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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1974

Page

2

Burglary vault estimated at 4 million shocks city

Investigators believe an insider who knew the lock combination led a vault burglary of four million dollars or more, with two definite suspects identified but not yet arrested. A Purolator Security vice president said cash amount unclear.

Chicago Tooting Purolator Security Armored Express Division

Bomb blast hits central London club injuring three

A bomb exploded at Brooks Club on St James's Street injuring three, with Conservative leader Edward Heath nearby but unharmed. Reports also note Japan and U.S. nuclear arms discussions and U.S. personnel cuts in Vietnam amid broader military aid costs.

London Scotland Yard Edward Heath Brooks Club St. James’s Street Heath Brooks

Welshman vows to wed Rockefeller heiress aunt

A 2 year old Welsh miner’s son, Michael Wilson, says he will marry Miss Rachel Filler the elderly heiress known as Happy in Philadelphia. The couple faced media glare at Miss Filler’s estate in Wales and in Tennessee court actions loom over another case involving James Earl Ray.

Nelson Rockefeller Michael Wilson Florida Rachel Filler Liay Wales Britain Miss. Fitler Germam Rockefelter U.S Miss Fitter Rockefeller Margaretta Happy Miss Filler Filler The Daily Mail Poon Michael Daily Express Slay Wilson Newsmen

Mrs Rockefeller to Leave City Hospital This Week

Happy Rockefeller recovering after breast cancer surgery reported by doctors on Tuesday. The 48 year old wife of the vice president design ate endured another comfortable night as she recovers in New York City hospital work. Annette Funicello gave birth to her third child a son Jason Michael Gilardi in Hollywood Tuesday. The former Mousketeer is married to talent agent Jack Gilardi and welcomed the baby Monday.

Nelson — Rockefeller Happy Taney New York City Annette Funicetta Hollywood Jason Michael Gilardi Miss Funicello Mousketeers Jack Gilardi

Ford Teammate Invited to White House Thanksgiving Reunion

Silas McGee, 61, of San Francisco, a former South High halfback who played with Ford in Grand Rapids, says he is invited to the Thanksgiving reunion at the White House. He recalls the trip plans, jokes about travel, and notes he was the smallest and only Black player on the team among about 1,200 pupils.

Ford White House Silas McGee San Francisco Grand Rapids Mich Baltimore McGee Timbuktu ACS

Lloyd Elected Speaker in Commons First Time

In the House of Commons on Tuesday Selwyn Lloyd was elected speaker for the first time, marking a notable moment in parliamentary proceedings. The vote followed a long-running process dating back to prior term considerations.

House of Commons Selwyn Lloyd

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