Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Independent in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1958

Page

2

Oxford students cheer as necking strike fizzles out

At Oxford University the H-bomb protest fades as Monday reports declare the necking strike a flop. Janet Dawson and Helen Thoss voice mixed views on the weekend action while Betty Hutton briefly shifts to lighter topics. A separate arrest report notes Mrs. Waller and Mrs. Byerly charged with drunkenness after a Cadillac incident and questioned by police.

Oxford University England Janet Dawson London Helen Thoss Devon Betty Hutton Lake’ Charles Selflcers

Mrs Waller guarded as trial resumes in drunk driving case

LOS ANGELES report says Marjorie Durant Waller, 28, heiress to the Post cereal fortune, may reveal why private detectives guard her home when her misdemeanor drunk driving trial resumes today. She declined to comment, citing ongoing legal proceedings and earlier claims of attempted witness shakedown. Betty Hutton and Alan Livingston announce divorce after public rift, noting love remains despite Betty's nightclub schedule.

Los Angeles Marjorie Durant Waller Post Fortune Ron Waller

Detroit window washer dumps party leftovers after no-shows

Liberty Sam Dougherty, a Detroit window washer, planned a thank you party for 40 friends who never arrived. He aired frustration at the no-shows while preparing for his October baby, noting weather, illness, blind dates, and a store audit as excuses. He blamed indifference and said he might quit his business if needed.

Detroit Eugenes Dougherty Liberty Sam Lalomla Liberty Sam Sydney Australis Losis Faerce Veter

Nurse Sues for 125000 Over Auto Crash at 7th and Olive

Mrs. Iva M. Cox of Lakewood filed a $125,000 damage suit in Superior Court alleging negligence by George Washington Milligan after a Feb 8 auto collision at 7th Street and Olive Avenue. Cox sustained head and internal injuries. attorney Louis J. Hart represents her.

7Th St Olive Ave Iva M. Cox Lorelei ‘J Ave Lakewood George Washington Milligan 45Th Louis J. Hart

First Head of Clerks Group Elected in Azusa

Margaret Heartwell is named the first president of the Southern California City Clerks Association formed in Azusa. The group will include members from 11 counties and aims to boost clerks' efficiency through quarterly discussions. Next meeting set for May 23 in Long Beach. Other officers include Harold Campbell first vice president Jack Felton second vice president Helen Rieck recording secretary Hazel Cassel corresponding secretary and Dorothy McGaffey treasurer.

Margaret Heartwell Southern California City Clerks Asm Azusa Helen Rieck Inglewood Hazel Cassel Upland Dorothy McGaffey South Gate

Pioneer Editor of Radio TV Dies

Charles E. Butterfield, 65, first AP editor of radio and later television, died Monday in Lakeland Florida. He retired in 1954 after 48 years in newspapers. Beginning with wireless and radio, he joined AP in 1927 as radio editor and ran a radio and later radio TV column for 27 years.

Lakeland Fila Charles E. Butterfield Associated Press Butterfield Jed Associated Press Newsfeatures

Fast Life of the Measure Prompts City Tax Ballot Call

Petronius Je notes today’s ballot could drive a large turnout as residents worry over tax increases. The piece argues passage is vital to protect downtown and harbor industries. mentions potential tax hikes if amendment fails and urges voters to respond. Also reports Narcotics sentence for Buddy Gordon Martens, 24, of Harbor City, three months jail and three years probation after Jan. 15 arrest for possession with four bags of marijuana found at his home.

Buddy Gordon Mactens 252Nd St Harbor S City Sur Relph K. Pierson Martens

City votes on pact to curb subsidence risks

The amendment allows the city to sign a fait agreement to halt subsidence. It frames voting as a civic duty with a brief time commitment and appeals to citizen responsibility to participate in the polls.

Weather High and Low Temperatures Reported by US Burraug

The United States Weather Bureau provides daily temperature readings showing the day’s high and low temperatures for Burraug. The report notes temperature ranges and forecasts conditions for the region.

United States

Independent Daily Long Beach Ad Rates and Publication Note

The snippet shows the Independent Daily in Long Beach California with details on publication as a second class matter since March 27, 1843, adjudicated by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County on October 4, 141, decree No. C-10280. It lists carrier and daily rates: two dollars per month and twenty four dollars per year, single copy price one cent.

St. and Pie Ave Long Beach Calif Long Beach 2 Superior Court Los Angeles County

Grace Kelly wedding stamps sell out quickly

A Monaco consular report cited by a New York Times radio bulletin says Grace Kelly wedding stamps are completely sold out. Elmont Stamp Co offers a collection including Grace Kelly stamps and other Monacan issues via its Paris office, with mint sets totaling 15 stamps for $1.00 to introduce their service.

New York New York Times Monaco Grace Kelly Elmont Wmonaco Paris Washington Lincoln Roosevelt Eisenhower Elmont Stamp CO West 35Th St New York i

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Tead Thomey Mrs. Waller Vanes Hollywood NBC Alan Livingston Betty Walch Ann Blyth Colleen Kathleen Mary James McNulty Kathleen Timothy Maureen Ann McNultys Spurn de Lig Efog Ner Grace L.B Radio-Tv Petronius Ea FT Okla City Otaha Cna Vegas Phoenix Boston Pittaburgh Chicago Portland Cleveland St. Louia Denver St. Paul Des Moines Salt Lake San Frans Fairbanka Miami Bundaa Sune Dallery Nue Honor Grace Kelly National Distillers Products Company Philadelphia TWA Siesta TWA Golden Banner Coach TWA Hemlock Wilton Hotel Anderstream Trans World Airlines
Search Courier

Search the Independent Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Independent?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication