Rumors persist of further candidacies but the field remains unsettled with Bonelli leading observers. Erwin campaigns on property tax relief measures and has Al Johns as publicity director while Coulter denies plans to run for Congress. A new US Senate candidate Alexander Williamson of Palm Springs promotes debt reduction and a conservative platform. The California Democratic Council urges Congress to require disclosure of government information.

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Jersey City Finds Leak in Water System

Jersey City officials detected a leak in the 54 year old water system during a standby main check begun Monday. A valve by valve search was conducted as the city of about 300000 worked to locate and close the leak.

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Pilot Judgment Blamed for Torrance Crash Tragedy

In Torrance a morning plane crash killed three men and injured a survivor. Pilot Dye blamed for poor judgment after the craft failed to climb above fog. Victims were Lars Cromp and Edmund Hughes of San Pedro and Rev. Kelly Meritt Jr. of Kearney Neb. Council member calls for stricter airport visibility rules.

Torrance Municipal Lars Cromp Edmund Hughes San Pedro Kelly Meritt Jr Kearney Neb Allen Dye Harbor General Hospital Torrance Robert John

Minnesota nominees set for special election contrast

In Minnesota, Albert Quie of Dennison dairy farming and Eugene Foley of Wabasha law, both won party nominations on Republican and Democratic-Farmer-Labor tickets to contest the special congressional election next Tuesday. They seek to fill the unexpired term of the late Rep. August H. Anderson, who had served since 1924. The district leans Republican though the DFL showed competitive results.

Minneafolis Minn Minnesota Albert Quie Dennison Dairy Farmer Eugene Foley Wabasha Democratic-Farmer-Labor August H.andison Red Wing Congress

Girl 15 Back Home After Pill Overdose

A 15 year old girl, hospitalized after ingesting phenobarbital, was released to return home. The incident occurred after she took pills on January 27, with the teen in a coma prior to treatment. she recovered sufficiently to leave Harbor General Hospital.

Torrance Carolyn Nary Yous June Studie Harbor Quié Foley Ezra Benson Iny

From Nut to Space Pioneer A Sheboygan Interview

In Sheboygan Wisconsin veteran Schweikert recalls meeting Magnus von Braun in Bavaria near the war's end. The unknown American interview led to the surrender of German rocket experts and foreshadowed U S space exploration. Magnus von Braun, Werhner von Braun's brother, discussed rockets and satellites with the troops.

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Bellflower mother kills infant then shoots self

Bellflower woman 24, mother of three, shot her 8 week old daughter in a Bellflower home and then fatally wounded herself with a .22 caliber pistol. Deputies found the infant in a crib and the mother severely wounded. The father, Gust, 24, was at work when authorities were notified. The mother, Gloria Chamas of Center Street, was hospitalized after emergency surgery. Chamas had a stash of firearms, reportedly owning 15 to 20 revolvers and shotguns. The investigation is ongoing with homicide charges consideration.

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Theater Figure Harry Fromkes Killed in Fall

Harry Fromkes, 53, a New York attorney and theater figure, is found dead after a fall on Broadway near Central Park West. Police report no signs of foul play. relatives note his ties to the Playhouse and prior real estate work.

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Ostrex Tonic Promises Quick Youthful Energy

Advertising copy touts Ostrex Tonic as a fix for aging and fatigue in men over 40. It claims the product restores vigor by supplying Vitamin B1 and boosting cells and organs with a single day dose. Introductory price 69 cents, economy size saves 1.67, available at druggists.

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