Fugitives Captured After Motel Hostage Episode in Florida
In Florida a trio of Montana girls were held briefly by six desperadoes led by George R. Jasa and Frank H. Spicer. The group, two escapees from Lynwood and Jack E O Fisher, were nabbed after motel owner Tony Bates alerted authorities. The girls claim they were unaware of the fugitives crimes and had believed themselves vacationing couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laltorma Cesperadoes
Montana
Lynwood City
Sherff
George R. Jasa
Frank H. Spicer
Synwood
Jack EO Fisher
Helena
Mont Gris
Poke Tearet
Tip
Tony Bates
Eastport
Apalachicola Bay
Jann
Spicer
Slack Canyon
Soledad
Newport Beach
Lynwood
Fisher
San Diego
Department Store Sales Dip Two Percent in Week
Washington reports the Federal Rescue Board says department store sales last week fell two percent from the previous year’s workweek. Sales were lower in eight of twelve reserve Stricts, higher in three, and unchanged in one. Year to date, the dollar value is seven percent higher than the same period in 1955, with Kansas City district sales flat versus the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federa Rescue Board
Kansas City
Laos government reports clashes in provinces
VIENTIANE Reuters reported that Laos authorities acknowledged several clashes with Communist rebels in various provinces. No details followed, as UN fact finders returned from a field tour related to peace efforts. The report cited sites like Vientiane and ongoing unrest in Phongsaly and other northern provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vientiane
Laces
UPI
Laos
United Nations
Cence
Nonk 4
Arnurd MD ‘Oa
PAA to Open First World Jet Service
Pan Am president Juan i Trore announced at the New York Board of Trade that Pan American Airways will inaugurate the first round the world jet service this Saturday. The 221 jetliner will operate weekly with one eastbound from New York and one westbound from Los Angeles. Stops include London Frankfurt Istanbul Beirut Karachi Calcutta Bangkok Hong Kong Tokyo and Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
CPI
Juani Trore
Pan World Airways
Pan Am
Rex Feeiie
Ky Board of Trade
Tripp
Los Angeles
London
Frankfurt
Istanbul
Beirut
Karachi
Calcutta
Bangkok
Hong Kong
Tokyo
Honolulu
Lakheed Cosstetatinne
Scientists to Resume Work on Water Problems
California researchers at University of California will resume a $20,000 study with the Water Resources Department on using nuclear power to aid the state water projects. Led by Professors L. M. Grossman and E. D. Howe, the program aims to explore powering water pumping, salt turn, and broader resource development through a secret statewide system. The effort mirrors a 1958 initiative and is expected to continue for several years under Gov. Edmund G. Brown’s agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento U
University of California
Edmund G. Brown
Water Resources Department
L. M. Grossman
ED. Howe
King Baudouin Hosts visiting American student
In Brussels at the Atomium restaurant on a Wednesday, King Baudouin entertained an American student identified as Kar Hafoazer from San Diego. The visit tied to a May 1959 Los Angeles tour with Hafoazer studying at Oxford University, England. The king also hosted companions from the palace during the encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belpiem Gs — Fkirg Rau
Kar Hafoazer
San Diego
Atomium
Hufbaser
Stanford University
Hufbacer
Oxford University
England
Baudouin
Fom
New Bus Safety Standards Proposed at Transportation Conference
Lawrence AP reports a four day national school transportation conference released safety and performance recommendations. Over 200 educators and industry reps from 40 states will forward the rules to governments and schools, marking the first revision since 1934. Key points include safer boarding, bus resiting to cut road exposure, pedestrian overpasses, reconfigured stops, better brakes and larger mirrors, flashing lights on both ends, stricter driver selection and training, yearly medical and stricter visual tests, and a three year clean driving record requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Kan
Society of Automotive Engineers
Hayden Yacht Off for Home After Contempt Deal
Tahiti departure cleared Hayden sails from Sausalito aboard Wanderer with four children. District Attorney Weissich states conspiracy charges dropped in exchange for appearance in Los Angeles to answer contempt citation. Voyage from Tahiti to U.S. expected to take two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Rafael
Sterling Hayden
Tahiti
Marin County Authoriies
Auy
William O. Weissich
Los Angeles
Hayden
Sausalito
Hetty Ann
Weissich
Wanderer
U.S
Compton Man Killed in Hit Run
Compton man Charles Fay Taylor, 67, died after a hit and run on E 115th Street near Umington Avenue. Arthur J Griffin, 27, fled the scene but surrendered later at CHP offices in Compton. Griffin and two women who rode in the car were detained. the car’s owner was not present at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umington Ave
EL Ugh
Charles Fay Taylor
Largo St
Compton
Arthur J. Griffin
Los Angeles
Los Npanas
Dan
Griffin
CHP
Commton
Wilson
Stone
Ron
Magazine Revived in London After 1944 Suspension
The Brerary weekly John o London's returns to British news stands with a 48 page issue focused on books and the arts. Original owner George Newnes Ltd is no longer involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John O
London's
George’ S Newnes Ltd
Notice of Public Sale and Foreclosure Claims
A distorted collection of estate, debt, and public notice items from Los Angeles and Long Beach papers. Includes notices of creditors in the Gocke estate, public sale of property, non responsibility and liquor license notices, fictitious business names, taxes, and bids for city contracts. Names, dates, and places are scattered across probate, sale, and licensing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
Gus G. Gocke
Ges Gee
Sha Custer Gocke
Guster G. ‘Gute
Cocke
Clair
Py Loltwe
Sokneca & Joksan
Fergie Trust
Lone Beach
Afcresaid Cina
Teder
Wits
Cordelia Brandeift
Flite
W. Goce Johnson
Weaten Epriegs
Long Beach Bird
Long Calfornia
Geraldlee
Netzinger
Arbor Pol
Lakewood
Bey
Jeeregh Geraldine Netlinger
Lew Ma Iil
Harold
Cat
Matteo
Sealy Pub
Cris
Sey
Bick Fast Veces
Evach & Cal
Therai
Ecoort
Acto Sales Busrese
Ee Atabeim
Lor Brach
Tes Angeles
Jornia
Ensipoeed
Ste
Mes Rei weiTsEsseur
Also Mentioned on This Page
Southland
Florida
Bates
Helena High School
PAA
First World Jet
Lanny Consalvo
Long Beach Lions Club
King Baudouin
Algiers
Banko
Pine Ave
Long Beach
Shirt & Weskit
Orson
Patteres & Coleea
Flus
Nuthouse
Wilmington
Catalina Terminal
SUN
NAS
Pep
RAME
Ceruty
Scondee Cay
Fcosty
Los Anerles
State of California
Era Nem
Addres
Iklows
Francis Thesas Demarest
Fraya
Thomas Pemarest
Ate
Las Angeles
Torgait Coorty
Tad Reiting
Usereta
Ély Rom Mney
Swerk
Peracnally
Thomas Demacert
Dante
Veedeen
Arana
Mare
Fusinens
Erlak AM
Pene
Eof Atlantic Excrow Co
Atlactic
Cty
Long Peach County
Dorothy M. Dante
Vexdor Toset
Oswald Cossette
Ats Harie Cossettes Avante
Ram Co
Atlante Ave
Lerg Beach
Cali
Rotlee
Usdersgeed
Robert Atel Luss
Ges Fats St. Beck
Algnedi Borkey Leidell Pub
NAVE
Gaylord
Lore Beach
Lea Argetes
Celfor
Napa Accca Renesas 7S
Firma
Loaing
Newtin
Fraurée Road
Weetalener
Catoren
Roy Hand
Jimmie Nowlin
Ruth C. Parks
Ana
Zreda Stone
Pete
Milano
Persoraliy
Stere
Max Stone
Yfreca Trowa
Sealy William ¥. Johnson
Tomissica
EIDS
Ager
Lorg
Teach
Cauterea
Tie
Pisce
Lene
Acre
Corey
Atic
Lone
Leog
Aperion
Ihem
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!