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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1959

Page

15

Police Report Opens Path to Drop Aadland Probe

Inglewood officers found no basis for prosecuting Beverly Radland’s mother Florence Aadland for contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The district attorney delayed action awaiting a formal police report from Inglewood. A DA spokesman said pursuing action would be unlikely without the teen’s testimony, while Aadland spoke of protecting her daughter and Beverly’s plans for a Las Vegas club appearance and a life story book.

Los Angeles UPI Beverlyn Chester C. Houston Inglewood Florence, Aadland

High Court Agrees to Hear Steel Case

The Supreme Court called for oral arguments Tuesday as the Pittsburgh district judge case under the Taft Hartley Act continues. The back-to-work order remains suspended while legal briefs are due, keeping the steel strike unresolved for at least another week with 800,000 workers idle. Union and government spokesmen spar over the act’s machinery.

High Court Steel Pittsburgh U.S Philadelphia Union Supreme. Ms Court Supreme Court Justice Department

Butchers Markets Seek Pact Over Southern California Service

The Retail Clerks Union leader says a potential butchers strike would affect only meat sections, not whole markets. If a picket line forms, cashiers may refuse to ring up meat, while nonunion staff could be used. The union urges swift settlement after a prolonged national emergency dispute, noting past jurisdictional fights with meatcutters over market employees.

Retail Clerks Union Meatcutters’ Union Em! ‘Players Joseph T. de ‘Silva Clerks

Armed Bandit Robs Long Beach Distributor for $700

A bandit entered Bohemian Distributing Co at 1600 Daisy Ave with a revolver about 6 15 p m and robbed three employees of roughly 700 dollars after taping them. Victims include Luke M Foto 62 of Garden Grove Wallace Hall 65 and Earl E Sharp 44 of Los Angeles. He left thanking the workers for their cooperation. A separate note mentions a bakery theft of over 750 dollars with tape used on victims.

Long Beach Beer Distributing Teft Bohemian Distributing Co Daisy Ave Luke M. Foto Nichols Garden, Grove Wallace Hall Graywood Ave Earl E. Sharp Los Angeles Long Beach

State Builders Pick Long Beach for 1960 Convention

The California State Builders Exchange announced on Friday that Long Beach will host the 1960 convention. Donald E. Sutherland, president of the Long Beach Builders Exchange, stated the site was chosen for October during the current Santa Rosa convention.

Long Beach California State Builders’ Exchange, Organization of Building Executives Donald E. Sutherland

Legion Post W Devore Walden Named Vice Chairman

State Commander C S Foote announced Friday that Gets Legion Post W Devore Walden at 431 E Plymouth St has been named vice chairman of the National American Legion Commission on Americanism.

Gets Legion

Carrier Open House On Yorktown This Weekend

An open house is scheduled aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown today and Sunday from noon to 4 pm. The big warship is berthed at Pier E.

Yorktown Pier E

New Destroyer Arrives After Month-Long Shakedown Cruise

The Navy’s newest destroyer from Squadron 13, USS Turner, commanded by Cmdr. Ralph Joy, arrives in Long Beach after a one month shakedown in South Atlantic waters. Built by Puget Sound Navy Yard, the 418 foot ship carries 3,900 tons displacement and a complement of 15 officers and 240 enlisted men. It was commissioned earlier this year and will serve as flagship for Destroyer Squadron 13.

USS Turners Cmdr Ralph Joy Long-S Wentworth Ur An- Beach Napolis Puget America desCo Yoarstroyer Seattle Long Beach

Toll from hurricane and flood strikes Pacific coast

Mexico fears the death toll may reach 1500 as rescue work continues on the hurricane battered Pacific coast. Minatitlan is buried under slides. Port of Manzanillo hit hard. hunger and disease threaten survivors while relief trickles in. Swarms of scorpions plague those left behind.

Mexico City Mexico Minatitlan Manzanillo Colima State

Chiang Kai-shek Birthday Marked Across China

Chiang Kai-shek, aging Nationalist leader, to be celebrated in Formosa and among supporters as rallies prepare scrolls and stamps. Western reckoning places him at 73, while Chinese calendars show 62. Radio programs and special broadcasts planned to mark the occasion.

Taipes Formosa China Chiang Wilhl

Men’s Shop Sale Ad on Street Floor

Local retailer advertises men’s wear with 75 regular price suits for 39.95 in California weight fabrics and 87 point regular price California weight slacks at reduced rates. Limited stock and sizes not listed.

Melton C. Mo U.S

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