Lewd L B Movie Raid Shocks North Long Beach Community
Police acting on a tip raided a North Long Beach home Friday night and halted a showing police termed exceptionally filthy. About 20 men, mostly Downey plant workers, attended the screening run by James E. Fraley who headed the operation. Andrew J. Gressett Jr aided, inviting coworkers for $2 each. Police found thousands of nude images in a darkroom set up as a studio. nine vice squad officers entered quietly, questioned attendees, and released all but Fraley and Gressett, with no charges against patrons anticipated.
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Hysteric Crowds From Red Zone Swarm Berlin
Berlin reports a refugee surge from the Soviet zone as 24500 flee west on Friday, bringing February total to 48300 and year to 63000. West Berlin and West Germany boost airlift to 700 800 daily and plan 1100 in ten days amid mass desertions and upheaval. People include farmers and skilled workers facing quotas and fear.
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Major shakeup in U S attorneys nationwide
Washington AP reports a broad dismissal of three U S attorneys and a high level reshuffle of federal prosecutors. Walter J. Cummings resigns March 1 as Solicitor General amid criticism. Brownell calls for Charleston official Larry Andrews to resign for improper defense work. New U S attorneys include Myles J. Lane replacement by J Edward Lombard Jr in Southern New York with a 10 800 salary, plus nominations for Minnesota and Massachusetts posts.
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Pennsylvania Court Rules Korean Conflict Not War
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled the Korean conflict is not war, potentially impacting insurance policies for two Army servicemen killed in Korea and in a U.S. accident. The majority opinion held the Korea action is not a war in the constitutional sense, affecting policy coverage under denial clauses.
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Woman Injured In Fall From Car On Compton Boulevard
Bellflower authorities report Elizabeth Stanehouse 43 of Stanbridge Street Norwalk fell from a moving car at Compton Boulevard and Clark Street Friday night. She suffered internal injuries and was listed in critical condition after being transported to Los Angeles General Hospital from Bellflower Medical Center. Driver James Campbell 39, a rancher of Stanbridge Street Norwalk, fled the scene but later returned. deputies arrested him for drunken driving.
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Protestant Churches Band Form Long Beach Council
More than 200 people attended the first meeting at First Church of the Brethren as the Long Beach Council of Churches was formed with 28 Protestant congregations represented. Dr. Wallace Moore was elected president. other officers include Dr. Reuben Pieters as vice president, Elsie Farris secretary, Gus Walker treasurer, and Robert Walker executive director. The council adopted by laws creating departments for education, leadership training, church schools, interchurch activities, finance, and public relations. The group plans to study the community's moral needs, moderated by Rev. William H. Myers with endorsement from Rev. Emerson Hangen and Municipal Judge Martin De Vries.
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Long Beach State College
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First Presbyterian Church
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Long Beach
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Spring Fashion Week Shapes Long Beach Style
The Sunday Independent Press Telegram previewed Spring Fashion Week with advance fashion pictures and plans to feature new designs by leading designers. The Sunday edition will show models and the women's pages will carry fashion features as part of the weekly fashion showcase.
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Warren Avoids Federal Patronage in New Appointments
In Sacramento on Friday Warren said he would not initiate any recommendations for federal patronage jobs. He addressed possible new appointments in San Francisco and other areas, emphasizing a stance against patronage.
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Solons Hit Outrages Over Soviet Persecution
Washington AP Senate vote 79 to 6 condemns Russian persecution of minorities. House committee backs anti-enslavement resolution denouncing Soviet bondage, sent to the floor with no changes. Taft predicts Senate action next Friday. House action expected next week.
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Jury Convicts Youth In Crash That Killed Two
A Norwalk youth was found guilty Thursday of two counts of misdemeanor manslaughter in the deaths of a mother and daughter on November 23. The jury, after six hours and requests for definitions of gross negligence, set March 27 for sentencing with possible probation. The crash occurred near Carson Street and Woodruff Avenue. The verdict reduced the charges from felony manslaughter to misdemeanors with a potential range of county jail terms. Dep. Dist. Atty. Tony Joyce led the case.
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Mystery at Redondo Beach Man Found Dead
Police investigate a street death at a hotel on 14 N Pacific Ave Redondo Beach. Lynn Harriman 44 was found by officers after an unidentified woman called. Mrs Merlyn Rumbeck 47 a hotel resident is held as a material witness awaiting autopsy results.
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Adenauer plans visit to Rome and Washington
Chancellor Adenauer of West Germany said Friday he will visit Rome to attend West European foreign ministers conferences. He will be in Washington next month for talks before he leaves, focusing on the main subject of the conferences.
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Harbor Dope Ring Tied To Local Junior High Scandal
San Pedro police arrested 19 year old Victor Zamudio at his 1412 Second Lt home on suspicion of narcotics violations after a 14 year old girl accused him of supplying marijuana to junior high students. Investigators seized marijuana in his cellar and a tobacco tin full of cannabis from a coat. Neighbors reported a steady stream of girls visiting his home while Zamudio claimed the drugs were for his own use and that he got them from a merchant seaman. Police vowed to pursue felony charges and question known associates and other teens tied to the case.
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Fires Leave Heavy Damage Across Los Angeles County
Three Friday fires in Los Angeles County caused estimated damage exceeding 350000. The Whittier Laundry in Whittier suffered likely over 250000 in loss per Fire Chief Arch B Alford. In Lancaster three hours of flames destroyed three business buildings totaling about 100000. A separate blaze at Fico and Berenda in Los Angeles burned a theater building out of control for half an hour.
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Storm Heads Down Coast Weather Watch For Long Beach
A not so-pleasant weekend is forecast with rain likely in Long Beach and vicinity. Forecasters predict clouds and a southward moving storm from the north, with Sunday afternoon rain possible. Today's high around 65, about 2 degrees cooler than Friday's 67.
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