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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1957

Page

3

Prowler Beats Woman in Bed in Hollywood

A prowler pistol whipped 24 year old Carol Bover in her unlocked second floor Hollywood apartment. Police seek a suspect tied to another prowling incident as they intensify effort following the slaying of nurse Marjorie Hipperson Wes last month. The assailant was described as a man who was seen by a neighbor posing as a census taker two weeks earlier.

Hollywood Marjorie Hipperson Carol Bover Les Feliz Miss Hipperson

Local Building Permits Rulebook Fragment

A jumble of permit items lists addresses, costs, and contractors for additions swimming pools alterations and new structures. Notable entries include 930 E Tard 800, 3130 Park 4800, 1295 E Plymouth 800, 3091 HE 1th 17000, 610 E Broadway 6000, 144% Eleanor 800, 2036 Canal 2000, 2265 Knoxville 2000, 4503 Greenbrier 2500, and multiple Crystal Blue Pools entries with various engineers and builders.

Set Encusrens Meurgeers We Jatsalt E. Tard Dan Adie Hebby L. Davies Wed Luray W. GC. Taylor Eng Peer Shaves B. Slitlom Park Crioer Construction Cx WE. Hillett E. Plymouth Wallkamp Construction Co Eroner Wallace W. Pushy Mitnick Connsruction Co James Fox Safeway Stores E. Broadway Alan Bala Joan Fest Eleanor Soscian Keith Inc H. C. Huhn Crystal Blue Pools Groree Thomason James Montgomery Canal Milla Construction Co Knoxville Crystal “Blue Pools Farrel T. Syiles Seorme Frator Yool Erton Crystal Blue Poola Metor Farrel T. Miles William B. Willams Greenbrier Crystal ‘Blue Pools Farrel’ T. Siles Empheer Richard B. Clarke Rendina Smiley aissKnokwrite George Oregon H. PF Hansen & Sox James Loflin Livingston Rancho Fools G. C.curtis Jenden Gaylord A. E. Taylos Rosy Engineering Ga Thomas Collins Ralph G. Thocvaz Enn Paul Varady George Asdck Handley

Tran Foils Red Plot on Refinery in Abadan Strike

Tehran reports Trans halted a Communist plot to blow up Abadan refinery 40 percent American owned. General Bakhtiar says police arrested the gang planning sabotage at the Abadan refinery, a major oil center on the Persian Gulf operated by an international group.

Tehran Iran Trans Abajan Seymour Bakhtiar Agsistant Abadan Tigris Fersian Gulf Anglo-Iranian Oil Co Mohammed Mossedegh Socgny Mobile OL CO Standard Oil Co Calif Texas Oil Co Gulf Oil Co Penn Ineonl BA Amare

Nixon Kills Southern Challenge

Senate action on a voting rights measure drew strong opposition from the Southern bloc as Knowland and allied backers pressed for clarifying changes while resisting limits. Debates extended late with talk of jury trial amendments and potential compromises, yet critics warned the bill still threatened states rights and federal overreach.

Oratory Knowland Senate California Sen. Joseph C. O'Mahoney D-Wye Southern Fees Dixie Bloc

Soaring contest yields high honors for two pilots

Sears 70 miles ELMIRA NY Two pilots sailed 73 miles Tuesday to share the day's high honors in the national soaring contest. But none of the 31 competitors completed the 12445 mile triangular course.

Elmira N.Y

Plan for Salary Boosts Faces Deferral by Council

The council considered pay increases for 18 administrative positions including assistant personnel director, health dept manager, city planners, and department heads in gas, gas production, electrical, and budget offices. Despite long agenda, action postponed to budget sessions with a special meeting set for 9:30 am Thursday. Also a legal notice announces intended sale of Larry L. Clare Chevron Station assets in Long Beach with a sale date July 26 1957 at Thomas-Ellison Escrows.

Gas Dept Public Service Larry L. Clark Rose Ave Bellflower Los Angeles Larry L. Clara Chevron Atlantic Long Beach Thomas-Ellison Atlantic, Ave California Larry L.clare Atlantic Ave Srg Beach Calif

Balanced diet advice from Dr Keys on vitamins and calories

A chiropractor at 1075 Atlantic Ave warns against high starch sugar and fat diets that overfill calories but lack essential vitamins. He urges more green vegetables citrus and dairy for calcium and notes vary in needs by age sex and activity.

Eno J. C. Keys Atelantic Ave

Knight Urged to Sign Pension Bill to Raise Pay

Los Angeles councilors unanimously urge Governor Knight to sign Assembly Bill 8124 raising old age pension payments from 89 to 100 dollars monthly. Councilman Ernest Debs said the measure would aid about 170000 pensioners with a cost of living increase, noting eight days remain to act or risk a pocket veto.

Los Angeles Cns Goodwin J. Knight Assembly Ernest E. Debs Debs Knight

Huntington Hotel Dining and Rooms Highlight Coast View

The Huntington Hotel on Long Beach’s boulevard offers private bath rooms, ocean facing dining, and daily meals. Guests enjoy steak and roast turkey options, with breakfast and regular dinners priced around $2.15, plus maid and concierge services.

Huntington Hotel Long Beach Ox We Sobbien Heke Ieephare Daly Maid Servce Virginia Dreaxfast

Supervisors Seek Vote on Los Angeles Auditorium Plan

County leaders weigh a downtown Los Angeles convention center and cultural auditorium amid opposition from outlying areas. A public report is planned for August, with hearings in September. Ford urges a central site near the civic center to reduce costs and fund operations through projected income.

Tion Park Will Herbert C. Legg Legg Chace Ford Los Angeles Bunker Hill Los Angeles Civic Center Std 10Th Sts Grand and Hope Rvgas

Hells Canyon Backers Jolted Anew

Washington reporters said supporters of a high dam in Hells Canyon on the Idaho Oregon border lost a proxy vote from Rep. Adam Clayton Powell for a House Interior Committee showdown. Foes claimed enough votes to defeat the bill and reformers proposed a second measure to authorize dam construction by the Army Corps of Engineers replacing the Reclamation Bureau.

Washington Hells Canyon Idaho-Oregon Adam Clay Ton Powell Snake River New York Democrat House Interior Committee Gracie Prost D-Ida al Ullman D-Ore Army Corps of Engineers Reclamation Bureau

Navy Jet Crashes In Glendale Lot In City Crash

A pilotless Navy jet bomber careened over Glendale California then slammed into a small open plot between apartment buildings. The accident occurred in a densely populated area as emergency crews responded to the fiery crash and began rescue and investigation efforts.

Navy Glendale Calif Feam

View Stand Falls Kills One as Plane Crashes Near Glendale

A Douglas Aircraft A D jet bomber crashed on a hillside near Glendale after reporting engine trouble. Cmdr. P. C. Durup survived with serious injuries, parachuting to safety prior to the crash in Verdugo Hills. The incident attracted hundreds of residents who witnessed the wreckage and fire in a vacant open area.

Cmdr P. C. Durup Northridge Los Angeles Verdugo Jdoven Durup Glendale Memorial Hospital Douglas «Aircraft Co Douglas el Segundo Glendale

Brakes Fire Sparks 12 Blazes On Sunland Grade

A runaway truck with overheated brakes and falling concrete blocks sparked 12 brush fires along the Sunland grade into the San Fernando Valley. The blaze burned over 80 acres on both sides, while the truck, driven by Edward Padilla, 28, from North Hollywood, eventually stopped after a glancing collision with a parked truck.

Sunland Upi Sunland San Fernando Valley Edward Padilla Longridge Ave North Hollywood Padilla

Goose Hole Forces Airliner Return to Houston

A luxury airliner bound for New York struck a goose at 2,000 feet over Houston and returned to Houston International Airport. Officials said 68 passengers were not in danger as a three foot by six inch hole opened in the right wing's edge during the collision.

Houston New York Houston International Eastern Airlines

Lanacane Skin Creme Promises Quick Relief

Mrs Howard of Los Angeles promotes Lanacane a stainless smell free cream claimed to cure summer rash poison ivy insect bites sunburn athlete's foot and infected skin. The ad touts a free tube offer with plain wrapper and directs readers to send 31 cents plus 1204 Penaees to Los Angeles California.

Mrs. Howard L.A Fan Angeles

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