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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1959

Page

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Matter of Principle at Long Beach Airport Expansion

LA C Coline Se argues the Long Beach airport expansion into a large DC8 freight hub should be put to a public vote. She claims leaders misled voters when bond approvals were sold as covering Douglas payroll only, warning that widespread air traffic would follow with many large planes daily over schools and homes.

Long Beach Douglas Bud” Ridings Ife Couglas Are Ahern La.c

Doubts Jet Wing Part Hit Veiled Housewife

Neighbors dispute a report that a metal fragment from a low flying jetliner struck a young housewife. Mrs Eva Gesler and neighbor Mrs Oliva Carr provide conflicting accounts about where the object landed and who witnessed the impact as sheriff’s deputies investigate.

Inglewoon UPI Oliva Carr Evelyn Gesster Carr Sheriff's Spi Claude Everley Mra. Carr Mra. Gessler Gilbert Gessler

Ex-Student Questioned in Slaying in Boston

Boston detectives questioned former Massachusetts Institute of Technology student Barry Shulman after Carmen Rosa Gomez a 20 year old Boston University aeronautical engineering sophomore from Havana was fatally shot. Gomez died at Beth Israel Hospital about ninety minutes after emergency police rushed her from her apartment. Shulman claimed the pistol discharge was accidental while visiting Gomez. Police held no charges against him as investigators pursued the case with details still unclear. Gomez daughter of Dr Frarista Gomez of Havana studied in Boston University’s aerospace program. The case centers on the gun seizure and the circumstances of the shooting near Gomez’s apartment.

Boston Carmen Rosa Gomez Havana Barry Shulman Shulman Gomez Miss Gomez Frarista Gomez Boston University Catlepe Industral Technology Iit Gomrz

New ACT College Entrance Tests Arrive in Iowa

Iowa State announces a new ACT testing program aimed at college bound seniors, challenging the College Entrance Examination Board. ACT will charge students three dollars and offer four scores including English and mathematics, with full score feedback to colleges, students, and high schools for guidance and scholarships.

University of Iowa College Entrance Examination ‘Board CEEB ACT CEER

Betwa Frigate to Be Launched for Indian Navy

A new anti aircraft frigate for the Indian Navy will be launched at Newcastle on Tyne England. It will be christened the Betwa by Mrs J C Kakar wife of the counselor to the high commissioner for India.

Newcaster- ON - Tyne England UPI Mra J. C. Kakar India

New York Teenager Charged With Killing Stranger

A 17 year old, Ramiro Ramon, faces murder charges after admitting a fight with Thomas Jordan, 28, that ended when Ramon stoned and stabbed him on Third Avenue. Jordan died at a hospital from chest wounds after Ramon attacked him with glass from a bottle. Government officials met to discuss halting a surge of juvenile violence amid the case.

New York UPS Ramiro Ramon Atre Puerto Rico Nelson Rockefeller Robert F. Wagner Roman Thomas Jordan Tower Third Avenue Ito Jordan Ising Cunard Cunard Canada Cunard Europe Queen Mary Queen Euizabeth MEDIA MAU Retanta

Helmet yields 1916 Ike De Gaulle meeting story found

In ORAFENWUEHR Germany a U S soldier from the 3rd Armored Division found a World War I German helmet. Hidden inside the sweatband was a Voelkischer Beobachter issue with a front page report on a Dwight Eisenhower Charles de Gaulle meeting. The find occurred Sept 2 as US and French leaders met in Paris.

Orafenwuehr Germany UPI Dwight B. Eisenhower Charles de Gaulle Larry J. Fisher Jackson Miss Voelkischer Beobachter Gen Eisenhower Gen. de Gaulle Fisher United States France Paris

Midair blast on DC3. passenger leaps to death

An explosion on a DG airliner en route from Mexico City to Veracruz blew the door off the aircraft. One traveler reportedly jumped to his death, six of 13 passengers were lightly burned, and the crew escaped. CMA officials identified E Pollowski of Mexico City as the jump victim. two passengers had American addresses. The plane landed at Poza Rica with the rest of the passengers largely Mexican residents.

Mexico City de Aviacion Eir Poza Rica Veracruz Menta CMA David Torre Laphan E. Pollowski Daile Wiley S. W. Ry Houston Wiley McAllen Tex Ryniker Pedro Perez Guerra Perez Pollowski

Building Permits Theatreet SLI Ths year

Scanned city permit list shows several contractors and additions. Names include Robert W. Shite and Thomas Anadee with paraph reads parapet 7H On. Multiple contractor firms listed with costs and project notes such as addition and new work in street sections and locations.

Lave Cxuni Secton le Terpie

Girard's Economy Steaks Butter Tender with Marinade

A short note touts Girard's Original French Dressing for four steaks. The guide promises butter tender results after eight hours of marination with slow barbecue and occasional brushing. Flavor is described as bright and salad friendly.

Girard's Girard Kin Bey

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