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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1958

Page

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Sharecropper's Son Becomes Pope John XXIII

Angelo Roncalli of Venice, son of an Italian sharecropper, was elected the 262nd pope of the Roman Catholic Church. At 76, he chose the name Pope John XXIII, seen as a pastoral reformer likely to focus on church administration and diplomacy. He appeared on the St. Peter's balcony to bless the crowd in Rome.

Sharecropper’s Son Pope John XXIII Vatican City UPI Angelo Giuseppe Cardinal Roncalli Venice John XXIII Strihhureh Wic Peter's Basilica Joe Benalla Roman Nobil'dinal Msgr Alberto Jari St. Pater's Square Cardingt Ronenlii St. Peter's Patelarch Cardinal Law College of Cardinals Cardinal Roncalli Gregory Peter Agaganian Soviet Union Ron Calli Vatican France John John Xmii Cartitials Nactheta Solto Il Monte Rome Bergamo Minneapolis CIPTI Lon James Mitchell Pope Hite Mitchell Repub Coro Ives Od Taly Repre Corentye Tin Fes Imsant St. Peter's Basilica St. Peter's Square Europe

Labor Secretary Mitchell Attacks Right to Work Laws

Labor Secretary Mitchell denounces right to work statutes and accuses backers of pursuing division and anti union tactics. He links these measures to broader political strategy and claims they undermine workers and religious groups amid talk of coronation era events and national politics.

Labor Mitchell

Bandit shot during coronation procession in Englewood

In Englewood California a would be holdup triggered a chaotic scene during a coronation procession. A 7 year old boy was shot in the back as a woman, Mrs Shirley Grlofsky 32, was seriously wounded. Police swarm the area with 25 officers and search doors for clues. The Pope supposedly witnessed the incident as incense filled the basilica.

Pune Sis Shasilica Shirley Cylofsky Stever Truamelts Sis-1 Asl Stephen Iby Galen Orb Crass Charles Foster Englewood Cala Pia

Nationwide tax take barely tops recession figures

IRS data show federal tax collections for the year ending June 30 reached about 200 million dollars despite the slump. The report includes higher social security tax receipts and notes a 1958 tally near 580 billion, ranking behind the 1957 peak of 80.172 billion.

Washington Internal Revenue Service

Marx Brothers in Marriage News Sparks Las Vegas Tale

Hollywood reports show Sepp e 57 seeking marriage to 22 year old actress Diane Davis after meeting in Las Vegas six months ago. The former comedy team member said no date is set, and the story comes amid a comic interlude about arithmetic voices and a playful classroom scene.

Zeppe Diane Davis Las Vegas Nev Chloe Marx Morried Tie Mary di

Football fatality from unsupervised pickup game

A 14 year old Lakewood boy Joseph Donald Caine died from injuries after an unsupervised tackle football game Sunday. Norwalk deputies reported the boy was accidentally kicked in the head during the game at 6112 Faculty Ave. He was the son of Mr and Mrs William Caine.

Lakewood Joseph Donald Caine William Caine Faculty Ave Norwalk Caine Mayfair Park Moret Jerry

Estes Sees Brown Win Affecting 1960 Nomination

Sen Kefauver says Pat Brown could be a strong factor if he wins big in California. He lists Adlai Stevenson as a top potential nominee and suggests Brown may enter the race if his California result is decisive.

Minneapolis Estes Kefauver Edmund Pat) Brown California Angiver Jernor Ben William F Pat Brown Kefauver Brown Adlair ‘Stevenson

Ruling to Hike Taxes in Los Angeles County

The State Supreme Court ruling limits county tax on defense plants, forcing a higher general rate next year. Estimated eight cents per $100 may fund $13 million in large claims, while refunds may trigger a 20 cent boost for cities and districts per $100. County must raise roughly $37 million more via taxes to cover deficits.

Los Angeles State Supreme Court

Car Runs Wild on Sunset Sidewalk Ends in Fatal Crash

A car bounced off another vehicle and surged onto a sidewalk near Sunset Boulevard and Highland Avenue during rush hour. The driver of the runaway car was killed. Police described the chaotic scene as pedestrians scattered and the vehicle traveled from Selma to Sunset before ending.

Hollywood AM Sunset Blvd Highland Ave

Michigan arrests signal campus crackdown on gambling

Independent notes two star University of Michigan athletes arrested in a crackdown on campus gambling. The item also mentions renewed attention to Democratic envelopes in a separate page reference, hinting at broader political news.

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