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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1953
Page
7
A U S Air Force pilot bailed from a Thunderjet during a crash off Hokkaido Japan. Rescued from the water, he died on arrival at a hospital. The Air Force withheld the name.
Hurricane Barbara claims a second death in Norfolk Virginia as 55 year old Joe Lane dies after stepping from his sanitation route into a downed power line. Lane's fatal encounter comes one day after Norfolk reports its first hurricane casualty.
West Memphis Arkansas police pursue a murder theory after five Hallman children Edward 3 Wesley 7 Barbara 2 and twins Odie and Tommy 4 died in an icebox. Deputy Gladstone Williams says investigators are checking claims a man threatened the children while J A Hallman and his wife suspect foul play.
A Sunday night fire near Avalon Boulevard and 58th Street in Los Angeles nearly destroyed two factories, Wood Excelsior Manufacturing and Royal Products. Four people overcome by smoke, two Marines aiding firefighters also affected, two firemen treated for smoke inhalation as 14 companies battled the blaze and traffic congestion formed outside.
Lowell Sates, 32, of Highland Park, drowned Sunday while swimming at San Onofre beach, about 50 miles north of San Diego, coroner reports.
An Aetna Finance Co. office at 142 American Ave introduces a friendly manager ready to help with money problems. The ad promises quick cash up to 100 dollars for salary advances and up to 1500 dollars or more for a fresh start with a single monthly payment. Open late Fridays and extended hours on other days. nearby towns invited.
Washington officials report health officials worry about eye infections from reused 3-D glasses. Chicago’s board bans reissued glasses, while theaters in several cities switch to disposable glasses or sterilize reusable pairs. Some venues continue using permanent glasses after sterilization, prompting health action.
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