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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1959

Page

1

Adventurous Boy Climbs 40 Foot Scaffold and Survives

Davey Stone a 3 year old from Downey wandered to Downey Union High School athletic field and climbed a 40 foot scaffold. His foot slipped sending him to the ground where he lay unconscious before regaining consciousness at St. Francis Hospital Lynwood. Doctors found only a cheek abrasion and possible slight concussion. Mrs Stone warned him not to climb again and he replied yes eagerly.

Davey Stone Davey Fifth St Downey Downey Union High School St. Francis Hospital Lynwood

Britons urged to boycott Long Beach and Los Angeles ports

The British auto industry is urged to boycott shipments through Long Beach and Los Angeles due to shocking labor conditions at the ports. Lyle Shipping Co of Glasgow cites delays and threats by longshoremen, quoting crew lashings removed to speed unloading and a $1500 charge threat. Japanese shipping interests have criticized delays, with the Japanese consul filing a complaint with Los Angeles Harbor Commissioners.

Long Beach Los Angeles Lyle Shipping Co Glasgow The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders Ltd Longi Beach North Pacific Lyle Company Cape Hawke

Intruder Beaten by Enraged Dad in Bellflower

A 38 year old man, Paul V Gugger of Laurel Ave, was beaten by a furious father after allegedly breaking into a home on Elaine Ave and crawling into bed with two young daughters. The suspect required about twenty stitches for head and facial wounds and was taken to Los Angeles General Hospital. Deputies found the father, Lehman Barnes, over the prone suspect as his ten year old daughter Rebecca alerted him to the intruder. The incident occurred around 1 am.

Paul V. Gugger Laurel Ave Los Angeles General Hospital Lehman Barnes Elaine Ave Barnes Gugger Rebecca Leahmanda

Death claims Jerry Un ser and Ed die Cantor’s daughter

Reports from Page A-7 note Jerry Un ser died from injuries and Cantor’s eldest daughter, Ed die Cantor, died of cancer. The brief item confirms two family losses with no additional details.

Speedring Jerry Unser Eddie Cantor

Drownings and Golf Meet Highlight Nationwide Briefs

Reports from PEMBROKE Maine to Fort Worth Texas and Philadelphia note a drowning search pause for Dr Ronald Bridges brother of Sen Styles Bridges, a Belgian king golf with Ben Hogan, a Philadelphia hotel fire killing five children, Eisenhower’s return to Washington, and a Tennessee boy found after overnight loss. The items reflect varied incidents across the country with brief details.

Pembroke Maine Ronald Bridges Sen Styles Bridges NHL

Operation for Wife of Truman

Mrs. Harry Truman wife of the former President will undergo surgery early today at Research Hospital Kansas City officials would not reveal if it is major or minor. The 73 year old Mrs. Truman was reported in satisfactory condition Sunday night after entering the hospital last week for routine tests and an indefinite period of examination.

Kansas City, Mo UPI Harry Truman Research Hospital Truman

Four Long Beach youths injured in Huntington Beach crash

Four Long Beach youths and an unidentified man sustained critical injuries after a three car collision on the Pacific Coast Highway in downtown Huntington Beach late Sunday night. Edward Hoontz 18 of 2440 Ostrom St a City College student Gerald Runs wick of 6729 Orizaba Aves Mike Lenaham 18 of 4100 E Occar Bird and driver Larry Bright 20 of 1466 Obispo Ave were listed as injured Cyril Robert Casey 26 of Balboa Island the driver of the third car was also injured.

Long Beach Huntington Beach Edward Hoontz Ostrom St City College Gerald Runswick Orizaba Aves Mike Lenaham E. Occar Bird Larry Bright Obispo Ave Cyril Robert Casey Balboa Island

British scientist found working in London biscuit factory

Margaret Vincent, a 39 year old British scientist who disappeared in France three months ago, was located in a London biscuit factory. She told a policeman she preferred biscuits to science and planned to stay in her new job.

London UPD France Margaret Vincent

Reef wreck near Pt Fermin tests West Berlin talks

A 42 foot San Pedro fishing vessel struck submerged rocks off Point Fermin and broke apart. Skipper Manfred Williams of Lakewood said the craft drifted aground after surf pounded the wreck. Western delegates faced a rift over reports of a possible side deal with the Soviets on Berlin, fueling tensions at the Paris peace conference.

Geneva UPD U. S Cape Russia Berlin Pt Foreign Ministers Conference Ferminand San Pedro United States Britain France West Germany Marineland Manfred Williams Cardale St Lakewood Germany Anydyet Gromyka

Bridegroom, 74, jailed after beating bride

A 74-year-old man was arrested Sunday for fracturing his 70-year-old bride’s skull during an argument over his attention to other women. Police say he attacked her with a rolling pin, causing serious head injuries and a months-long period of concern.

Child 7 Injured on Fence In Seaside Incident

A seven year old girl suffered deep gashes when her foot slipped on a four foot picket fence and she fell impaling both legs on the pickets. Her friend Linda Matthews witnessed the accident at the Matt thews home on Eucalyptus Ave. Candace Kathleen Mangan was treated at Seaside Hospital. Her mother, Mrs. A Marie Mangan, and Ethel M. Simpson, wife of William J. Simpson, were involved in a separate assault case at the Blackstone Hotel. Simpson was held without bail on charges of assault with a deadly weapon and wife beating. Police said Mrs. Simpson called for help after the attack. Gordon W. Nelson found Mrs. Simpson injured near Pt. Fermin.

Candace Kathleen Mangan A. Marie Long Mangan Eucalyptus Ave Metal Force Linda Matthews Fae Matthews Eucalyptus Ave Mattthews Ethel M. Simpson Seaside Willam J.simpson City Blackstone Hotel W. Ocean Blvd

Man Inventor Builds Better Mouse Trap

A dialogue fragment discusses the origin of a business built around an improved mouse trap. Junior questions the risk of exposing the invention while noting the founder started a venture with a new device. The exchange hints at entrepreneurial ambition and secrecy.

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