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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1957

Page

2

Amazingly, Three Men Claim Giant Carp Pulled Them Off Boat

The three Teorlu, IN men said a carp dragged them from their boat on the Milnel River, insisting they caught a huge fish. They provided no evidence. witnesses supported their tale though the carp reportedly got away. Other items include a New Jersey divorce filing, a Britain quad birth, a tomahawk incident in New York, a drunk driving case in Chicago, a courthouse treasure hunt in Marion, and daylight saving debates in Sacramento.

Milnel River Dan Dave Coy Wendell Davis Can Dave Wendell Paterson N. J Mia Margaret Raska Alsvorce London Celia Philip Britain Bix Yenta New York William W. Martin Martin Tle Marion WGGH Eisenhower Sacramento Leverette DD House Imperial Valley el Centro

Mother Jailed as Children Placed in Foster Care

Fresno news reports Amy Garrett, 27, of Fresno, jailed for seven year term after defrauding county Welfare of 200 dollars. Her children aged five months to six years were placed in foster homes. A felony grand theft charge filed last February cited falsifications in welfare fund claims. Superior Judge George L. DeWalt handed the sentence.

Fresno Amy Garrett Mra Garrett

Brown Defies Whisper Threats Over Obscene August Issue

California Attorney General Edmund Brown stood firm after Whisper magazine threatened legal action for alleged suppression of the August issue. Brown warned distributors that California law bans dissemination of obscene material and indicated further action could follow after earlier indictments tied to Confidential.

San Francisco California Whisper Scandal Magazine Eds Imund Brown Brown Nobert Harrison Tribeisher of Confidential Whipper Whlisper New York Clarence Linn Los Angeles

53 Year Old Boy Trapped Traversing Railings in Newark

A 53-year-old man, Mike Garsky, wedged his head between porch railings while awaiting at an Episcopal House of Prayer event in Newark. Police and emergency crews freed him in about 15 minutes using a pneumatic jack and crowbars, with tides noted by the Bureau of something.

Newark Nlum Mike Garsky Episcopal House of Prayer Allesandra Garsky Mike Pleni Ea Waaninaten United Sia Burvauy Tipes Pam Auneaty

Two Doll Co Officials Arrested for Office Fire

New York police say Bert Tipan and Alex Roznetowski admitted setting a blaze at their Doll Co offices on Manhattan West Pine Avenue to collect $30,000 in insurance. Both executives were arrested Monday after watching the fire.

New York Bert Tipan Alex.Sander Roznetowski Dalivery Viola Toy Co Manhattan Pine Ave Calif Los Angeles County Deeree Ne

Congressman Craig Floss Impresses at Subsidence Hearing

At a Congressional Committee hearing on subsidence, Craig Floss earned respect and liking from fellow lawmakers. The record notes that personal esteem among Congressmen matters for pursuing district goals, as cross party disputes give way to loyalty on nonpartisan issues.

Craig Flossmer Congressional Committee

Critics protest Ontario shield symbols on King's Highway signs

Petronius Jr reports U critics denounce provincial symbols on road signs across Ontario. Signs which once bore the crown now display district shields, sparking accusations that the crown benefits certain districts. Critics argue Congress trust and seniority determine influence, citing Hosmer and Long Beach as examples.

Toronto Ont King's

Driver Dies in Fiery Collision With Iowa Train

LINWOOD, IOWA A streamliner passenger train struck a truck Monday causing a blast of flame. The truck driver Harold Spittler 37 Davenport was killed instantly. Engineer Pearl Hart 62 Eldon was severely burned and a crew member was singed. Wreckage flew 300 feet and a telephone pole was knocked down. Two cars were involved and four people were injured.

Linwood Iowa Ralx

Hotel Advert hush tones at Huntington Hotel Long Beach

An old hotel advertisement describes the Huntington Hotel on Ocean Boulevard Long Beach with dining room service and a private bath. It notes a club regular dinner price of $2.15 and mentions Chas A Barnett in a brief, period voice.

Bosch Huntington Hotel Tan Ogean Blvd Long Beach Ceven Twa Lobbie Aieo Emet de Palette Chas, A Barnett Denen

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