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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1957

Page

2

Impatient Fans Riot At Jayne Mansfield Theater

The Blond star Jayne Mansfield endures a chaotic scene as thousands mob her after a performance. Angela Joy hovers near the hotel incident, while Mansfield loses a 231000 diamond-studded garter and two shoes amid the crush. Her manager claims no official knowledge of the events. Police presence noted as the episode continues.

Jayne ‘Mansfield Jayne Angela Joy Welle Angela Maria Hess Miss Mensfield Mickey Hargitay

Sadist Slashes Pastor and Slays Secretary in New Orleans

A white male, about 40, abducted Rev. Martin W. Holls and secretary Maud Lind, 57, after a church visit. He beat Holls with a pistol butt and slashed Lind’s jugular during a two hour ride, then killed Lind. Holls survived. Police sought the suspect, described as bloodied and possibly mentally disturbed, after the pair were forced into a car near St John Lutheran Church.

New Orleans Yand Ferry Martin W. Holls Maud Lind Miss Lind Holls St. John Lutheran ‘Shurch Missouri Synod

Maywood Surplus Sale At Chell Air Force Depot

Government property surplus sale announced for 2014 items at the Chell Air Force station. Depot Commander Col. Leroy Hudson said the one day spot bid sale will be held on Thursday October 31.

Maywood Chell Air Force Station Leroy Hudson

Fort Meade Bank Robbery Ties to Private Plane

Bandits robbed The First State Bank of Fort Meade of 20657 dollars and fled in a small private plane. Tampa authorities questioned two men, Donald J. Thompson and Irvin Suits, after police recovered a company Cessna matching the getaway craft. Thompson was arrested at the airport. Suits was detained on a separate driving while intoxicated charge. Both denied involvement.

Fort Meade Fla. Uf First State Bank Tampa FHT Ed Black- ‘Burn Donald J. Thompson Irvin Suits Thompson Tampas Gilbert Airfield

City Planning Commission Approves Appian Way Tract

After a second stormy session, the City Planning Commission unanimously approved a 99 lot subdivision north of Appian Way south of Marine Stadium with three conditions. A 15 foot alley along the northerly line is required and two lots must gain extra street frontage while access across any front or side line is curtailed except on three bay front lots. Objections urged preservation as a city park. opponents cited traffic and sanitation concerns. Pacific Electric Railway Co owner Van Dusen favored no alley. San Gabriel River Improvement Co supported the original plan. Under the decision no 10 foot acceleration and develation adjacent to Appian Way is required, reducing lot depths by five feet.

City Planning Commission Appian Way Marine Stadium Enaniel Gyler Calla San Gabriel River Improvement Co

Attorney Henry Clock Joins Group to Study County Government

Henry Clock joins a five man panel to study county government mirroring Hoover Committee practices. The board touts billions saved via Hoover recommendations and urges a charter focused study by capable citizens. The area is zoned for a major two family development tied to subdivision land swaps for San Gabriel River improvements.

Henry Clock

Robbery duo flee in stolen Aeronca from Fort Meade

Bandits robbed a Fort Meade bank using a yellow Aeronca and escaped with another plane. The pair were last seen leaving in the two aircraft and later abandoned the planes near Plant City, about 25 miles east of Tampa and 30 miles north of Fort Meade.

Winter -Haven Aeronca Fort Meade Plant City Tampa

Independent Per Per Month Year Jerrier Bellvere Ad

Per the damaged text a local newspaper notice lists a monthly charge for Jerrier Bellvere and a postal or circulation note. It mentions a Sunday extent, an address on La Pine Avenue and Beach Second Class matter with a 1943 date and an adjudication by a Superior Court in Beles County during October 1941.

Jerrier Bellvere Iy Mall la Pine Ave Lorig Beach Galt Beles County

Boag Beach Citizen Accepts District Appointment

A longtime Boag Beach resident, noted for responsibility and dedication, has accepted an appointment from Supervisor Chace's district to serve in a local capacity. The move underscores ongoing community service within the region.

Boag Beach Ims Chace

Knight Expected Back at Desk Monday After Illness

Governor Goodwin J. Knight, recovering from illness, will probably return to his desk on Monday, his office announced Thursday. The update confirms continued convalescence but signals a swift return to duties.

Bacramento Goodwin J. Knight

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