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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1959

Page

5

Fire Inspectors Find Heavy Increase in Home Hazards

Long Beach fire crews report a sharp rise in home fire hazards during January and February with 1094 of 2177 dwellings failing inspections. Fire Chief Frank Sundeman urged a citywide cleanup push during Clean-up Week starting today, backed by the Chamber of Commerce and Safety Council. Hazard types include rubbish, flammable liquids, improper storage, and worn wiring.

Long Beach William R. Spurrier Frank Sundeman Sandeman Spurrier Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee Long Beach Safety Council The Insurance Asso Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau Beach

Jailed Widow Under Strain From Deaths

Los Angeles dispatch reports wealthy widow Thelma Gaston, 69, missing since March 2, was jailed for shoplifting after eight days and later convicted on a guilty plea. She cited loss of husband and son and a foul play fear as motives, with her car found abandoned and attorney Leo Goodman's Las Vegas statement promising further study of the case.

Los Angeles UPI Sylvia Stanley Thelma Gaston Leo Good- 20 Las Vegas Nev

Fragmentary notice hints at court case and deaths in 1957

Incomplete OCR text shows references to a legal matter involving Mrs. Gassclient and mentions deaths of her son and husband within a nine month period. It notes a five day sentence and police discovery, with Goodman and friends cited as sources.

Gaston

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