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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1958
Page
9
Multiple obituaries list the deceased Daisie F Damron Lucille J Jackman Gertrude Catherine Botkin Martha J Berry Eleanor Gainer George C Bidwell Johanna Smith Lewis F Kruger with survivors including spouses children and siblings. Services are set at various mortuaries and churches with local directing.
The Communist New China News Agency reported a new highway linking Tibet to Sichuan, opening at 3,120 feet above sea level for over half its 243 miles. It traverses four mountains over 15,100 feet high on the Tungelo to Patang route.
The State Public Utilities Commission approved a fare hike from 15 to 20 cents cash or 3 tokens for 50 cents for Long Beach Motor Bus passengers. It also authorized a first time student fare for 12 rides at $1, with tokens sold locally. The new structure, mirroring prior practice, aims for an $11,300 annual return.
A Superior Court jury heard testimony in a Portland case alleging the bookmaker Michel ran a gambling operation and robbed a retiree. Prosecution compared the two Bay Shore incidents, while defense questioned Michel's integrity and gambling history as jurors weighed motive, opportunity, and credibility.
Michel, cited in a Britt robbery case, denies taking part. Police report reveals unclear details as investigators push for evidence linking him to the incident and note no charges filed yet.
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