One Killed When Train Rams Truck
A 51 year old truck driver Harry Keef of El Monte was killed instantly when his tractor-trailer was struck by a Metropolitan Transit Authority train at the Del Amo Blvd crossing near Long Beach. One of the 25 passengers aboard the train was seriously injured and transported to a Compton medical building. Keef’s body was later taken to Utter McKinley Mortuary in Compton.
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Compton
Ethel H. Rainey
E. Tith St
Watts
California Highway Patrol
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Los Angeles
Keef
Utter McKinley Mortuary
Resigning Says Wife of Levant to File for Divorce
Mrs. Oscar Levant said she plans to become the ex Mrs Levant soon. She has contacted her lawyer and expects to file divorce papers. She called it over as far as she is concerned after a Wednesday night domestic dispute in which Levant said his wife tried to cut him with scissors and he moved to a friend's house.
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Levant
Oscar
Robeson in London Seeks Concerts Amid Politics Questions
Paul Robeson arrived in London for a European singing tour and avoided political questions. He noted his passport denial eight years earlier stemmed from his civil rights work and antiwar stance, and he hoped to sing in Prague and parts of Europe while staying clear of political controversy.
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U.S. State Department
London
Paul Robeson
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United States
New York
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East Germany
Scandinavian Countries
British Isles
Goldfine questioned over favored treatment by federal agencies
Two Congressmen probing Bernard Goldfine told him they are convinced he received favored treatment from federal agencies. Goldfine refused to answer a string of questions about loans totaling 104,973 from a company he controlled without full ownership, as the subcommittee postponed contempt action and scheduled more questions. Chairmen Oren Harris and John Bell Williams said the hearing record undermines Goldfine’s claim that regulators had no business in his operations.
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John Bell Williams
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Securities and Exchange Commission
Bergman Rossiellini alliance draw Vatican fire in Italy
Rome officials condemned the Bergman Rossellini romance as damaging to Italy and called for restraint in reporting the annulment. A Rome court voided the marriage and potential appeals loom as Ingrid Bergman plans to marry Lars Schmidt. The couple may remarry and continue shared custody of their three children across Europe.
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UPI
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Ingrid Bergman
Italy
Robertino
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Isabella
Paris
London
Wales
Central TeaTer
New Orleans Strippers Targeted In Clean-Up Sweep
Orleans Parish Chief Investigator Johnny Grosch leads a two week effort in the French Quarter jailing 24 strip club workers, owners, and barkers. He confiscates life sized portraits from fronts of venues and warns raids will continue until the dancers seek legitimate work or leave for home.
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New Orleans
UPI
Bourbon’ Street
Orleans Parish
Johnny Grosch
French Quarter
Grosch
Levant's TV show split fuels dramatic Oscar quarrel
Levant, a concert pianist turned movie actor, hosts a twice weekly local TV show with wife assisting. After an explosive exchange, Mrs. Levant declares she is letting him go to the world, citing his growth beyond one woman. Oscar claims a mere boyhood squabble and denies infidelity, while the couple discuss another woman and their 18 year marriage.
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Levant
Oscar
Judge Jails Parents Who Left 6 Tots
Los Angeles and Mr and Mrs Oller Lovell were sentenced to 90 days in jail by a San Antonio Municipal Court after pleading guilty to child neglect. The judge ordered the father to seek work immediately upon release and placed the couple on three years probation.
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Los Angeles
Oller Lovell
Lovell
Thes
San Antonio
United Givers Luncheon Set in Lafayette Hotel
United Givers will hold its annual noon luncheon on July 17 in the Cavalier Room of the Lafayette Hotel Long Beach AY. President Charles E. Dutomman will speak and Lester D. Lawson Sr will report on funds raised for health welfare and charity in the Long Beach area. Board members will be elected and officers for 1958 59 will be announced.
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Long Beach
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