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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1961
Page
4
A Burton on Trent man charged with drunkenness told the judge he could not pay his ten shilling fine. He offered a tip claiming it was worth ten shillings toward a bet on the Grand National.
A local Oscar Sweepstakes invites readers to vote on Academy Award categories using official ballots. Entries must be mailed by April 17 and postmarked by then to win prizes including theater passes, studio tours, and luncheons with stars. Winners announced April 21.
In Paris UPI reports Assistant Polish military attache Vladislav Darmach departed by plane to Warsaw Monday after France expelled him on suspicion of illegal activities against state security. Official sources did not explain the expulsion, but informed sources noted Darmach was targeted two weeks earlier for suspected espionage.
Hollywood reports Clark Gable’s widow Kay Gable gave birth to John Clark Gable by Caesarean at Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital. The newborn, weighing five pounds, bore ear traits and a strong resemblance to his late father, though Kay said he “Tonks just like Pal.” Mrs. Gable faced joy despite the kingly star’s death from a heart attack November 16 at age 59.
Public notice lists starting times for cinema features across Long Beach venues. Entries include titles such as Galdean Seven Souls, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, Tess of the Star, Midnight Lace, The Sundowners, and Sunrise at CampbelBay with showings through the evening.
Pat Hawley, the 39 year old actor, finalized a homestead claim to Laguna Beach by moving sand to satisfy a 60 day requirement. He used a two ton truck, moved sand 20 to 30 yards, and drew police attention before declaring success. Hawley then claimed a 3000 foot beachfront and offered to sell it back to the city for 16 million.
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