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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1957
Page
20
The Rev. Herold B. Tillman longtime pastor of Orcutt Avenue Baptist Church in Newport News died Monday in a hospital after being stricken during a golf game. Tillman, an Arkansas native, had served the church since 1949.
Fire of unknown origin gutted a building at 414 E Anaheim St on Tuesday afternoon and caused extensive smoke and water damage to two adjoining structures. Five fire units rushed to the Walter B Tout Awning and Auto Top Co. as smoke poured from the roof. Owner Harry Berlow of Cousins Furniture Co. reported he alerted the fire department just before 6 p.m. Flames were controlled minutes after arrival. Additional smoke and water damage affected Mutual Supply Co. and Crawford Compressor Service on nearby E Anaheim St.
Harrodsburg, Kentucky. A 3 year old boy, Rickey Carl Goodlett, was tied to a board gagged and beaten with matches. He was listed in fair condition at a hospital. The assault occurred while playing with a neighbor, reportedly by a 10 year old who did not attend school. Sheriff Oliver J. McGinnis reported.
Al Ahram reports U S naval planes circled near Alexandria in the Mediterranean, a strict warning issued to all planes not to approach Egyptian shores or cross territory without authorization. Damascus reports a Russian delegation arrives to finalize long term Soviet aid loans under the Moscow agreement.
Rear Adm. Byron H. Hanlon was announced as the new commander of amphibious forces, with the promotion to vice admiral pending Senate confirmation. He will headquarters Atlantic area, succeeding Vice Adm. Lorenzo Sabin Jr. as Congress reconvenes.
New York City's police department has begun a series of 15 week courses to develop management and executive ability among the department's top officers. Present plans are to have 155 officers attend the classes.
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