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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1957

Page

2

Poster Ban Of French Film Ad Sparks Subway Debate

London Transport officials order removal of a poster for That Girl Elisa showing a French can can dancer on a man’s lap. They say the image would offend the traveling public and invite defacement. Local exhibitors propose a tamer replacement to avoid further controversy.

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Shotgun Bandit Robs Long Beach Tavern for $600

A 20 gauge sawed off shotgun wielded by a 21 to 26 year old man held up a Long Beach bar at 1:55 am and netted about $600 from patrons and the cash register. The gunman, described as 5 feet 10 inches, thin, with a hollow face, wore a beige jacket and brown slacks. He told patrons to face down and then fled, leaving officers to inspect the scene at Paul’s Restaurant area near Bellflower Boulevard.

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Roosevelt Weighs New York Mayor Bid

John Roosevelt son of the late President states he has not decided on a bid for New York mayor. He plans to discuss with family and business associates and may announce by Tuesday. The note hints at possible White House support and positions him among five rival candidates to Mayor Wagner.

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Independent 108 20 Cablinked Daily Expert

A fragmentary notice from Long Beach California records an adjudication in a Los Angeles County Superior Court case. It references a decree and docket number C-10880 with details scattered across the OCR text.

Abstr Bt Ping Ave Long Beach Calif Los Angeles County

Weather High and low tides report for today

The United Star Gureau notes today tides at 3.4 fast at 12150 ppm and 8.9 feet at 40179 fm. Tow tides at 0.5 foot at 6s am and 24 feet at 8142 fhm. High Ride Sunday at 1145 pm. Low tides at 55 am.

Starvation Victim Leaves $500000 Fortune Behind

Emma De Hart, a 90 year old Staten Island resident found starved to death, left an estate in excess of 500000 including cash hoards valued at 275000 in the closet among 200000 in banks and 740 shares of stock. A probate battle among relatives ensued as officials searched for a will and valued the assets. The money was reportedly earned from real estate holdings and other ventures.

New York Staten Island Emma Thuhl de Hart Albroke Mme Frank B. Knowlton Oakland Calif

Rebels Seek Senate Probe of Steel Union Corruption

Washington reports that rebels led by C. Rarick from McKeesport Pennsylvania and about a dozen allies asked the Senate Labor Committee to examine charges of corruption within the United Steelworkers union. They cited threats against officers who backed him in February’s union presidency race won by David J. McDonald 404000 to 223000.

Washington Doneld C. Rarick Senate Labor Stackers Committee Afl-Cio United Steel“worker Union Committee John L. McClellan Rarick MelKeesport

Petri's driver to pick up dry cleaning in morning

Offered service promises morning pickup and return for convenience. Men’s dresses priced at 1.63 dollars and women's plain dresses at 1,735 dollars. Call Him-Iack at 6291 for regular stop and easy service.

Petri Iack

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