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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1958

Page

3

Rioting in Cyprus Leaves One Dead and Ninety Injured

In Nicosia Turkish Cypriots clashed with British troops and police using rocks and bottles in a day of rioting over partition. A curfew was imposed in the Turkish sector as 2,000 troops patrolled, with one Turkish Cypriot killed and 90 injured, amid claims of a vehicle run over and gunfire warnings to disperse the crowd.

Nicosia Cyprus Istend Ankara Turkey Greece Ateturks Square

District Calls Special Term On Water Amendment Session

Metropolitan Water District urged Gov. Knight to call a special legislative session on water. Joseph Jensen, district board chairman, said holding water talks separately from the budget session would avoid complications and allow lawmakers full focus on a constitutional amendment on water. Jensen called the amendment essential to the economic life of the district.

Metropolitan Water District Goodwin J. Knight Joseph Jensen Jensens

Movie makers pessimism tempered by TV boost says industry survey

In Ridley Park Pennsylvania based Sindlinger and Co report producers and theater operators remain worried by a seven million drop in average attendance in the last quarter of 1957 versus 1956. Yet spokesmen cite television viewing and a public shift to big pictures as signs of better business ahead. Elmer C. Rhoden of National Theaters notes optimism despite looming financial concerns.

Hollywood America Sindlinger and Co Ridley Park 3Ry Sm Inter Dustry Elmer C. Rhoden New York Times National Theaters Inc Fox West Coast Buck Harris Screen Actors Guild Buddy Adler 20Th Century Fox Sal

Detroit Auto Labor Row Threatens 3 Plants

Five thousand idle in auto labor disputes prompt Detroit area plants to shut as United Auto Workers and company officials report no progress in talks to avert a strike. About 3,000 Dodge workers sent home due to scheduling difficulties from workers not maintaining production duties.

Detroit Chrysist Corp United Auto Workers Dodge Rew Rover East Tefferson Com Kerchevalante Dodge Main Chrysler Idling

Ragan Arraigned in Bank Fund Case

Ragan, 42, and Nicholson, 52, bankers, were arraigned before U.S. Commissioners on charges arising from a $3,000 transfer from a customer account to a joint account with Nicholson. Bail set at $2,500 as audits proceed. Nicholson did not surrender Monday.

Ragan Floyd James Vce H. Nicholson Belmont Shore Gonne Ave U. S Theodore Mocke Los An U.S Goles E. Waters Drivner Granada Ave

Truth About Danger From X Rays Revealed

Reader's Digest urges readers to examine a February report on X ray safety. It claims improper use can exceed atomic fallout harms, warning about children's exposure and urging cautious medical use with expert guidance. Readers are directed to the February issue for an authoritative safety report.

Misconduct Hinted in CAB Probe by House Subcommittee

The House commerce subcommittee opened hearings into alleged fraud and wrongdoing in federal regulatory agencies. Chairman Durfee warned private airlines against appealing to the budget bureau or White House over CAB decisions while debate over possible personal misconduct continued.

Washington Aeronautics Board Subcommittee White House Tale House Commerce Bernard Schwartz James R. Durfee Budget Bureau CAB USA Rg Tse Sae Durfee

Rossellini Seeks Annulment Suit In Rome Court

Italian news agency reports Roberto Rossellini filed for annulment from Ingrid Bergman in a Rome civil court. Rome attorney Ercole Graziadei led the filing weeks ago. Bergman and Rossellini remained in their Rome apartment as inquiries continued.

Sacramento Carleton K. Lichty San Diego Rome Veterans’ Board Italia News Mort of Veterans Affairs J. Marvin Roberto Rossellini Russell Ingrid, Bergman Italia Ercole Graziadei Ros Isellini Bergman Famil Rossellini Sfamiliar CAB Chani Subcommittee Morgan H. Moulder D-20 Schwartz John J Durfee White House

High Court Denies Pleas of 2 Killers

Two California killers lost appeals of death sentences in San Quentin. John C. Tipton, condemned for raping and murdering Costa Mesa neighbor Oleta C. Johnson in 1956, and Earl F. Matlock of Los Angeles, sentenced for a 1957 murder, faced potential further action as filings lingered.

California San Quentin U.S. Supreme Court John C. Tipton Costa Mesa Oleta C. Johnson Earl F. Matlock Los Angeles Sodtieten New York UPIL Escenas Aha Arene Shayne Compton Sundey I.0 Superior Hotel Edison

Road to Pierce Fort York Expressway Plan

Parks Commissioner George Bell announces a Toronto expressway will cut through the fort’s southwest common, breaching the historic walls that stood since the war of 1812. The plan to breach the fort faces scrutiny from heritage groups and local residents.

Pierce Fort Toronto Jakebout Fort York George Bell Toronto

Poppy Rites Set Sunday

Annual poppy planting ceremony by the Arthur Peterson Auxiliary of the American Legion will be held Sunday at 1 pm in Lincoln Park. Long Beach Municipal Band and Civil Chorus participate with tributes by religious leaders to veterans and Gold Star families. Parade of colors led by Marines. local groups invited to display banners.

Arthur L. Peterson The American Légion Lincoln Park Long Beach Long Beach Civile Chorus United States Marine Corps

Three Foragers Fined by Judge

Three men admitted forger's activity and were fined with probation by Superior Judge Ralph K. Pierson. Thomas William Horrell, 32, of Wilmington, received a $500 assessment after officers linked him to five forged checks cashed February 9. Robert Irving Atkinson, 28, of Surfside, and his wife Marcia Lou, 28, were implicated in forged checks totaling $57, with evidence they operated in Long Beach and surrounding cities before December.

Ralph K. Pierson Thomas William Horrell Wilmington Robert Irving Atkinson Surfside Marcia Lou Long Beach Lakewood Norwalk Bellflower

Grace Kelly wedding stamps sell out in Monaco set

Grace Kelly wedding stamps fully sold out reports say. Elmont Stamp Co. offers Monaco themed collections including five Grace Kelly stamps and a 15-stamp set featuring Washington Lincoln Roosevelt and Eisenhower for one dollar to introduce Elmont’s service at 35th Street, New York.

Grace Kelly New York WGXE Adio New York ‘Times Monato Elmont Stamp Co Monaco Elmont Paris Washington Lincoln Roosevelt Eisenhower SY Wast 35Th St M.Y

Lab cane Skin Ointment advertised for relief of itching

A vintage advertisement claims Lab Cane Skin Ointment stops scratching and speeds relief for chronic skin itch. It touts a testimonial from a suffering user and promotes the product price of one dollar for a large tube, with mailing details for purchase.

Los Angeles Sten Gaat Lurey Gila Von Victiron

Teen Committed for Burglary and Forgery

Terry James Craig 18 of 2418 Carolina Street San Pedro was committed to the California Youth Authority by Superior Judge Ralph K Pierson on burglary and forgery charges. He admitted cashing four worthless checks totaling 8112 while awaiting sentencing for two San Pedro homes.

Terry James Craig Carolina St San Pedro California Youth Authority Ralph K. Pierson Craig

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