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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1957

Page

9

Fusion sign on desk sparks odd identity tale in Long Beach

A coworker notices a six foot sign reading Fusion placed on a desk after a sign from the Fulton Apartments was salvaged during the county courthouse rebuilding. The owner wonders who saved it, while colleagues joke about becoming the “big shot.” Astrologist Princess Astra predicts Miss Universe results favoring Latin American contestants.

Fallen Secon Fulton Futon Magnolia Ave Carol Elizabeth Maurer Asiza Peru Brazil Puerto Rico U.S.A P. S Astra

Eighteen area undergrads honored by Stanford

Eighteen Stanford University students with local homes are cited for undergraduate honors for the year. Tenents include a 3.5 GPA or higher across fall winter and spring quarters. Names and addresses of Long Beach Santa Ana Fullerton and surrounding community students listed with parental details.

Stanford University Twe Robert Lynnwood Alva M. John Patricia Gayle Engaster W. Falmouth Ave Ann Geughter Alfred Huston B. Broadway Marilyn Ann Tower M's Ruth Tower Earl Ave Long Beach

Justice Delayed in Civil Cases Cited by Local Courts

A Long Beach Superior Court series examines the yearlong waits for civil actions, illustrating how delays from filing to trial leave injured plaintiffs financially strained and witnesses fading. Attorneys note insurer patience favors defendants, pushing settlements and undermining justice.

Los Angeles Soong Long Beach Thesday

Life in a Plaster Cast Keeps Lakewood Girl With Fragile Heart

Donna Waldeck, seven, of Lakewood is in a torso to hips plaster cast that allows brief movement and walking. Doctors say her heart is shrinking the chest cavity. without the cast she would be crushed. Parents hope surgery or future medical advances extend her life.

Donna Waldeckep Lakewood Donna Lato Disneyland Laugers Charles Waldecker Pearce Ave Pasadena St. Lukes Hosluck Herife Scieces

Lifeguards Rescue 44 At Local Beaches Sunday

Five boats capsized or threatened along the ocean front and Alamitos Bay as 44 swimmers were pulled from the water. Captain Roy Miller tallies 200000 beachgoers. 16 rescues were in the ocean, 14 in Alamitos Bay, and 14 in Colorado Lagoon. One capsized 11 foot outboard near 62nd Place. None injured.

Ocean Front Alamitos Bay Colorado Lagoon Roy Dutch) Miller Ileguard Tescue Ariptide Alamitos Ave Colorado

Card Tourney Closes Here At Lafayette Hotel

The ninth annual Midsummer Contract Bridge Championships ended a three day session Sunday at the Lafayette Hotel. Jay Saturday set a new tournament record with 1,412 card players competing for honors. Results of the play were announced.

Lafayette Hotel Jay Ister

Drowning Victim From L A Falls to Rainbow Beach

A Los Angeles youth Juan Lozano drowned in a rip current off Rainbow Beach Sunday night while companions Juan Martinez Zenacio Garcia attempted to reach shore. A city lifeguard and four officers using aqua lungs searched 45 minutes without locating the body. Martinez said Lozano cramped while they rode breakers about 300 feet offshore, and Garcia shouted for help as they struggled against the current.

Los Angeles Juan Lozano Lozano Juan R. Martines Zenacio Garcia Long Beach Martinez Garcia Martines Iun Elation Richard A Henry

Woman 23 Dies of Polio After Unable to Get Salk Shot

Mrs. Eileen Marie Pardoe, 23, of 8816 Pat Risk Street Bellflower, died of bulbar polio after failing to receive the Salk vaccine. She fell ill Wednesday, was admitted to County General Hospital, and died Sunday morning at 9. The illness struck despite efforts to obtain inoculation.

Salk Woman Calipolio Foria Tal Sunday Heath

Girl Threatened by Man with Beer Can Opener

A 14 year old girl in Long Beach reported a man about 20 threatened her with a beer can opener near a medical center while she stood with her parent. The assailant, described as wearing denim trousers and a black leather jacket, demanded directions and spoke of vaccines as he advanced, prompting her to scream for help. Local health officials said there was no vaccine shortage and urged caution.

Polices Leman Pardue Terome Elsa Long Beach

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