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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1959

Page

7

Stunt at Party Fractures Spine In Boston Apartment

Harvard graduate student Jonathan Swinchatt, 22, of Larchmont New York, attempted a 20 foot ledge walk between second floor windows as a party stunt. He slipped and fell onto concrete steps, fracturing his spine and breaking both ankles. police said the incident occurred Sunday at his Boston area residence.

Boston UA Harvard Jonathan P. Swinchatt Larchmont N.Y Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Heuss Improving After Illness In Bonn Hospital

President Theodore Heuss in Bonn remains under care after a feverish illness. Heuss, described as improving, entered the hospital last Friday and plans to leave within a few days according to officials.

Bonn Germany Theodore Heuss

California Legislature braces for 200 bills today

In Sacramento, at least 200 new bills are expected as the 120 day session nears adjournment on June 1. The Rules Committee and two thirds vote are required to introduce measures after Tuesday, with many major items already in play but unresolved.

Sacramento California Rules’ Committee

Reading Firms Merge in World Organization

Reading Guidance Center Inc of Long Beach merges with Reading Laboratory Inc to form a global reading organization. They plan full clinical and classroom facilities across reading levels. Zweig says the center focuses on remedial reading via psychologists and educators. The laboratory emphasizes speed reading for children and adults and has served Time Inc and major firms. Branch offices exist in San Francisco Santa Barbara and Garden Grove with broader US and international reach.

Reading Guidance Center Inc Atlantic Ave Reading Laboratory Inc Richard L. Zweig Long Beach Zweig Reading Guidance Center Time Inc West Jem Electric Co National Broadcasting Co U.S. Steel San Francisco Sant Barabara Garden Grove Reading Laboratory United States England Australia India South America

Tierney Booked on Drunk Count in Hollywood

Hollywood actor Lawrence Tierney aged about 40 was arrested on a plain drunk charge in the 1600 block of Cahuenga Boulevard Sunday after arguing with three other men. Police described Tierney as preparing to engage in a disturbance while the other three men remained sober.

Hollywood Lawrence Tierney John Dillinger Hollywood Sunday Tierney Cahuenga ‘Boulevard Lestie F. Jones

Cardinal Grente Dies Second in John's Reign

Le Mans France dispatch reports Cardinal Grente aged 87 died after a monthlong illness. He was created cardinal in the same consistory as Cardinal Borghese and would have been the pope’s heir apparent if he lived. The report notes his death followed a severe flu attack and coma onset.

LE Mans France Ginger Rogers New York UPI Cardinal Grente Los Angeles Pope San Francisco London John XXIII Frobisher Bay St. Peter Chile Jose

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