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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1958

Page

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Realization of Todd Crash Shocks Industry Officials

Federal crash investigators said the Lockheed Lodestar carried producer Mike Todd and three others when it plunged in the Zuni Mountains near Here New Mexico. Investigators in Santa Monica will determine causes over weeks as salvage and identification proceed. Weather and engine status are being examined to explain the crash and only one engine appeared active at impact.

Grants N. M. Ai Mike Todd Todd Lucky Liz Zuni Mountains Here Phillip Goldstein Santa Monica Calif Civil Aeronautics Board Albuquerque Goldstein CAB French-Fitzgerald Mortuary Inj

No Longer Asks for Husband By VerNON

Elizabeth Taylor endures a sleepless night after learning her husband Mike Todd is dead in a plane crash. Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds visit to comfort her as she grieves, fears she may have spoken of their life together, and hopes for the phone call that never comes. Lisa Todd, seven months old, rests nearby as friends shield her mother from further shock.

Beverly Hills Liz Mike Elizabeth Taylor Mike Tord Eddie Fisher Debbie Reynolds United Press Wollow Jack Tor Fisher Miss ‘Taylor Chicago Todd Drova Fishers David Nivens Michael Wildings Miss Taylor Todds Lisa

Weatherman faces pressure in revised plan at pole base

The weather man character realizes a flaw in his plan to become a Neroe in Long Beach. Amid talk of represeurization he notes rainfall figures were listed for the wrong Navy base and concludes re refrigerating pressure would work only at the Navy base at the South Pole.

Long Beach South Pole

Armed Boys Terrorize Town in Oklahoma Shootout

In Woodward Oklahoma two youths aged 12 and 10 robbed Floyd Blair’s market triggering a gunfight that left Blair dead at 49 Adrian Wilson 22 and Edward Kinney 47 injured. Police captured the two suspects named Robert Smith 12 and David Smith 10 after a gas assault during a pursuit.

Woodward Okla Oklahoma Floyd Blair Blair Adrian Wilson Edward Kinney Robert Smith David

Pasadena Fire Destroys Yard Sparks Large Loss

A two alarm blaze at Urban Lumber Co on South Pasadena Ave broke out Sunday morning, causing over 200000 in damage. Firefighters contained the flames within 90 minutes but continued burning through dawn threatening about 20 homes and the Union Pacific Freight Depot on Vernon Ave.

Pasadena Urban Lumber Co Pasadena Ave W. Heidner Union Pacific Vernon Ave

Noilo City Fire Kills Two and Destroys Homes

A four hour blaze in Noilo City central Philippines killed two people and injured sixty. The Philippine Red Cross said the fire destroyed over 700 houses leaving about 20,000 people homeless. Damages were estimated at 1.5 million dollars.

Manila Noilo City Philippines Philippine Red Cross

Navy warns youths after live ammo found on Surfside beach

The Navy warned youngsters to avoid ammunition washing ashore at Surfside after live rounds were found on the coast. A safety demonstration at Seal Beach showed the dangers of firing caps and powder, with officials urging calling police or Navy if items are seen.

Sunset Beach Navy Surfside Seal Beach Seal

Quake in Japan Jolts Northern Region, No Casualties Reported

A slight earthquake shook northern Japan early today according to the Central Meteorological Observatory. No casualties or damages were reported.

Tokyo Japan Central Meteorological Observatory

VPP Vinge Independent What Price

A life saving Air Force pilot suffers a broken back after a crash while serving. The report notes danger and impact on national defense. Additional brief items reference North Carolina incidents on a separate page.

Widow Irma Hoefly Found Dead in Belmont Shore Home

Irma Hoefly, 67, widow and Belmont Shore property owner, was found dead Sunday morning in her East Ocean Boulevard home. Police believe she died Thursday while watching television. neighbors reported she rarely missed daily news. The case links to heart trouble and a long-ago boating death of her husband Julius in 1946. Service pending at Rose Garden Mortuary. San Pedro teen gang violence erupts as four Wilmington youths fire on rivals, injuring none. four youths arrested for assault with intent to murder. Incident underscores rising youth gang violence in the San Pedro-Wilmington area.

Irma Hoefly Belmont Shore E. Ocean Blvd Hoefly Julius Hoefly Colorado River Long Beach New York City Run Hungary Germany Rose Garden San Pedro Wilmington Harebor Division San Y Pedro-Wilmington Demetrito D. Hees Bay Point St Charles L. Pryor Papeete St Steve Amador Seagrove St. l John M. Laurite E. Pacific St

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