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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1959

Page

5

Economy Jug Saves City Budget From Booze Losses

Long Beach police lab saves about 173 dollars yearly by distilling confiscated liquor into high proof ethanol used as a dehydrator and solvent for testing. Simonds notes the jug stores alcohol from booked citizens and is used to support the city budget amid criminalist work.

Ben Cunningham Tory Long Simonds Beach LHS Long Beach Ralph L Simonds Citi Long Beach City Solent Police Laboratory Stexp Elim

Herman Ruby Composer of Tin Pan Alley Dies at 63

Beverly Hills reports the death of Herman Ruby a noted songwriter behind Cecilia I Always Be in Love With You and Just Pals He had been ill for years and spent time confined to his home Ruby aged 63 is survived by his wife Betty ASCAP member for 37 years was a familiar figure in New York music circles

Beverly Hills UPS Herman Ruby New York Tin Pan Alley ASCAP American Society of Com. Authors, and Publishers Ruby Betty Finch Jsge Washington Rerjon Connie Miller Wheieve Finch Miss Tre Mt At Bis

Cornsilk Backlash? Tobacco Free Cigarette Spur Almost Research

Washington experts confirm a new tobacco free cigarette may use corn silk bagasse and other plant fibers. Agriculture scientist Lolis Williams notes no tobacco and possible flavor additives while Kentucky agronomist R B Griffiths cites plant fibers and corice root traces as components.

Lolis Williams Agriculture Department Willams University of Kentucky, Agronomist Jota Sherman Cooper Ray R. B. Griffiths Kentucky Agronomst Williams

Ask Death for Finch Not for His Paramour

In West Covina, Dr. Finch, a wealthy surgeon, faces a murder charge in the shooting of his wife on July 18. The bail hearing debated premeditation as prosecutors seek the death penalty while defense argues no evidence of planning. The judge noted public interest and acknowledged Finch’s and his father’s reputations amid ongoing court proceedings.

West Covina Ah Finch Bernardine Finch Carole Tregoff Municipal Ned Nelsen

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