Former Torrance teacher on trial for burglary
A Torrance High School trainee testified that biology teacher Robert Edward Prowell instructed him to steal school items to boost his grades. John Zamizrala, 19, said he helped steal a hi fi set four adding machines and a calculator and that Prowell later signed a resignation form while admitting guilt.
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Torrance High School
John Zimizla
Cabrillo Ave
Torrance
Ralph K. Pierson
Robert Edward Prowell
Prowell
Zamrzla
Dist
Jack Kirschke
James Grant Siberty
Torrance Unified School District
Jal
Sibert
Werr
Hesperia
John Zam‘wala
I P T Wins Awards in Ad Classes
The Independent Press-Telegram wins top honors in advertising categories at the California Newspaper Advertising Executives awards event. I P T takes first place for use of mat service and local retail series, with two third-place honors for city-wide promotion and color ads. James F P Duncan named secretary treasurer of CNAEA southern unit as convention wraps in Arrowhead Springs San Bernardino.
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Independent, Press-Telewgrarm
Swan
California News
I, P-T
1.P-T
James FP
Duncan
I. P-T
CNAEA
Arrowhead Springs
San Bernardino
Police Open Parley Today Opens 38th annual Peace Officers conference
Members of the California Peace Officers' Assoc will open their 38th annual conference Sunday at the Lafayette Hotel. Police Chief William H. Dovley and Los Angeles County Sheriff Eugene W. Biscailuz co host the convention in six years. Monday sessions led by state chairman James A. Musick feature speakers including Chief William H. Parker and San Joaquin County district attorney Bradford M. Crittenden.
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California Peace Officers’ Asso
Lafayette Hotel
William H. Dovley
Los Angeles
Eugene W. Biscailuz
James A. Musick
Orange ‘County
William H. Parker
San Joaquin County
Bradford M. Crittenden
Policeman Nabs Fleeing Bandit After High Speed Escape
Officer Rollin L. Barlow averted a kidnapping attempt at 3:15 am on S Surfline Pl by stopping John Bennett Howie Jr. 25, a transient, who fired a pistol at the officer. Howie was cornered with two sailors nearby and arrested, with the gun unloaded. Howie had a prior armed robbery record and was in custody for 18 months. A tip from Billy Lee Smith helped identify the suspect.
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Rollin L. Barlow
S. Surfline
Barlow
Nett Howie’ Jr
Billy Lee Smith
Artesia
Smith
Daisy Ave
Ocean Blvd
Howie
Dick Brewer Named L B Jaycee of the Year
Dick Brewer was named outstanding Jaycee of the year and Marvin Tincher was installed as new president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce at a dimmer dance Friday night. Ed Conrady received outstanding director honors, and several officers were installed including Marvin Cheeks, Gene Wekall, Howard Wing, and Eugene Kirkpatrick. Dr. Phillip W. Reames presided as installing officer.
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Dick Brewer
Marvin Tincher
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Thel
Uptown Club
Ed Conrady
Southern California Edison Co
Marvin Cheeks
E. E. Gene Wekall
Howard Wing
Eugene Kirkpatrick
Phillip W. Reames
California
Jaycee
Arraignment in iFork murder case shocks Compton Court
Lawrence Corwin 23 faces murder charges after an 80 year old woman, Martha V. Gibbs, was found dead at 313 South Colin Ave. Corwin allegedly confessed to stabbing 21 times with a barbecue fork following a dispute with his girlfriend. Judge Sidney Kaufman ordered a preliminary hearing for January 11.
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Lawrence Corwin
Compton Municipal
Sidney Kaufman
Corwin
Jane 11
Colin J Ave
Martha V. Gibbs
Gibbs
Colin Ave
Harry
Woman Foils Cafe Robbery at Holler Inn
A 16-year-old Jamstress thwarted a daytime robbery at Holler Inn Cafe on Atlantic Ave when she backed onto the sidewalk. Police say the youth fled with what appeared to be a toy pistol after she exited the cafe.
Wilmington mothers jailed for curfew violations
Four Wilmington women and a husband received 60 day sentences in San Pedro for allowing their children to violate curfew. Judge Bernard Lawler suspended all but two days, with 58 more to serve if future violations occur. Several other parents pleaded not guilty and requested jury trials set for July 30.
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Wilmington
San Pedro
P.M. Curlew
Bernard Lawler
Lawler
Long Beach Father of the Year to be featured Sunday
The Sunday Independent, Press-Telegram will unveil the Long Beach Father of the Year story in a special Father’s Day section. Other features include a Southland Magazine piece on space exploration, a Parade supplement on youth outlook and Who’s Who of American Women preview, plus a Women’s Section on community welfare volunteers.
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Long Beach
Independent, Press-Telegram
Outer Space
Southland Magazine
U.S
Two Lives End In Gas In Long Beach Tragedy
Unemployed World War II veteran van B Platts aged 52 and Jordan High School teacher Joaquin V Miller, 43, died Friday by inhaling gas. Platts was found under bedclothes at 231 E 4th St. a hose from a gas heater connected to the bed. Miller reportedly used a hose from his car exhaust in a closed garage. A note near the phone read take care of mommy boys. Survived by wife Jane and sons William and George. Bodies sent to local mortuaries. McLaughlin elected Long Beach Civic League president with new officers named.
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Jordan
van B. Platts
4Th St
Sheelar-McFadyen Mortuary
Joaquin V. Miller
Farace
Jane
William
George
Hunter's Mortuary
Skindivers Plan Starfish Derby Off Southern California Coast
A large group of Southern California skindivers will hold a starfish cleanup derby Sunday at the Federal Breakwater opposite Pierpoint Landing. About 300 divers are expected to join the operation sponsored by the Southern California Council of Skindiving Clubs and coordinated with The Fathomers Underwater Hunting and Diving Club led by president Howard Conrad. The effort, blessed by the Fish and Game Commission, targets starfish that prey on shellfish beds, harming sport fishing. Divers will bag starfish at depths of 10 to 20 feet and place sacks on the breakwater for eventual removal at sea. The largest starfish winning a trophy.
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Southern California
Pierpoint Land
Southern California Council of
The
Fathomers
Underwater Hunting and Diving, Club
Howard Conrad
Fish and Game Commission
E. McClintock
Pierpoint Landing
Three Charged in San Pedro Kidnap Robbery Case
Three suspects Robert Gant dr. 29 Compton Jessie Earl Bryant 25 and Barbara Ann Dill of Los Angeles faced a four count complaint for kidnaping and robbery in San Pedro. Victims Don Nald Brow 28 and James Green 37 were forced at knife point to surrender 113 and were beaten and dumped nearby. A separate contract for Bridge O 3B Pierson Bellflower was awarded 192383 for five creek crossings on U S 399 in Ventura County by the State Public Works Department.
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San Pedro
District Attorney's Office
Robert Gant
Elm Ave
Compton
Jessie Earl Bryant
Barbara Ann, Dill
Los Angeles
Don Nald Brow
James Green
6Th and
Beacon Sts
Pierson
Bellflower
U.S
Ventura County
State Public Works Department
Briday
On Stage in Long Beach Tonight Several Shows and Events
Today in Long Beach features stage plays The Matchmaker at Long Beach Community Playhouse on 5021 EB Anaheli St at 8 30 PM and The Brass Ring at Magnolia Theatre on 2400 Magnolia Ave at 8 30 PM A 10th anniversary UN dinner is planned by the Long Beach Chapter at Women’s City Club at 7 PM The El Bekal Shriners host a parade downtown at 10 30 AM with members from three other temples.
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Long Beach Community Play House
Anaheli St
Magnolia Theatre
Magnolia Ave
U.N
Long Beach
The
American ‘Assn
United Nations
Women's City Club
Shriners
el Bekal Shriners
Long Beach Shriners Parade Opens One Day Event
Hundreds of Shriners parade through downtown Long Beach at 10 30 am starting Golden Ave and Broadway. Units march along Broadway Atlantic Ocean and Amerian avenues to Municipal Auditorium for opening ceremonies with about 3000 Shriners from Phoenix Sacramento LA and Long Beach. Public performances follow on Pine Ave Nu Fike and Belmont Shore and a Shrine pageant A Night in Arabia at Veterans Memorial Stadium with Monte Blue as commentator.
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Long Beach
Golden Ave
Broadway
Atlantic Ave
Atlantic
Ocean] Blvd
Ocean
American Ave
Municipal Auditorium
Phoenix
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Pine Ave
Belmont Shore
Arabia
Veteras
Memorial Stadium
Monte Blue
Shriner
Hollywood Star
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Prowelli
Paris
Chestnut Ave
Robert E. Prowell
P-T
Bert Resnik
Smite
Daisy
Pace
John B. Howie JR
L.B. Jaycee
Ae “Brewer
Marine Activities and
Jaycee Gaves
Kirkpatrick
Tincher
iFork
Los Cerritos
Douglas A. Newcombe
Los Cerritos P T.A
Roger Coar
Raul ‘Teles
Mar Vista St
Betti Figueroa
W. F St
Rita Figueroa
Walk St
Isabel Perez
Gulf Ave
Raul Telles
Frank Figueroa
Betti Figuerola
Gregory Ramos
W.D St
Skindivers
Fulcher
Colton
Stewart
Jack Carter
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