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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1961

Page

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Kidnap Arrest Near Altamont Captures Ex-Con

Richard Arlen Lindsey, 30, an ex-convict, and his wife were arrested near Altamont as they slept in a car after a farm-labor camp disappearance. Investigators found blood traces and a can of powdered milk in the vehicle. The 6-year-old girl Rose Marie Riddle, with a congenital heart ailment, had vanished from a Shafter camp last Thursday and remains missing.

Livermore Calif Altamont Richard Arlen Lindsey Rose Marie Riddle Shafter Jhad Bone Eloy Ariz

Gold bullion theft at Buenos Aires airport

Federal police report $750,000 in gold bullion stolen from a locked room at Buenos Aires airport hangar after four gunmen in aviation mechanic overalls robbed guards and loaded bars into a jeep. The heist follows arrival en route to a Buenos Aires bank.

Buenos Aires Buenos Aires Bank

Pro Bowl showcase Ends in 35 31 West Victory

West led by Johnny Unitas defeats East 35 to 31 in a Pro Bowl clash. The page note references continuation on Laos conflict and a separate Laos civil action on Page A-5.

WEST Johnny Unitas

Long Beach Sees Record Warmth on January 15

Long Beach residents endured a record 86 degrees on Sunday the warmest January 15 in 83 years of Los Angeles weather records. Thousands flocked to beaches as the Heater-like warmth drew crowds, with forecasts predicting continued sunny warmth through much of the week. Nearby Fairbanks Alaska registered a frigid 13 below zero.

Long Beach Los Angeles Weather Bureau Fairbanks Alaska

Crowd Stones Nazi Picket Leader at Exodus Showing

In Boston a 42 year old George Lincoln Rockwell was stoned by a crowd and escorted by police as he tried to picket the film Exodus. Police say Rockwell and two Nazi aides were briefly detained then released. A Chicago picket group faced a jeering crowd at Exodus in the Loop. In Los Angeles a brush fire in Griffith Park burned about 50 acres near the observatory. A woman suffered first and second degree burns while fleeing. In Ventura residents prepared seawalls after earthquakes triggered waves along the coastline.

Boston UPS George Lincoln Rockwell Israel Rockwell Chicago UPI Los Angeles CNL Griffith Park Observatory San Diego Mina Ritschil

Fire at Hollywood High Library Causes 40000 Damage

A blaze in the Hollywood High School library caused about 40000 in damage early Sunday. Police arrested a teenage boy who confessed that he and several other youths started the fire.

Hollywood UPS Hollywood High School

C119 Crash Kills Five Near Fort Campbell

An Air Force C119 crashed and burned near Fort Campbell on Sunday night killing five men believed to be military reservists.

Fort Campbell

Tower disaster at sea claims 27 aboard Texas Tower No 4

A radar tower off New York with 27 crew aboard disappeared during a violent storm. Coast Guard and Navy searched amid 72 mph winds and heavy seas, finding diesel smell but nothing more. The Texas Tower No 4, weakened by Hurricane Donna, had been under repair after damage to a leg.

New York UPI Air Force Atlantic Coast Guard Navy

Girl and Man Die In Long Beach Traffic Accidents

A six year old girl and a seventy one year old man died in Long Beach hospitals after traffic incidents on Thursday and Saturday. The deaths marked the city’s first traffic fatalities this year, with four recorded by this time last year. Theresa Gennnga, six, of 3020 Theresa St., died Sunday at Long Beach Community Hospital from injuries suffered when she fell from a car near her home after the driver’s foot slipped while attempting to catch her. Lester F. Edwards, seven, of 326 W. 10th St., died Sunday at Long Beach Memorial Hospital after being severely injured when thrown from a car in a two car crash at Sixth Street and Cedar Avenue. Edwards had been in critical condition since Thursday. The girl fell from the vehicle of Arthur J. Shell, 61, as his foot slipped from the brake while trying to grab her, and the car’s rear wheel appeared to pass over her head.

Long Beach Theresa Gennnga Theresa St Long Beach Community Hospital Lester F. Edwards 10Th St Long Beach Memorial Hospital Edwards Sixth Street Cedar Avenue Arthur J. Shell

Yacht With 12 Aboard Flounders Off Bermuda

A 200 foot yacht with 12 aboard floundered in stormy seas about 1350 miles northwest of Bermuda. A merchant ship 5.8 Garone, registry not known, arrived at 3 p.m. to offer aid and pulled alongside the Caryn. Coast Guard coordination followed.

New York UPI Garone Caryn

Former MP Dies on Ocean Vessel Caryn in Bermuda Route

Sir Arthur Reed, a former Conservative MP for Cowland, New York, died Sunday after the vessel Exeter bound for Bermuda, Caryn, suffered loss of sails and an auxiliary engine failure while sailing from Rock Island. Reed served in Parliament from 1931 to 1945.

Exeter England Caryn Arthur Reed Bermuda Rock Is Cowland N.Y House of Commons Coast Guard

Long Beach teens, store owner halt gun siege at Crest Liquor

In a blazing gun battle at Crest Liquor on 2971 Sante Fe Ave Long Beach two teenagers and a store owner wounded a bandit gang during a holdup a wounded bandit collapsed in a gutter as his partner fled with about 150 dollars San Bernardino police later captured the second suspect at his home ex convict David H Collins 19 of Wilmington was near death after being struck by six slugs from a 12 gauge shotgun the other suspect Harry Matlock 19 of San Bernardino surrendered after police alerted of his involvement Anthony Dobson 17 and store owner David Packer 25 were hospitalized with facial hand arm and chest wounds Garry Miner 17 fired the blast that wounded Collins and touched off the exchange Continued Page A 4 Col 6

Long Beach Sunday Crest Liquor Sante Fe Ave San Bernardino Long Beach Memorial Hospital David H. Collins Baypoint Ave Wilmington Harry Allen Matlock D St. San Bernardino H. E. Ebert Matlock Anthony James Dobson Gold Star David Packer Cutliivan St Los Angeles Memorial Hospital Garry Miner Spring St Dobson Colling Miner

Train Hits Car Drags It Mile Killing Three in North Hollywood

A freight train from Southern Pacific smashed into a car at a crossing in North Hollywood and dragged it about a mile. A woman and her two children, Mary Poe 25, Star 5, and Wayne 3, were killed. Fireman J C Edwards said the driver ignored flashing warning lights.

North Hollywood J. C. Edwards Southern Pacific Co Mary A. Poe Tulsa St Granada Hills Calif Star Wayne

Bitter Half Is Washout At Home

“My wife dresses to kill and cooks the same way,” said Weatherman, “How could anybody lose up cornflakes?” “Well,” consoled assistant WM, “she must have some redeeming features.” “Yeah,” he admitted, “she does my washing and ironing.” “What’s had shout that?” “What a price to pay for laundry.”

Weatherman Wal l

Surgeon General Named by Kennedy in Health Posts

President elect Kennedy filled four Health and Welfare posts naming Dr. Luther L. Terry of Rockville Maryland as surgeon general and head of the Public Health Service He also named James M Quigley as assistant secretary for federal and state matters and Wilbur Cohen as assistant secretary for legislative matters Alanson W Willcox was chosen as general counsel Kennedy pressed to complete key appointments before taking office Friday and prepared his inaugural speech with aide Theodore C Sorensen as George A Smathers and Billy Graham invited to luncheon the next day etc

Palm Beach U Luther L. Terry Rockville Kennedy Department of Health, Education and Welfare Dr. Terry U.S. Public Health Service National Heart Institute Johns Hopkins University Medical School James M. Quigley Pennsylvania Wilbur Cohen Ann Arbor Mich Alanson W. Willcox Washington Pierre Salinger Lyndon B. Johnson Kemedy Villa Ocean Ormer Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr James Roosevelt D-Calif Salinger Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt St. Edward's Church Theodore C. Sorensen George A. Smathers D-Fla Billy Graham

Bombs Hit Three Cars Entering Syria From Lebanon

In Damascus the government said three vehicles arriving from Lebanon were struck by bombs during the night injuring two people. The blast occurred as cars crossed the border into Syria causing damage and investigations to beginimler.

Syria Damascus UPS Lebanon

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