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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1959

Page

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Charity Controls Sought

Long Beach officials consider tighter supervision of charitable drives. Lea VanderLans urged an ordinance amendment to create a Charitable Services Commission and require fund-raisers to file accounting within 30 days. The five member panel would oversee drives for four-year terms, appointed by the mayor with council confirmation.

Long Beach Community Welfare Council Lea Vander Lans Welfare Group Charitable Services Commission

Deaths in Plastic Garment Bags Spark Public Alarm

Report cites concern over suffocation deaths of children in plastic garment bags as a growing issue on Independence Day. Democratic lawmakers delay action on two diplomatic appointments, harshly criticizing the administration's foreign policy.

Two Capital planes in separate crashes kill 29

A Viscount turboprop disintegrated near Baltimore killing 27 aboard and four crew. Fifteen miles west at Charleston WV a four engine Constellation crashed into an embankment killing two with six hospitalized of 44 aboard.

Baltimore Capital Airlines Constellation Charleston W. Va Civil Aeronautics Board Washington Midland Mich Brunswick

Eddie Fisher and Elizabeth Taylor wed in Las Vegas divorce

Eddie Fisher divorced Debbie Reynolds and married Elizabeth Taylor in a brief Las Vegas ceremony. Taylor, grieving over Mike Todd's death, glowed as Fisher sang to her. Reynolds, in Hollywood filming, said she has no regrets and wished the couple happiness. The pair flew to Los Angeles amid fan chaos, planning a European honeymoon.

Las Vegas Nev Eddie Fisher Elizabeth Taylor Debbie Reynolds Miss Taylor Mike Todd Fisher Miss Reynolds Hollywood Eddie Land

Twining Undergoes Lung Surgery In Washington

Gen. Nathan F. Twining chairman of the joint chiefs underwent surgery to remove the upper lobe of his left lung. Pentagon spokesmen said prognosis awaits tissue examination, but Twining is in satisfactory condition after the operation.

Washington Nathan F. Twining Joint Chiefs-Of- Staff Pentagon Twining Air Force Eisenhower

Thor Camera Recovered After Atlantic Test Flight

CAPE CANAVERAL AP Uny camera fired 1500 miles over the Atlantic in the Thor nose cone was recovered 39 minutes later. Defense Department did not mention the camera but said a data capsule from the Thor was retrieved near Antigua Island after a successful test flight. The camera was carried inside the capsule as a secondary objective.

Cape Canaveral Uny Atlantic Defense Department Antigua British West Indies

Russia stalls parley as satellites seek equal status

In Geneva the Soviet Union again rejected a U S appeal for serious negotiations and blocked progress at the foreign ministers conference. Anrei Gromyko demanded full and equal representation for satellites, while Zorin urged a sober stance on Berlin reunification and Europe security.

Geneva UPI Ruessia U. S Foreign Ministers Poland Czechoslovakia Andrei Gromyko Christian A. Herter Russia United States Britain France Berlin Valerian Zorin

Weather and diplomatic chatter mix in a hazy briefing

Morning forecasts show drizzles in Long Beach area as officials debate access for Western nations to a presentation. Hard bargaining between Herter and Gromyko unfolds in a two hour private session while weather dampens the coast.

Red Italy Gromyko Herter Dowm Supa Seua Ree Stephanie Listowel East Germany Earl of Listowel Long Beach Cass Britain Midway

Drizzles Expected in LLB Area Today

Light rain is forecast for the LLB area today with drizzle possible across the region. No significant accumulation expected as cloudy conditions persist and temperatures remain mild.

Foam Tank Burst Floods Mayfair Beauty Salon

Report from London describes a water storage tank bursting near a church event. The flood swept into an exclusive Mayfair beauty salon, forcing patrons and staff to flee into the street in wet chaos. A noblewoman was among those affected as the incident disrupted the area Tuesday.

London

Foot-Loose Bonelli Seen Sipping in Luxury Hotel in Mexico

William G. Bonelli, a California fugitive, wandered into a Mexico City hotel bar a day after leaving jail. He spoke amiably of staying in Mexico this summer as his extradition saga continues and noted plans to visit his family. He faces charges tied to Equor licenses and prison garb here.

Mexico City William G. Bonelli California Juesday Mexico Bonelli

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