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Independent in Long Beach, California

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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1958

Page

8

Rolling Home Soon Man Stone Man Fights Calcified Bones

A feature profiles John, known as the Stone Man, who lives with severe osteopetrosis. He describes his condition, life stories, and his public appearances in a Nu-Pike trailer setting. Doctors note the calcified bones and immobility, while family and witnesses recount his humor and faith as he awaits death. He believes he may live another century.

Aees Tapatysie Hazel Anolth Ywaasan Dcin Jobe John

Condensed Book Ad for How to Live on 24 Hours a Day

A Reader's Digest condensed feature promotes How to Live on 24 Hours a Day by Arnold Bennett. It claims the article offers practical ideas to use time wisely and emphasizes time as a precious possession. Get the issue at newsstands.

Reader's Digest Arnold Bennett

Million Reactor Starts Atomic Work

The Atomic Energy Commission reported that a five million dollar reactor begun operation at Oak Ridge Tennessee, designed to test feasibility for many experiments near the core.

Washington Atomic Energy Commission Saecy Oak Ridge, Tenn National Laboratory

Surve ys New Home by Bekins Moving Service

A family moves into a new home and Kathy inspects the pew decor while Bekins handles the move. The ad touts Bekins thoroughness and savings on moving and storage services with local contact numbers.

Kathy Fickins Bekins Dutas

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