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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1957

Page

2

Court, jail, and quirky notes from daily life

A Raleigh city court sentenced 61-year-old William Jones to 30 days in jail with a suspended term and a 190 fine for operating a mule and wagon while intoxicated. Meanwhile Norman Klingelsen in Manitowoc County got a church visit, then a drunken return from devotions. Danville’s Willie Perrow paid his fine but escaped custody to end with a 90-day sentence. A trio of 17-year-olds in Grand Rapids faced fines for riding in a non passenger area of a foreign car after an alcohol incident. The Archbishop of Canterbury calls a husband’s undisclosed earnings a traitor at home, urging joint financial transparency. And in East Lansing, Igor the iguana reappears after escaping from a fraternity.

Mideast Little Rock Raleigh N. C William Jones Raleigh Road Wisconsix Manitestoc County Norman Klingsisen Klingelsen Willie Perrow Danville Hut Perbrow the Justice of the Peece Archbishop of Canterbury London Geoffrey Fisher Domestic H. A. Cocteur Ennis Texas Barbara St.John School East Lansing Mich Igor Phi Kappa Michigan State University Herb Wendt

Weather and social notes mix in scattered text from Marshall piece

Fragmented weather data from various U.S. cities appears alongside a local Marshall club discussion. The text references the Texas flag issue, school activities, and a Kiwanis club meeting, with mentions of Dr. Fitch and social attitudes toward sex.

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Asian Fly Halts JC Grid Game

Cerritos football practice dwindled after a victorious opener in Ogden. Half the 44 players were absent Wednesday and eight first-string players missed Thursday with illness, including star Gary Lassette who scored twice in Ogden. Athletic Director Klopstein favors rescheduling the game, possibly Oct. 15, while Torrance High will substituteSt Augustine San Diego for Ventura at 8 pm.

Disease cases rise with outbreaks in schools reported

Thursday reports indicate rising cases with outbreaks in schools and colleges. The Health Service spokesman noted the weekly state summaries due today and estimated last week’s total at 100000. He said there is no clear west to east directional spread as incidence jumps around.

Sacramento California State Department of Public Health Goodwin J. Knight Health Service

Two LB Based Navy Ships to be Mothballed

The destroyer escorts J. C. Butler and Weeden based in Long Beach will be deactivated by end of November due to Defense Department budget cuts. They join four others in Pacific Fleet reserve training and will be replaced by escort vessels now active with the Pacific Fleet cruiser destroyer force. The reserve training destroyer escort Goss, also based here, is not affected.

J. C.butler Weeden iDefense Department Navy Pacific Fleet Reserve Pacific Fleet Cruiser-Destroyer Force Goss

Harbor Bridge Plan Backed by Officials

Officials from the State Highway Department argue the Harbor Bridge would double traffic capacity versus the tunnel and cost about 25 million dollars with four lanes. Panhurst cites locations across Boschke Slough linking Harbor and Long Beach freeways, with two other routes studied and plans to introduce at the next Assembly session. The meeting, led by Vern Cross, includes Long Beach and LA officials and civic groups.

Tives State Highway Department Fred Panhurst The Highway Department Division of Bridges Boschke Slough Harbor Blvd Amar St San Pedro Seaside Ave Ferry St Terminal Island Harbor Freeway Long Beach William S. Grant Eloi Amar Los Angeles Bernard Caughlin Vern Cross Chamber

Cohen Freed ion Bail After Two Arrests

Ex mobster Mickey Cohen faced arraignment in Beverly Hills Municipal Court on charges of failing to register as a former convict and disturbing the peace after two Wednesday arrests. He posted $700 bail and must enter a plea next Tuesday as authorities navigate the registration statute and alleged threats to police chief Anderson.

Beverly Hills Calif Mickey Cohen Cohen Clinton H. Anderson

Santa Fe Walkout Vote Scheduled Today

CHICAGO WH Officials of 15 nonoperating railroad unions announced their 50,000 members will vote today on a proposed strike against the Santa Fe railroad. G. E. Leighy, chairman of the unions negotiating committee, said Santa Fe had turned down a union-shop agreement already accepted by most railroads.

Santa Fe Chicago G. E. Leighy

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