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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1959

Page

4

Age Not Blood Halts Adoption in Los Angeles Case

A middle aged couple was denied permission to adopt a two year old girl of mixed race living with them since infancy. Superior Judge James McRoberts criticized the age of the applicants while noting the child's mixed heritage should not bar adoption. The County Bureau of Adoptions opposed the plan citing race and the couple's ages. The judge allowed the case to proceed with a focus on the child's welfare and happiness.

Los Angeles Gys James McRoberts John Curtis Florence Sern Fe. Sizga The County Bureau of ‘Adoptions

Eight Die as Brazil Rail Accidents Kill and Wound Dozens

Rio de Janeiro authorities reported two accidents on the government operated Central Railroad. Eight people were killed and about forty injured as rescue teams worked at the scene.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Central Railroad

Boater Survives Lava Falls Rapids On Colorado River

Palos Verdes Estates businessman William G. Cooper recounts a struggle to stay alive after a giant wave swamped his boat in Lava Falls Rapids between Lee's Ferry and Temple Bar. Crewman Chuck Foster aided him. the craft was found ten miles downstream. Cooper plans to attempt the rapids again in 1960.

Palos Verdes Estates Lava Falls Colorado River William G. Cooper Fammer Colorado Rapids Lee's Ferry Temple Bar Chuck Foster Cooper Foster

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