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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1959

Page

4

Frail Grandma Robber Nabbed at Midtown Bank

New York police say a frail widow identified as Vera Wilson, 57, known as the "grandmotherly" bandit, robbed a midtown bank of 3420 last month by threatening acid. She was captured by a guard Friday during a similar attempted holdup at another bank, following an earlier robbery at First National City Bank.

New York UPI Vera Wilson Richard J. Lundberg Industrial Bank of Commerce Lanis Baste Mira. Wilson Sith Street First National City Bank Wilson Basile Abe

Sullivan Arrested as Drunk in Malibu

NEWHALL actor Barry Sullivan was arrested near his Malibu home on a drunken driving charge and taken to Los Angeles County Jail. He pleaded innocent at arraignment set for February 4 in Malibu. he criticized the treatment, saying officers handcuffed him during the arrest.

Newhall U Barry Sullivan Sullivan Malibu Los Angeles Shee

Billy Eckstein and Jeff Morrow Report Hit Run Incidents

VAN NUYS Calif UPI Vocalist Billy Eckstein and actor Jeff Morrow told police on New Year's Day they were victims of hit and run drivers in separate incidents. Eckstein said a youth knocked down a fence and sped away after damaging his intercom system. Morrow reported his car rear ended in North Hollywood causing about 600 damage and he failed to recover the vehicle in traffic.

van Nuys Calif UPL Billy Erkstine Jeff Morrow Erkstine Gale Tare Morrow North Hollywood

15 Car Chain Crash Injures 18 on Highway

Eighteen people were injured in a 15 car chain crash on Route 15 near Barstow California. Five injuries were serious and most victims were taken to Barstow Hospital while two were treated at the Marine Center. A sandstorm and strong winds preceded the pileup as vehicles moved slowly and one suddenly stopped.

Barstow Calif UFI California Highway Patrol Marine Center Paloolnen

Local West Coast Drive-Ins Show Double Features

At Crest and Imperial venues on the West Coast an evening double bill presents The Roots of Heaven with Errol Flynn and Orson Welles, plus a second feature Frontier Gyn. Imperial showcases I Want to Live with Susan Hayward and Simon Oakland, followed by The Lost Missile. Circle Drive-In runs Paratroop Command, then Submarine Sexhayd. Long Beach and Hi-Way 89 screens offer Cut On a Hot Tin Roof starring Elizabeth Taylor, with Niver Love 2 Stranger as the second feature.

West Coast Crest Los Altos Drive-In Errol Flynn Juliette Greco Trevor Howard Eddie Altert Orson Welles United Artists Long Beach Drive-In

Singers of Long Beach to take new name

Singers Workshop of Long Beach, organized in 1950, will adopt a new name after a contest results announced Jan 11. The group will perform under The Beach, retaining the title, with producing emphasis and improved productions. Five season tickets will go to the winning name submitter. three shows are planned starting with Kismet on March 21.

Singers’ Workshop of Long Beach Tas Organeization Ig Ins Corporaten Ronnie Fipps Pipps Kismet Patrick Zieg Joan Strickland Fipps

Feuchtwanger Widow Becomes Sole Heir Amid Probate

German born novelist Lion Feuchtwanger left his entire estate to his widow Marta with terms filed in Superior Court. The 74 year old author died September 21 after opposing Hitler, leaving annual income around 885000. Personal secretary Hilde Waldo to serve 18 months as executor. Mrs Feuchtwanger resides in Pacific Palisades with three sisters in New York and Israel. no children.

Santa Monica Uns Lion Feuchtwanger Marta Hitler George A. Forde Feuchtwanger Hilde Waldo

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