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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1951
Page
2
Long Beach faced court action over non immediate financial issues as a $2,643 surplus surge was noted. The piece argues for a prison for the City Council and urges maintaining a steady cash reserve including gas and upland funds.
Margaret G. Ryan widow of Basil Ryan of a prominent New York banking family said she fired in self defense when Leonard J. Ray entered her ranch property despite posted no hunting signs. Ray clashed with ranch foreman Evasio Piezera and allegedly pressed his rifle against Mrs. Ryan before she discharged, Ray fell 50 to 60 feet away as an inquest was ordered.
A strong offshore quake off Rhode Island rattled Newport and surrounding coastal areas in New England. Reports describe damaged dishes and pots, widespread alarms, and residents fearing a bombing while Naval Station Newport personnel noted a muffled explosion sound and minimal damage.
A severe thunderstorm lashed Abilene Texas on June 10 with winds up to 12 miles per hour and hail the size of baseballs. Local reports describe vivid lightning and heavy rain disrupting outdoor activities and causing minor property damage.
Evanston, June 10. Pamela Meyers 39 a secretary and fiancée of James Woodworth Farrington died after an apparent cyanide dose following a lovers quarrel with Farrington son of a railroad president John Dow Farrington. The couple's conflict reportedly led to her quick death at Dr James Farrell's Evanston office. Farrington, a Winnetka resident and UMich grad, was not present.
FAIRBANKS Alaska June 9 A passenger William Henry Miles 31 caused a mid flight disturbance on an Alaska Airlines flight from Circle Hot Springs to Fairbanks demanding the pilot let God fly the plane Miles became incoherent and assaulted the cabin smashing three windows and tossing cargo out of the window He was jailed upon landing and received medical treatment The pilot Don Julishizer reported the incident and police awaited at the airport
New York comedian Million Hers raised over a million dollars in a Damon Runyon cancer fund telethon while shedding nine pounds. The event drew public support and media attention as donors contributed to the cause.
Fifteen-year-old David McCartey of Ontario, California and 14-year-old Eugenie Abell of Los Angeles were stranded after a pickup truck wreck five miles from Hunt near the Vulture mines. Abell was rescued. McCartey remained missing after two days with exposure and injuries. Deputies planned a renewed hunt at dawn.
A life size nude statue of a Greek nymph weighing over 300 pounds was stolen from a campus marquee at Amherst College. The loss was disclosed as alumni inspected the college treasures, recalling a similar theft decades earlier involving a figure named Sebrina.
High tides today reach 3.8 feet at 441 p.m. with lows near 0.5 feet at A. bo a.m. and 2.7 feet at 8:50 p.m. Tomorrow’s high tides are 3.2 feet at 2 a.m. and 4.3 feet at 4:52 a.m. Lows are 0.8 foot at 4 a.m. and 2.4 feet at 11:00 p.m.
Rose Marie Birde sall, 24, goes on trial for the murder of Warren L. Eddenfield, 46, on a Mount Baldy road after confessing to bludgeoning him with a vodka bottle during a struggle. Sheriff cites risk of prejudice from visits as trial proceeds.
Kansas City June 10 Rep Lennard T Irving facing two indictments over union funds was re elected president and financial secretary treasurer by lopsided margins Irving carried 514 votes to 114 for Marvin Miller in the president race and 502 to ? for Harry Strong in the business agent contest Roy E Livingston, indicted with Irving, was re elected by a large margin over Joe Cappe
Hubert Beasley former sheriff and state police chief in New Mexico surrendered to federal officials and began a one year term at La Tuna federal prison north of El Paso for torturing a Black man jailed in the murder case of Guida Congler known as Cricket.
About 18 000 ex-Oklahomans gathered at Bixby Park for their annual picnic causing the park to feel packed with elbows and grass, as supplies ran short and registration blanks ran out. Miss Mayme Wright said attendees exceeded expectations, while Ron Tiny Roebuel led a prayer and Lloyd Keller welcomed guests. Jules Strongbow served as master of ceremonies for two and a half hours of Oklahoma style entertainment by the Municipal Band and other groups.
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