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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1958
Page
17
Cape Canaveral news reports the Air Force postponed a seventh Atlas intercontinental missile launch due to minor technical difficulties. Officials did not specify the exact trouble, occurring minutes before the planned liftoff, with another attempt expected soon.
NORWALK A two car collision on Firestone Blvd near Studebaker Rd Friday night injured nine people, eight from one family. The severely hurt are Sylvia Ketchpan, 35, and Louis Travino, 5, with minor injuries treated at Carobil Hospital for Romero Travino, 47, Ida Travino, 38, Angela Saughters, 13, Norma N6, Ida 8, Alice 3, and David 7.
A cluttered obituary page lists deaths including George Prank 26 of Anaheim and Andrew Dickerson 98 of San Pedro with service details at Mottell's and Peel Mortuary, plus several probate and non-responsibility notices. Surviving spouses and children named, with dates, locations, and cemetery plans.
More than 40 entries are reported for the Lions Club of Lakewood first annual championship rodeo to be held April 26 27 at Veterans Stars. Chairman Johnny Johnson says the rodeo is sanctioned by the Rodeo Cowboys Association and will align with the Sheriff’s Coliseum and Saugus circuit. In Fargo North Dakota a 22 month old Karl Nelson was found dead in the Red River near his home after going outside to play with his brother.
The Rootes Group introduces updated models including a Hillman 4500cc ohv four powered sedan with longer wheelbase and a station wagon, plus a convertible. The Husky powerplant gains 51 front tracks and a bigger displacement with updated transmission and interior features. Prices hover around 5,050 dollars for the sedan and 11,850 for the convertible, amid broader show coverage. Later, Furyama car show in Long Beach spotlights Ala Kart by Peters Barris shop, with other customs and races noted.Mercedes-Benz U.S. sales jump 61 percent since November per distributor Studebaker-Packard. Scrambles set for Sunday in featured events.
AR reports road racing action in Southern California with Ferrari powered cars and AMA style events. Will feature Willow Springs races near Lancaster starting at noon and a poker rally from Hughes Systems at the Fullerton plant. The scene includes two driver names, venue shifts, and Canal Zone references amid a busy weekend calendar.
In LaGrange Indiana Circuit Judge Donald Z Hunter was charged with failure to yield the right of way after a traffic accident. He signed an affidavit against himself and pleaded guilty on Friday, paying a $16 fine.
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