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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1957

Page

3

Fire at Katle June Nursing Home Leaves Dozens Missing

A flash fire at the Kate June Nursing Home in St. Louis or nearby sends 39 patients to safety. Firefighters cut through brick walls to reach trapped residents as smoke and heat hindered evacuation. One elderly inmate and an 92 year old were among those feared dead. staff and neighbors aided in rescues using mattresses and improvised safety measures.

Stuart Myrtle Gordon St. Charles St. Louis O'Sullivan Nye O'Suliyatt

Fire kills mother and six children in Centerville blaze

A devastating house fire in Centerville claimed the life of a mother and six of her children, with two others injured. Neighbors reported flames leaping high as the home destroyed a main building near the city limits. Authorities investigated the cause as emergency crews evacuated residents to nearby hospitals. Personnel recalled the scene as an inferno collapsing rooms and hurling debris while relatives waited for news on missing family members.

Centerville Roby Lee Baty Huy Adolah Shel Ja Ann Ruth Danny Lesa Suh Elaine Shelby Ashow Wallace Nell Hood St Taouls Washington, Mo Tony Troy Old College Ilke Kald John EL Nerke Hola St. Louia MHS Ruby Lee Joan Isnally Nain Mary Fay

Nadler wins $22,000 on CBS The $64,000 Challenge

NBC television quiz show victor Nadler a St. Louis defense department clerk defeats three opponents in topics from classical music to European history and baseball winning 22 000. He extends a public challenge to Charles Van Doren who refused to appear.

New York Teddy Nader Nadler CBS Tools Shor Michard Gorey College of Wooster Woor Niter Varry T Moore Mabaso Institute Wellesley, Maks Charles van Doren NAC van Doren Weck Defense Department St. Louis Gore Shar Niuller Imay Nating

Royal Yacht Storm Tossed Reunion Clouds Gossip

Report from Setubal Portugal on a storm tossed reunion of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip aboard Britannia. The royal couple, separated for months, held religious services and discussed rumors as winds and waves battered the yacht. Local villagers reported a tense mood and denials of any royal rift.

Queen Elizabeth Setubal Portugal Britannia Duke of Edinburgh Lisbon Elizabeth Lake of Edinburgh Coyal Arlannia Canon Hugh Farrie Islebon Neah Buckingham Palace Arnald Ling Village Stockwall

Hales Narrates Stirring Concert Amid Royal Visit Prompts

Long Beach performance features Hale as narrator tied to Beethoven and Egmont music. Commentary highlights the royal setup with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip amid discussions of a Bermuda meeting between Eisenhower and Macmillan. The review notes strong singing by Jeanne Roud and a faithful orchestral reading, though attendance was light.

Wasitington CMA Eliza Beth Duke of Edinburgh Ewenhower Macmillan Bermuda Er Ae State Department Lincoln White Hermuda London Laureta Beach Jeanne Roud Heaps House Egmont Itall Municipal Auditoriant Claerchen Joned Long Beach Symphony Lauria Jones Lincoln Long Beach Joolt Aaron Copland Jou von Jaround Webur Oberon Hale Beethoven Goethe Tragel Pers Indy Burney Lou Brown

McDavid Opposes One Man Rule in California

Santa Barbara reports State Board of Equalization Chairman Robert E. McDavid warned Young Republicans that California is not ready for a single executive rule. He opposed abolishing the state treasurer and Franchise Tax Board, and called for keeping the treasurer as an elective office with restored powers. The proposal to create a Department of Revenue under the governor was criticized as risky power consolidation. Tom Brewer was elected president of the Young Republicans, with a slate of officers including Harold Atchison and Mario Peterson in key roles.

Santa Barbara Robert E. McDavid State Board of Equalization Young Republicans of California Caliifornia Orestnutt McDavid Legisation State Treasurer State Franchise Tax Board Department of Revenue Republican Party Wade Ha SR Caspar W. Weinberger San Francisco Knight Tom Brewer Stockton Young Irepublicane Mario Peterson San Diego Clyde Chariton Fastional James Irwin Oakland Janie‘Hou Muncy Los Angeles Sistant Bill Grohn

Space Satellite Aims to Probe Space Travel Year 1958

Dr Whipple envisions a future where space exploration begins with a satellite to be launched during the International Geophysical Year from July 31 to December 31, 1958. The satellite will collect data about space and transmit it to Earth as a step toward broader cosmic knowledge.

Unkveren Whipplewall Space Earth Knowl Edge Whipple

Sailor Held After Wife Stabbing and Suicide Attempt

27 year old merchant Robert Lee Brookshire was arrested after stabbing his wife Ray Dent at their home on Camp Street and turning the knife on himself. A babysitter witnessed the assault. Brookshire, returning from a three month trip to India, sustained a stab wound to the abdomen. both injuries were not considered serious.

Aes Cypress Stamatia Orange County Sherif Robert Lee Brookshire F ‘Ray Dent Camp St Hazel Brannon Brookshire Indl Orange County Hospital

Oil Firm Files 7 Million Suit Against Rancher

REPWOOD CITY Calif June 1 The Water Oil Company of Los Angeles sues rancher Manel Souza and San Gregoria rancher for 7 074 434 in San Mateo County claiming a damaged oil lease. The suit alleges Souza leased company land and then wrongfully negotiated a new lease with a rival firm.

Repwood City San Mateo County Water Oil Company of Los Atgeles Manel Souza Wat Santa Cruz Salt Conor

Loot in raid on MD home yields furs and cash

Burglars ransacked Soloman H. Statman M D s residence at 921 El Parque while he and his family were away over the weekend. Police report 1400 plus in goods stolen including a 1000 mink fur a 100 bracelet and 100 in luggage and cash from a dresser. Also taken were food items from the refrigerator.

Soloman H. Statman el Parque

Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd at Palm Springs home

Newlyweds Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd have joined former screen star Marion Davies at her Palm Springs home for a honeymoon stay reportedly until Easter. A Davies spokesman confirmed the couple will remain at the resort in California, following a Mexico wedding trip.

Palm Springs Elizabeth Taylor Mike Todd Screen Marion Davies W . Oa Miss Davies Miss Taylor Ace Iren Acupules

Narrow Escape in Winnipeg Crash Feared Fatal Outcome

Royal Canadian Air Force Mitchell bomber crashed one block from Stevenson Field runway Sunday night striking an unoccupied horse. One airman remained trapped in the wreckage for 20 minutes before being freed and taken to a hospital.

Winnipeg Royal Canadian Air Force Stevenson Field

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