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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1959
Page
3
USC suspends local Kappa Sigma chapter after 21 year old pre dental student Richard Swanton collapses and chokes during hazing. Autopsy deemed accidental. pledges reportedly ate meat soaked in alcohol. emergency responders could not save him.
Valparaiso University halted hazing after freshmen pushed by male students caused several coeds to fall at a freshman loss gathering. Dorothy Steele, 17, of Ann Arbor, broke a leg. Lacrecia Archer, 17, of Valparaiso. and Patricia Frybett, 18, of Springfield were hospitalized at Porter Memorial. Six others treated.
The City Civil Service Board announced exams for two positions, an inspector and a planning assistant. Salary ranges are 485 to 494 dollars per month. Applications will be accepted until a stated date. The notices emphasize required training or experience for both roles.
Mrs Della Roseto Utrich 36 accused of murder in the Leslie Simpson slaying in Anaheim will be released to await a preliminary hearing in Anaheim Municipal Court District Atty Kenneth Witham will seek release without presenting evidence She is free on her own recognizance after a few days in Orange County jail Police say the shotgun used was recovered and linked to the crime
A historical piece describes advances in artificial eyes that closely mimic real eyes. It notes a surgeon’s work at a university and a product line offering highly realistic prosthetic eyeballs with attention to color, translucency, and movement.
Woodland police hunted Ray E. Humphrey also known as Buzz, treasurer since 1950, on grand theft and embezzlement warrants alleging theft of at least 909 dollars of public funds and an auto theft involving a borrowed car. City audit flagged tax shortfalls and missing funds.
Police say Vela Virla Honea beat and taped the mouth of infant Rickey Dean Reed land and bruises marked by a doctor. The mother Les Reed, husband Ronald Reed, and a second child Audie Ray Reed were hospitalized due to injuries and pneumonia. Honea claimed self injury and jealousy sparked the abuse, but detectives say injuries were not self inflicted.
Edward A Leinemann, vice president at Deuplae Aircraft Co, predicted within a few years military aircraft will reach speeds five times the sound. designer Tienemann, speaking at UCLA, argued airplanes remain the fastest and most efficient way to move troops and gear, shaping future military plans.
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