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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1958

Page

6

Ex-Teacher Receives Suspended Jail Term in Thefts

Former Torrance High School teacher Robert Edward Prowell, 35, was sentenced to a suspended one-year county jail term with 60 days to be served for receiving stolen property from the school. He was fined $500 and faced reduced charges from felony to misdemeanor. The judge urged Prowell to change his attitude and ordered psychiatric treatment with Ramsey promising support.

Torrance High School Robert Edward Prowell Superior Court Ralph K. Pierson Pierson Prowell Ramsey

PUC Approves Direct Bus Route to Landing

The State Public Utilities Commission on Wednesday authorized a revised motor bus route to provide direct service from Long Beach downtown harbor district to Landing with a stop at Pierpoints, improving connect between Landing and surrounding areas.

Pacific Landing Commission Long Beach Motor Bus Co W. Ocean Harbor District Pierpoints

Graham Sees Last Stand of History Says World Reaches Final Drama

Billy Graham warned at a news conference that history is entering the last great drama, starting in the Middle East as biblical prophecy suggests. He cautioned that the region's danger could have deep American consequences, noting the public is not yet aware of potential outcomes. The text also describes a revised bus route along Ocean Boulevard and nearby streets, adding about 1.5 miles and changing service frequency from half hourly to hourly starting July 26.

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