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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

12

Governor Sets Election to Fill McCarthy Seat

Wisconsin politics swirl as Governor Vernon Thomson calls a special election to fill the McCarthy Senate seat after the death of John McCarthy. Republicans debate interim appointments while Democrats promise a fierce response if the law is bent. Party figures name Alvin O Konski Warren Knowles and Glen Davis as possible contenders. Jean McCarthy and Thomson are discussed as potential interim appointees. the date remains undecided.

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Bed smoker starts hotel fire kills three in Worcester blaze

A pre dawn fire at a brick and frame Worcester hotel, caused by a guest smoking in bed, killed three women and injured nine. Peter B. Rice, 49, was arrested as the suspect. The blaze damaged the five story hotel at an estimated $50,000 and prompted an inquest.

Worcester Mass Ag Protean Ee Rice Amaker Mane Peter B. Rice Lima Peru Iig Otel

The Cruelest Swindle Exposed by Confidence Games

This week’s Post reveals how a thousand year old con game targets gullible women, detailing how swindlers spot victims and why they evade arrest. The issue promises eight articles including four stories and serials, plus cartoons and more.

Army Unveils Light Nylon Boat for Air Assaults

The Army announced on Monday the development of a 20 or 21 foot light nylon assault boat designed to carry 15 men. It features a main hull with an 18 inch spray rail and a flotation tube, built to resist damage in action. The craft weighs about 255 pounds.

Washington Army

Decorators Show Opens Premiere Night Telecast

A half hour telecast from Municipal Auditorium will kick off the first annual Decorators Show airing on KTLA 3 at 11 pm on June 12. From June 13 to 16, Long Beach and Southern California designers from Los Angeles Inglewood and San Diego will showcase interior exterior design, furnishings, antiques, and art objects. Produced by Pacific Shows Inc, the event mirrors a Pan Pacific Auditorium show in October with daily public hours from 2 pm to 9 pm.

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Classified tease from Home Uns ad brags on batting averages

An odd classified notice promotes Home Uns services with playful claims about batting averages in selling buying or renting. It urges readers to call a number, Dial Wine Inck 25530, for more details.

Dial Wine

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