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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1959

Page

12

Gambled for Tying Run but Lost in Baseball Controversy

Chicago's Tony Cuccinello faced questions on a late eighth inning throw that allowed Sherman Lollar to be thrown out at home, costing the White Sox a 4 3 loss to the Dodgers. Cuccinello defended his gamble, while Lollar and others explained the decision and outcome.

Joe Mooshil Chicago Tony Cuccinello Tony Jr Cuccinello Cleveland White Sox Sherman Lollar Chicago White Sox Los Angeles Soylar Cuccinella Smith Sherm Lollar Wally Neal Billy Pierce Charlie Neal Sox Jim Landis

Cubans hijack plane and flee to Miami

A trio of armed Cubans boarded a Cuban Airlines Viscount during a Havana to Santiago flight, seized the aircraft with a live grenade, and forced the pilot to land at Miami International Airport. The hijackers surrendered and were turned over to immigration officials. identities tentatively listed as Esteban Alvarez Betancourt 47, Gloria Luiz Betancourt 16, and Osvaldo Hernandez 23.

Miami Miame Fla Cuban Airlines Miami Metro Police Havana Santiago Cuba Metro John Esty Miami International Airport Esteban Alvarez Betancourt Gloria Luiz Betancourt Osvaldo Hernandez

Steel Talks Continue Amid Strikes and Hoffa Monitors

Steel negotiators plan a Saturday session to end a 90 day nationwide strike as United Steelworkers President McDonald voices little hope for early settlement. Separately, federal monitors urge Judge Letts to enforce Teamster reform measures and consider Hoffa removal over misused funds.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers David J. McDonald Ro Conrad Cooper Washington Teamsters’ Union James R. Hoffa Teamster Board of Monitors F. Dickinson Letts Hoffa Letts Detroit Union

Kern Doctor to Do Irvine Case Autopsy

One of two noted pathologists agreed to perform the autopsy on millionaire landowner Myford Irvine. Orange County District Attorney Kenneth Williams said Dr. Robert Huntington of Kern County General Hospital will conduct the autopsy, asserting the 22 caliber gunshot wound was a contact wound. The second pathologist, Dr. Jesse Carr of San Francisco General Hospital, had not yet contacted the office.

Myford Irvine Orange County Kenneth Williams Santa Ana Robert Huntington Kern County General Hospital Wiliams Irvine Jesse Carr San Francisco General Hospital

Floods Hit Oklahoma Kansas After Rains of Up to 7 Inches

Floods from heavy rains and a lingering snowstorm sweeped through Oklahoma and Kansas causing road blockages and property damage. Stillwater and Wichita reported high water isolating towns while Missouri areas faced evacuations as rivers rose. Colorado snow and western Nebraska closures marked widespread winter storm impact.

Oklahoma Kansas Colorado Rockies Missouri Okla Wichita Kan Carthage Seneca Stillwinter’s Lost Creek Wellington el Dorado Kaw Denver Colorado Springs

Good Humor Driver Injured In Pacific Coast Hwy Crash

A Good Humor Co driver, Russell Rocox, 419, of 3105 Kerckhoff St San Pedro, is in critical condition after his vehicle overturned on Pacific Coast Highway in Wilmington. Police investigator Johi Evans says the driver was ejected when the box separated from the chassis after skidding to avoid a turning car near Wilmington Blvd. The crash occurred at 833 PM.

A Good Humor Co Pacific Coast Wilmington Russell Rocox Kerckhoff San Pedro Harbor General Hospital J.ohi Evans Harbor Division Los Angeles Bocox Evans Bocoz Panifie Coast Hwy Wilmington Blvd

Judge Allows DuPont to Retain GM Stock Without Voting Rights

A federal judge ruled Du Pont may keep its 23 percent GM stake but cannot vote the shares or grow the holding. Voting rights are to be surrendered to individual Du Pont shareholders. The court barred Du Pont from acquiring more GM stock or influencing GM, and sterilized all Christiana and Delaware voting rights.

DuPont Chicago du Pont Co General Motors du Pont Walter J. la Bay U.S. District Court Ming Supreme Court la Bay Christiana Delaware Gentral Motors

Elevation Workler Quips and Elevator Apprentice Tale

Weather man grumbles at a plain spoken elevator operator applicant who vanished during a climb in a low building. The scene shows a boss and assistant WM discussing the attempt and the apprentice’s unlikely start in the trade.

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Offic ers Run Down by Autoist at Artesia Bar

Two Lakewood sheriff's deputies escaped injury Friday night after attempting to stop a motorist at 8535 Artesia Blvd following a disturbance call. The suspect backed up, knocked Deputy Benton down, then sped away, leaving officers shaken but determined to pursue.

Lakewood Sheriff's Deputies H. R. Bradley T. L Benton la Bar Artesia Blvd Benton

Vea aa ind de Typtoon Vera destruction story not told

Eyewitnesses report that the full impact of Typtoon Vera’s destruction remains untold. Page A-3 notes Carole Tregofp remains free on bail set at $25,000. Page AB.

Vera Carole Tregofp Page AB

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