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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1958

Page

4

Gun-Spree Policeman Succumbs

New York Patrolman Dan McDermott died from bullet wounds after fatally shooting four men at the Pie Rib Restaurant. McDermott, a 10 year veteran with a clean record, reportedly faced a possible ban for boisterous behavior six months earlier. Victims included Edmund Leahy, 50, a convicted loan shark, plus Thomas O'Hare 55 and Lawrence Davion 62 who had police records. Eugene Cronin 60 of Jersey City, described as an idle man who offered to buy drinks.

New York Dans McDermott Wesday McDermott Roosevelt Hospital Lou Qiman Broadway W. Dard St Virgiltis Patrick McCormatt Edmund Leahy Thomas Joseph O'Hare Lawrence Davion Snown Eugene Cronin Jersey City

Train Derailment Douses Rockingham Special

In Methuen Massachusetts a two car train carrying Rockingham Race Track passengers derailed in the center of town Tuesday night. Eighteen of the 47 aboard were injured while twelve uninjured passengers boarded a bus to Boston. FBI agents were assigned to probe the derailment. The Rockingham Special was en route from Salem to Boston when the incident occurred.

Methuen Mess IPI Rockingham Boston Federal Bureau of Investigation Rockingham Race Track Salem N.C

Washington Newsmen See Sweep by Demos

Washington reporters polled by Newsweek predicted Democrats would gain in both chambers in the upcoming elections. The survey of 30 correspondents shows no expectation for Republican seat gains, with projected House lineups of 268 Democrats to 170 Republicans and Senate at 19 to 147 in favor of Democrats. Factors cited include the recession, White House leadership dissatisfaction, international tensions, and Republican disorganization. Some editors see lingering unemployment while others note continued approval for President Eisenhower.

Washington UPI House Senate Newsweek Magazine Congress Alaska Republican Party Say One Newsweek Onehhird Wisenhower

Brown predicts Knowland split after election

Gen Edmund G Brown forecast Knowland will bolt the Republican party after the November vote and form a splinter far right group. Brown spoke as Eisenhower campaigned in San Francisco for Knowland and other California GOP candidates, calling the push here amusing.

San Francisco jAtes Edmund G. Brown Willian F. Knowland Far Right Brown Eisenhower Knaw GOP California

Euterpe Club Presents Pleasing Carmen at Biltmore

The Euterpe Opera Reading Club staged Carmen at Los Angeles Biltmore Theater with a strong cast led by Tudow Williams and Glynn Ross. Margery Mackay earned praise as Carmen while Talourdge Russell impressed as Tian Jose, and Nancy Foster delivered a delicate Micaela.

Rachel Morton Euterpe Opera Reading Club Biltmore Theater Los Angeles Onde Tae Iniera Ted Scamilio Toreador Srange Carmen Zuniga Rod Histan Sig Gypsies Mary Louise Bean Tune Moss Charles Gonzales Lge Opera Andrew Manzo Margery Tudow Williams Mut Mackay Sie Glynn Ross Micaela M. Henbut Hber Dlase Persot Talroudge Russell Tian Jose Seart Nancy Foster Long Beach Awith

Bombs Threat Tie to Peace Talks Reported in North Africa

In Nicosia and Rabat reports indicate Mohammed V urged Ahmed to pursue peace amid anti-British bomb attempts. A British bar near the walled city and a fifteenth-century fortress are cited as tensions rise. A failed explosion was noted Tuesday as Tunisia and the United Republic seek a broader settlement.

Nicosia John Dagers Rabat Morocco Mohammed V Ahmed Dalatrel Tunisia Arth

Amazing Glands and Growth Review in Reader's Digest

November Reader's Digest presents a fascinating review of how eight ductless glands regulate growth from birth to adulthood and influence overall health. The issue explores current scientific understanding of these chemical actors and their role in disease riddles.

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Ahern Recalls Long Beach Jetliner Design Rejection

Ahern laments a failed design bid that featured a DCB jetliner, noting Long Beach voters faced three straight disappointments. Valley Decorating is set to receive $10,000 for the area’s next entry, while last year’s prize to Mrs. Coleman stood at $39,500. The speaker questions whether to pursue first class status.

Ahern Douglas Aircraft Co Long Beach Valley

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