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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1958
Page
11
By Bob Whearley the writer laments modern horror films and calls for true iconic monsters like Chaney Lugosi and Karloff. He laments teen-focused scripts, urging originality and better production quality, noting audience apathy and industry mediocrity.
A youthful driver, described as a W-year-old, led deputies on a 100 mile per hour chase Sunday, fleeing to his Artesia home where parents attempted to block custody. The incident ended with the youth jailed.
A 12 year old boy suffered a skull fracture in a two car collision at Pacific Coast Hwy and Redondo Ave Signal Hill Sunday night. Allan Young, 12, was wounded along with four others including Norman Carl Young 84 Phil Becker 44 Nell 43 Carolyn Crank 17 and James Heary Lewis Jr 18 who fled stop and led deputies on a chase before being held.
Seven year old Chuck Stearns of Bellflower wins the Catalina Ski Race aboard a single ski behind Bil Stearns’s boat with Jimmy Cavanaugh observer. He sets a new record in the 58 mile course from Pierpoint to finish line amid 41 of 60 starters finishing. Joyce Gibson of Fontana wins the women’s division in 1 hour 45 minutes.
A Pennsylvania retiree set off for California seeking a drink and nearly collided with disaster. Authorities stopped the impulsive ride before harm occurred, and the man faced questions about his intent and safety.
Sheriff's deputies backed the Propositions S and I led by the Associated Property Owners. Frank Allen of Groveland Long Beach and George W. Baumgardner faced questions as APO boards announced their support. Allen, 66, claimed to have flown from Pittsburgh and spent his last funds after landing near Imperial Highway and Prairie Avenue. Deputies arranged motel lodging and arranged an escort to the airport as they tried to locate his plane and arrange his return.
Harry D. Peterson, 29, just released from the Navy, received first and second degree burns to both hands and his right forearm after a camp stove flame surged and he spilled burning gasoline while reacting to a flare up in his unlit home on lat 2682 51st St. North Long Beach. Only 35 000 people attended the beach event as lifeguards watched the scene and Peterson was treated at Seas id e Hospital.
Delores Waters 38 of 2176 Niobe Street told police she fired at her architect husband Jason 38 as he advanced with a knife after a drink‑fuelled argument. She said she retrieved a .38 from her purse and fired at least four times on the patio, striking him in the heart and abdomen. He collapsed inside after a neighbor heard her remark that he “had this coming.” Police found an 0-inch knife near the body and she was jailed in Santa Ana with no bail.
The 1938 social security amendment will raise monthly payments for about 52,900 Long Beach area residents starting February 1959, averaging 7 percent. Eligible individuals already receiving benefits need not apply as increases auto add to January checks. Changes include broadened eligibility for dependents and certain disabled workers, with tax rates rising for employers, employees, and self employed, and the first $4800 earnings taxable from 1959. The Long Beach District Office is at 1218 Pine Ave, open weekdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Harbor officer Howard G. Freeman 62 reported being assaulted while pursuing a suspect believed to have stolen metal. The man, about 25, fled in a car near El Enter Medina and Channel Wey, leading to a chase ending at an oil well site. Freeman suffered severe head and shoulder bruises, losing his service pistol, and was treated then released from Seaside Hospital.
A 45-year-old man identified as Willard Pete Vail fell from a hotel roof on 10th Street near Obispo Avenue. Found by two girls before 6 am, he died later at Seaside Hospital. Detectives say he climbed onto the roof in stocking feet from a third-floor apartment. his body was taken to Disday's Mortuary.
A 26 year old Anaheim motorist died when his vehicle rear ended another car on Orangethorne Avenue near Imperial Highway west of Yorba Linda. Matt R Rocha of 7112 Bluesome Street was dead on arrival at Orange County Hospital. The driver of the other car Mary Lopez age 16 of 141 Walnut Street Orange and two others sustained minor injuries according to Highway Patrol.
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