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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1957

Page

2

Mother of 14 foiled in daylight bank robbery in New York

Leona Williams 50 of Clapper Hollow New York and accomplice Floyd Miller attempted a daytime bank robbery at the Bank of Richmondville. Williams handed a note demanding cash while Miller waited in a getaway car. The alarm tripped, Williams exited calmly, Miller killed himself to avoid surrender, and investigations reveal motives linked to a trip and transportation concerns for cities.

Richmondville N.Y Nile E Leona Williams Clapper Hollow I. Y Bank of Richmondville Chauncey Gh. Winters Winters John D. Holmes Richard Williams Long Beach Miller Clinton State

Parisians gather for a starry party ends in flop and court

Elsa Maxwell attends a Paris party that turns sour as Farouk sues over her book wording. Farouk’s lawyers claim her statements sparked a sequence of world events and personal downfall. The trial will yield a verdict in about 45 days. A separate San Diego tale covers John Arce’s bulldozer hunt for four California gray fox pups in Balboa Park. An Alaska dispatch reports Roy Rogers visiting Barrow for a native dance night and polar bear hunting plans.

Elsa Maxwell Paris Daluitte Elna Egypt Farouk Falour Elsa Abe Naaer Suez Canal San Diceo John Arce Arce Balboa Park Guy Okakok Fairbanks Alaska Roy Rodger Roy Rodger Barrow Roy Rogers Hollywood Flim Star Barry

Haitian ruling council teeters as army rebels push rule

In Port au Prince Haiti the ruling executive council appeared to collapse amid army defiance and a new rebel faction claiming control of the north. Brig Gen Cantavades fled his post and a proclamation from a military committee warned of an imminent takeover. Cap-Haitien and Cap-Haitien area leaders refused to recognize the council and pledged to rule the north until a president is chosen who guarantees honest free elections.

Port AU Prince Haiti Leon Cantavades Army Barracks Cap Haltien Swartz Brooks Udirfeny OkIa City Cap Haitien Sixeweels Inalpinecuron Gece Alpertod St. Mare Pulete Holtz Cou New Orleans Hugo Washington ewOrleane New York St. Mare Cantaye Ware Jongive

Calif wives divorce and marry each other husbands

Five minutes into Reno divorce court the two California wives were granted divorces from their husbands and immediately wed their friends. The couples exchanged spouses and planned to move into Brooks and Schwartz homes as their children faced new family dynamics.

Grant L. Bowen Calif housewiVex Reno Iag Frank E. Schwartz Betty Jean Schwartz Betty Brooke Pt.a Fat Christman Meas Brocka Schwartz Dr. Schwartz Brooks Ormsby County Carson City Justice|wise Dan Murphy Brooksey Ulua Atate William Beemer New Kensington el Livierato Michael Lori Brooke Detroit Gregory Peter John Meriwether Rench Millbrae

City eyes long road program cost and timeline

A deputy city engineer estimates a $60 million street and road program over 14 years to fix traffic and highway deficiencies. The plan would spend more than $4,000,000 annually, alarming some as a potential heavy burden while aiming to keep pace with rising automobile use.

Adjudicated Decree Noted by Superior Court Official

The document reports an adjudicated decree from the Superior Court in Los Angeles County. It references Moran Voor le Carrige Delivery, CPF, and 82.009 ope, with unclear quadrants and a possible deadline. Further readable details remain fragmentary.

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Woman sheds 52 pounds at Jewel Salon Long Beach

Ann Cooper of 4208 Clark Ave Long Beach drops from 174 to 122 pounds after a figure makeover at Jewel Salon. The ad promises rapid changes without starving or heavy exercise, with a free trial and personalized analysis. Neckline and waist measurements are highlighted as proof of transformation.

Ann Cooper Clark Ave Long Beach Cooper Assiz Alandering Beast St

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