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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1957

Page

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$500000 Suit In Asylum Row

Elizabeth Lapin a 30 year old seeks 500000 in Superior Court for assault false imprisonment and she claims she was drugged and confined to mental institutions while her dentist husband prepared divorce papers They allege conspiracies with Dr Kronenberg and hospitals to confine her She contends multiple beatings and threats and that a divorce suit is pending with a cross-complaint planned.

Don Maddock Pretty Blonde Superior Court Elizabeth Lapin Geo H. Lapin Nathan Kronenberg Compton Sanitarium Long Beach Hospital Esa Mes. Lapin Lapin Kronenberg Long Beach AM Lapin James T. Bentson Iyron Blumberg Dr. Lapin Atlantic Ave

Kerr Appointed UC President

Clark Kerr was named president of the University of California to succeed Robert Sproul. He will take over on July 1, 1958 and heads all eight campuses with about 45,000 students, including Berkeley and UCLA. Kerr, 46, is Berkeley chancellor and has a long career in higher education.

California College City of New York Kerr Reading Swarthmore College Stanford Swarthmore Berkeley Sproul Catherine Spaulding

Pay Checks Fat Grew City Salary Base for 3700 Workers

City payroll expanded by about 40 000 after a 5 percent raise approved last July took effect for Oct 1 15. About 844 000 total outlay, most workers received extra but elected officials and some appointive officials were excluded. A separate incident reports Greig 40 died after a three wheeled electric vehicle collided with a car at Anaheim Street and Parl Avenue.

Inald Allen Hector Bard Caml Mission Harbor General Hospital Greig Anaheim St Parl Ave

No Green Stamps in NJ Courts Cited for Efficiency

New Jersey Supreme Court Chief Justice Joseph Wein sweb said courts are efficient and people expect modern business techniques. He cited a case where a woman paid a $15 traffic fine and asked for green stamps as an example of impatience with outdated practices.

New Brunswick Joseph Weinsweb New Jersey Supreme Court New Jersey Tor & Green Stamp

Romanians Seek Asylum After Freight Car Crossing

In Vienna three Romanian refugees, two men and a woman, arrived on a freight car from Bucharest and asked for political asylum. Police said they hid under grapes in a load destined for Vienna and traveled roughly 500 miles through Communist countries in good health and relieved to be in Austria.

Vienna Austria VPA Star la Bucharest

Safety in Bigness and Corporate Decline

The Nation's Business magazine notes that 41 percent of the top 100 firms from 30 years ago have disappeared from the current top 100. It argues that older industries with slower growth caused many declines as the business world changed, challenging the idea that bigger equals safer.

Nation

Homer to Testify in Steel Price Probe

The Senate antitrust subcommittee will call Arthur B. Homer president of Bethlehem Steel Corp as the lead-off witness when it resumes Monday its inquiry into steel prices.

Washington Senate Antitrust Subcommittee Arthur B. Homer Bethlehem Steel Corp

Rear Adm Fenno to Lead Pacific Fleet Cruiser-Destroyer Force

The Navy said Rear Adm Frank W Fenno will assume command of the Pacific Fleet Cruiser-Destroyer Force early next January, relieving Rear Adm Chester C Wood who will head the 3rd Naval District in New York City. Fenno currently heads Cruiser Division 5 in the Far East and his family lives at 3305 East St Long Beach.

San Diego Navy Frank W. Fenno Pacific Fleet Chester C. Wood 3Rd Naval District New York City Fenne Far East East St Long Beach

McElroy Takes Personal Command Of U S Missile Program

Defense Secretary McElroy assumed direct control of the U S ballistic missile program prioritizing rapid progress. He ordered weekly progress reports to missile expert William M. Holaday and immediate briefing on any potentially delaying regulations. Bridges urged tech leadership be reviewed and a non scientist oversee missile development to curb Soviet lag.

Washington Neil H. McElroy U. S McElroy Sen Styles Bridges R-Nhl U.S Bridges Russia

United Nations to Debate Soviet Syria Row

United Nations Assembly votes 66 to 0 with 1 abstention to open a full scale debate on Soviet Syria charges that Turkey and the United States plot to spark war in the Middle East. US and Turkey deny the accusations and back airing the issue to seek clarity.

United Nations N.X Turkey Middle-East Liberia Me Nation Assembly Jithin United States Middle East Assembly E of Henry Cabott Lodge Lodge Syria Kremlin

Ultra-formal Anglo American pledge at royal banquet

At a high profile Washington banquet Queen Elizabeth II and Secretary of State Dulles vowed ongoing free and friendly U S Britain cooperation. Dulles praised a solid foundation for future efforts while the Queen urged continued practice of open idea exchange. Also noted were two deaths in separate Friday traffic incidents and a wardrobe mishap for Marge and Gower Champion during the royal event.

Elizabeth John Foster Dulles Pan-American Union Washington Dulles Elizabeth II Britain United States United Kingdom Cal Long Beach Reginald John Hector Southstom Sty Adam H. Greig Park Ave Hector Metropolitan Coach Lines Santa Fe Ave del Amo Blvd California Highway Patrol

Bob Hope Loses Sponsor On Sinatra Debut Show

Hollywood veteran Bob Hope guest starred on Frank Sinatra’s ABC debut and dropped a sponsor. Sinatra’s program was co sponsored by Chesterfield and Bulova. Hope learned Bulova only hours before and Timex was to be credited but the plug was cut due to time. Hope considered a rest after the show.

Hollywood VF Bob Hope Frank Sinatra Abc-Tv Sinatra Chesterfield Cigarettes Bulova Watch Corp Hope Nbc-Tv Timex, Inc Bulova Singtral

ABC Chief Questions NBC Over Hope Cancellation

Leonard Goldenson of ABC TV indicated NBC may not drop Hope over a sponsor's displeasure calling it a regrettable occurrence. Hope said Timex Corp canceled after the show by phone but he was hopeful issues would be resolved soon. TV contracts generally bar performers from appearing on shows promoting private products.

Leonard Goldenson Abc-Tv NBC Hope

Governor Knight Bedded By California Flu

Sacramento reports Governor Goodwin J. Knight was bedbound by a flu on Friday delaying weekend engagements and a Friday news conference. The governor’s physician declined to confirm Asian flu, saying the governor has the California variety and is patriot.

Sacramento Goodwin J. Knight California Knight Dan OD. Kilroy

City Editors Consider Trim of Daily Forecasts

City editors report telephoned feedback about wordy forecasts. They discuss trimming text and predicting weather for Saturday. Saint weather mention references Anita, with partly cloudy conditions and a track fast note.

Washington, DC Sateurday Saint Anita

Submarine activity triggers depth charge warnings in Canada

Canadian officials warn they will fire depth charges if mysterious submarines continue their undirected prowling on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Meanwhile hundreds of workers will be laid off at two major aircraft plants in the Southland.

Atlantic Pacific Southland

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Bernann ‘Tetel George Lapin Clark Herr Edward E. Stoner Cornish Crest Rd Whittier Bane La.c Homer S.B Ito Senate Armed Services Committee U.N Eisenhower Pledge Amity Jane Powell Marge Gower Champion Scott Brady Desmond Slattery Los Angeles Brady Lagent Han Jones Timex Caneclen Anita Fast Deee TA
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