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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1959

Page

3

Cohen plans marriage to Candy Barr after jail bail

Hollywood accord reports Mickey Cohen, jailed in a state suit over oil matters, intends to wed stripper Candy Barr. Cohen says he has not yet asked for her hand and expects the divorce to finalize in three to four weeks before proposing.

Hollywood Mickey Cohen Candy Barr Mickey Candy Cohen Los Angeles Texas Miss Barr Sunset Strip

State faces revenue loss over long beach tidelands dispute

The California oil and finance commission weighed actions on a boundary claim to the Long Beach tidelands that could cost the city up to 900000 per year in revenue. A special meeting may be called within 10 days to decide possible state action and the impact on city bond funds if revenues are diverted.

Bert Levit Wreeks Mosk Cty Treasury Long Beach

Truman urges broad international program to raise living standards

Former President Truman warns that penny pinching will not buy peace and urges free nations to finance a long-range program to lift living standards in underdeveloped countries. He accuses the Soviet Union of using economic pressure to expand influence in Asia and elsewhere.

Washington UPI Harry S. Truman Eisenhower Congress Truman United States Russia Asia Soviet Union Frey Lmited Thomas Los Angeles Harbor Slit

Port Bridge Fund Pledged to Limit State Loan

Commissioners discussed limiting state highway funds for the port bridge project. A 5 million dollar cap was proposed with flexibility for unforeseen needs. The bridge is described as 7,409 feet long with Harbor Boulevard connections and a 185-foot clearance, facing potential toll plaza and bottleneck concerns.

McClure Thomas Commission Harbor Boulevard Regan Bridge Pacific Ave Front Street Long Beach Sion Towers Harbor San Pedro Seaside Ave Mormon

Yacht Run Aground After Coastal Chase

A luxury yacht with 25 aboard ran aground near Wilmington after a night pursuit. Passengers stayed aboard hoping for refloat, then waded ashore and rode a bus back to Wilmington from Newmark Yacht Landing.

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US Fun to Check Classified for Things You Want to Buy

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Probation for UK landlady in cement theft case

Dorothy Hill, 35, in Cricklade England received probation after trial on charges she stole a 1100 pound bag of cement from her landlord. Police noted a small amount spilled from the bag along the landlord’s yard to her property.

Cricklade England UPI Dorothy Hill

You Ruined Everything at the Sierra Bellflower Visit

A complaining note accuses a partner of ruining two years of dinners at fine restaurants. The writer recalls Isierta at 16227 Lakewood Bellflower and laments finding nothing surpassing the Sierra, but hints a hopeful rebound due to a magnetic personality.

Lakewood Bellflower Maureen MacQuiddy

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