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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1959

Page

3

Troubled Amputee Kills Self Near San Francisco Flight

A 69 year old man who had undergone multiple amputations died by suicide near San Francisco after a Pan American Boeing 707 flight from Tokyo to San Francisco. He died hours after arrival at General Hospital. The Liberty Bell crossed the Pacific in 15 hours 13 minutes with refueling stops at Wake Island and Honolulu. First class Tokyo to San Francisco fare was 455 dollars.

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Rest home official toll on injuries and possible amputation

Officials at the rest home report resident Faid Wiggs was injured after a two car collision last December 10. He became despondent when doctors warned he may lose his father leg due to slow healing. Borrowers are urged to check classified ads for loan options to ease financial problems.

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Pilot Killed In Plane Crash At Kernville Airport

The pilot of a small plane was killed Monday when the craft crashed while approaching the Kernville airport. The victim was Paul Rusling Mathie, 43, of Northridge.

Kernville 4 Paul Rusling Mathie Northridge

Pageant Beauties Welcomed To Miss America Pageant

Atlantic City hosts 54 contestants as they register greet and briefed for the Miss America pageant. Miss America 1959 Mary Ann Mobley and Miss Atlantic City host greet the entrants as they receive badges ribbons and pins. Officials outline rules and duties ahead of three contest groups including evening gown talent and swimsuits with finals Saturday crown worth 10000 and total scholarships 26000.

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Night noises blamed on defective pipes in seaside town

Brigeton residents feared ghostly sounds at night but police stated the disturbances come from defective water pipes at a seaside water fountain.

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Vague Medical Ad Poses Leg Pain Remedies

A garbled ad copy touts relief for leg aches and vein pain. It mentions circulation, nerves, and sleep but is hard to parse. The fragment references doctors, treatments, and a contact string that seems incomplete.

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