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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1957

Page

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Suitor Rejected as Princess Margaretha Chooses Freedom

Palace officials in Stockholm said Princess Margaretha rejected suitor Robin DouglawItome after her mother Princess Sibylla and Count Von Essen indicated the match was unsuitable. The couple had reportedly sparked a romance during visits to London where DouglowHome works by day and moonlights as a pianist. Margaretha, 14, though not in line for the throne, reportedly insisted on marrying him despite royal objections.

Stockholm London Jaze Plinist Margaretha Swerlish Sibylla Robin DouglawItome Carl Reinhold = Von Eysen Ag Xo Marc Baretha Doughy Home Douglas-Home Earl of Trone Council Jearer House of Lords von Essen Sunday Express Royal Familly Mr. Douglas-Home Noth Ing Ter Carl Gustaf Princess Margaretha Londen Mayfair Douglas Hlome Trincess Alexandria Kent

Evacuation Drill Turns Town Into Peace Picnic

A large civil defense drill in Deposit New York evacuates 1448 residents from Binghampton by car train and bus. Families move into nearby homes as volunteers oversee the orderly relay of people and supplies in a test praised for its calm execution and lessons for future emergencies.

Deposit Binghampton Raan Archambault Federal Civil Defense Administrator Elvid America

Death takes Tom Doyle, longtime California legislator

Sacramento and Oakland mourn the death of Assemblyman Thomas J. Doyle a 19 year veteran of the California Legislature. Doyle died early Sunday of cancer at his Sacramento apartment after months of illness. Born October 2, 1879 in Oakland he worked as a railroad fireman and conductor before entering business with a brother. He was elected to the Assembly in 1903 representing the 45th district in Los Angeles County and was hospitalized briefly last month for blood transfusions. Survived by his widow Laura and two sons James and Frank both of Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held in Los Angeles and the body sent there.

Sacramento Thomas J. Doyle Los Angeles California Ilean Doyle Oakland India Thealheman Tie Los Angeles County Wid Low Laura James Frank

Frightful pictures warn of Long Beach flood risk

An artful depiction of possible disaster from aubaldence shows fallen buildings Alamitos Bay submerged benches vanished and high tides. Geologists’ city reports imply danger is near and urge immediate council action. A bill for a water pressure subsidy district to protect Wilmington Hed is under council consideration with six weeks left in the session.

Long Beach Alamitos Bay Alate Wilmington Sacetomento

Arbiters Halt War of Latins in Central America

Nicaragua and Honduras agreed Sunday night to a cease-fire in their border conflict. The agreement, negotiated by an OAS peace mission, became effective once Honduras signed. Ricardo Arias of Panama and President Somoza signed, with a formal Tegucigalpa ceremony planned.

Managua Nicaragua Honduras Organiczation of American State 1OAS Luis Somoza Alia TUR Oas Sentre Somoza Totecacinte Anatasio Somoza Anastasio Smozar Gracias A Dios Washington Tegucigalpa Tanduras Alfonso Spain Tonduras

Cop Held as Spy in Bern Caprionage Case

Ex examining magistrate Hana Walder announced Sunday the arrest of Federal Police Inspector Max Ulrich on espionage charges in Bern Switzerland.

Bern Switzerland Hana Walder Sanday Max Ulrich

Catholics Attend Mary Hour in Los Angeles

Thousands attend Mary Hour services in Los Angeles at Cadiseum. Nationwide coverage references McCarthy rally in Washington with photo on Page A-1.

Los Angeles Cadiseum Sen Joseph McCarthy Washington

Dope Raiders Nab 135 in L A

Police with state and federal narcotics officers rounded up suspected drug peddlers in Los Angeles, netting 135 arrests. Among those jailed were Mario A. Cuevas and Antonio Obregon, with 35 ounces of heroin seized valued at over 12000 dollars. A Hollywood raid also netted several in a marijuana smoking party.

Los Angeles Rby Mario A. Cuevas Sis Antonio Obregon AMIS Hollywood London Rome iSunday Express Grace Monaca

Burglars Steal Over Fifty Thousand Dollars In Furs

Palm Springs California police report a burglary at a fur shop early Sunday with losses exceeding $50,000 in valuable furs. Suspects tied to local actress Marion Davies and several Los Angeles residents were linked to the break in through a wall from an adjacent vacant store. Police said arrests followed a tip linking the suspects to the robbery at the furrier’s premises on Hayworth Avenue near San Pedro.

Palm Springs Calif Sandra Mznelli Amprimunjerty Tyra Leal N. Hayworth Ave Holly Marion Davies Desert Robert Ives Inn St. San Pedro Leonard Poller Jin Caroline Leon Charles Los Angeles Dimitri Lesteroff Rome Hayworth Avenue Grace Lenl Courtney Jastisald A. I. Linsey Los Anweek Nzaelie Geles Furrier

Diver Crabb in Russia reported alive by Reynolds News

London based Reynolds News said Commander Lionel Crabb is alive and in the Soviet Union. The claim reportedly came from a government official who said the report was confirmed Saturday night.

London Reynolds News Lionel Buster) Crabb Portsmouth Soviet Union

Miner Plunges 200 Feet in Desert Mine Shaft

RANDSBURG Call reports a miner identified as Francis McCormack fell about 200 feet to his death at the bottom of a waterefied gold mine shaft. Two other men inspecting the shaft climbed to safety as rescuers, aided by about a thousand local residents, searched the shaft area amid reports of foul air after carbide helmet lamps failed.

Randsburg Call Gaiety Ian Francis McCormack Helen Salisbury Danny Perita McCormack Perita

Bar Owner and Manager Arrested in Downtown Skimming Ring

Long Beach police say a drunken-rolling racket broke up after undercover work led to the arrest of Stardust Room operator Robert Wartolun and manager Thomas Burke. They face charges after a sailor reported being swindled for drinks by a “B” girl who slipped money from his pocket, with two young women implicated. Investigators spoke with about 30 patrons and say “R” girls were hired to lure patrons to buy champagne, then skimmed their rolls.

Long Beach Robert W. Holston Thomas Burke Robert Www Tolatun 1St St Octan Blvd Burke Pacific Coast Tiny Holston City Hall Palice Jorstun Gyra Har 4S Tomer

Family survives flash flood sucked through 42 inch culvert

The W E Tyndale family and two children endured a terrifying flash flood near Nashville Georgia. Struck by swift waters, the car was swept into a 42 inch steel culvert under a railroad track. They escaped with cuts and bruises after clinging to the vehicle and finally surfacing onto the highway.

Atlanta W.E. Tyndale Tyndales Tyndale South Georgia

Shelley Winters and Anthony Franciona Wed in Nevada

Shirley Schrift and Anthony Papaleo tied the knot with a five minute ceremony in Carson City. Justice Dan Murphy, unaware the bride and groom were actress Shelley Winters and actor Anthony Franciona, learned their true identities only later.

Carson City Nev Shirley Schrift Anthony Papaleo Justice of the Peace Shelley Winters Anthony Franciona Dan Murphy Misa Winters Franciosa Murphy

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