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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1957

Page

2

Leopold Granted Rehearing on Parole Plea for Killer

Illinois Pardon and Parole Board granted Nathan Leopold a rehearing of his plea for parole from life imprisonment. The five member board cited new information and a chance for Leopold to present his case, while warning freedom remains far from assured. Governing officials noted traffic-law enforcement debates and Leopold's long prison term, with Leopold's notoriety as the "thrill killer" shaping public interest.

Springfield Wfi Nathan Leopold Bill Shelton Utah George D. Clyde Leopold Stateville Penitentiary Tury William G. Stratton Parole Board Franklin A. Stransky Stransky Stran Strax Adlai E. Stevenson

Bludgeon killer of landlady confesses guilt

Lennard McLain, 30, an itinerant worker from Shawnee Oklahoma, pleaded guilty to the bludgeon slaying of 72 year old landlady Grace Williams. A jury sentenced him to life imprisonment after he admitted beating the woman to death with a two foot pipe on June 4 in her rented room. He said he struck after seeing her pay money hidden inside a sack pinned to her dress and found eighty dollars.

Dallas Upi Lennard McLain Shawnee Oklo McLain Grace Williams

New Influenza Cases Drop Slightly as Death Rate Rises

The U S Public Health Service reports 1.1 million influenza cases in 38 states for the past week, down from 1.25 million. There were 887 deaths in 114 large cities, up 4 percent from the prior week, with pneumonia listed among causes.

Washington U.S. Public Health Service

Guam braces for typhoon Lula hits Guam soon

Guam officials prepared as typhoon Lula 250 miles south moves toward the island at 17 mph. Winds reach 140 mph and cover 150 miles. Forecasters warned full force expected tonight. U S Navy Fleet Weather Centers issued warnings. U S Air Force evacuated personnel and families off base to Andersen AFB shelters.

Guam Pacific U. S. Navy U. & Air Force Andersen Air Force Base

Independent Ad Admits Classified Notice Fragment

An old classified style notice from a Long Beach California publication credits independent pricing details and court adjudication dates. It references a Mar 27, 1943 filing and a Superior Court matter in Los Angeles County with case number C-10280.

Sarrior del Very Wen Mall Sixth St Pine Ave Long Beach Galif Calif Superior Court Los Angeles County

Dudley Lapham Named City Manager of La Mesa

Dudley Lapham chosen as city manager of the rapidly growing La Mesa in San Diego County. The note praises his training and says he is highly regarded nationwide for understanding and conduct of municipal affairs after serving as president of the national city managers association.

Dudley Lapham la Mesa San Diego County Long Beach He & Vickurs National City Managers Association

Jera l government trained by Petronius Je Is 18

The excerpt notes that young men trained by Petronius Je are becoming capable carvers of important functions in Jeral government, highlighting the value of disciplined training for governance roles.

Jeral

Tides Forecast From Today Through Saturday

High tides reach 4.5 to 5 feet at 4:57 a.m. and 4:38 p.m. with lows near 0.8 feet around 10:10 p.m. Also noted are 2 to 3 feet ranges and a 7:7 time that appears garbled. Sunset listed as 5:50.

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