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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1959

Page

2

Wife Slain After Family Row Over Wife Working

Ruth M. Lewis 41 was fatally stabbed by her husband Eugene Lewis 45 during a heated dispute over her employment. Philip 20 and a younger son witnessed the scene as Phillip delivered a resignation letter. Eugene was booked on suspicion of murder. police believe he inflicted self wounds while stabbing his wife and arm. He is in serious but stable condition.

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Comparative Heroics On A Los Angeles Music Hall Plan

LAC highlights a plan to build a county funded civic music hall in the Los Angeles Civic Center with private donations. Estimates vary, with figures around 6 to 10 million dollars and 4 million in private gifts. The piece questions publicity, scope, and who pays for added facilities, noting conflicts with a separate downtown proposal and urging taxpayer consideration.

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Safeway Plans Alaska Outlets in Anchorage Expansion

Safeway Stores Inc announced plans to open two stores in Anchorage this year, marking its entry as a major food retailer in Alaska. In the stockholders’ report, President Robert A. Magowan said the company had its most successful year, with gross sales up over 5 percent to 2.225 billion and net profit of 33.4 million.

San Francisco ATI Safeway Stores, Inc Anchorage Alaska Robert A. Magowan Safeway

Oslo Weather Man Adds Five Minute Forecast

The Oslo weather forecaster expands daily routine with a special five minute segment detailing mountain and resort area conditions as thousands gather for Easter skiing.

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Radio Racket Ties Mob to Juke Boxes in New Orleans

UPI reports a Senate Rackets Committee hearing on moblinked juke box operations in Jefferson Parish New Orleans. Witnesses allege Vincent Marcello and brother controlled coin machines through the Jefferson Music Co. amid labor tension and police collusion fears. FCC weighing license revocation for federally licensed radio networks tied to the scheme.

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Bank Robber Shot Down by Patrons in Hibernia Heist

In San Francisco a would be robber at Hibernia Bank was knocked down by patrons after a failed holdup. Witness Robert Lennon, 36, itinerant, and guards intervened as the gunman demanded cash. A reflexive reaction by a nearby grandmother, Frances Griffith, 43, led to the alert that stopped the robbery. Guard William Garry, 57, restrained the assailant until police and officers arrived. The incident occurred Saturday. details indicate the gunman was Denton or similar alias and the weapon discharged without further injury.

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Call of the North Film Project Plans Arctic Shoot

An Italian film company will begin work in the Arctic next month on a feature film featuring an Eskimo home, answering the call of the North. The project signals a bold overseas production move into extreme northern conditions and storytelling themes.

Ottawa Arctic

Huntington Hotel Leads Odd Promos and Plans

A fragmented notice from Long Beach California describes a hybrid advertising blurb for a Huntington area event and dining options. It mentions Dawn and Harbor View, a private siflinpbarm venue, and references a Weekly rate of 240 dollars per person per week under a generic All American Plan. The text is garbled with multiple misread terms and lacks clear event details or dates.

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Dag Hammarskjold Meets Afghan Premier in Kabul Visit

United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold met Premier Mohammed Daud of Afghanistan in Kabul during his Asian tour. The talks covered regional issues and cooperation as Hammarskjold continued his mission to engage Asian nations.

Kabul Afganistan UPI United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Mohammed Daud Afghanistan

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