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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1948
Page
3
Dorothy Kilmer a 20 year old hat check girl who was shot July 29 and left paralyzed tells doctors she will cope with life if she cannot walk. She responds calmly to news of a bleak prognosis saying she will be happy and get along somehow and that God spared her life for a purpose.
Plans for a 14 million dollar bridge to span the Hudson between Kingston and Rhinecliff New York about 60 miles north of New York City are under study by state engineers. The three lane 45 foot wide structure would be 1700 feet main span and total length about 1 1/3 miles linking eight major highways. Construction hoped by 1952 if approved by Army engineers and state agencies.
The Oklahoma City chamber of commerce was startled when a horned toad appeared during a Saturday event. The incident prompted observers to note the animal’s calm demeanor as it drew curious attention from attendees.
President Truman plans an unprecedented stump campaign visiting more states than any candidate in history. Aboard the Williamsburg in Yorktown he spoke to reporters about an across the country tour including the deep south and Detroit Cadilac Square address. He expressed confidence in defeating Governor Dewey in November.
Lancaster report: a World War II veteran, who asked to stay anonymous, says revenge is sweet as he lands a rare present day prize by renting an apartment. He served three and a half years and flew 40 missions with the 15th Air Force. An advertisement appeared offering two rooms, partially furnished, with a kitchen and bath and a note excluding ex officers or children.
J B Shaw seeks 10100 damages in circuit court claiming cafe bartender Newt Dewally poured flammable liquid on his foot and set it alight while he slept. He alleges carelessness by owner Richard C Gifford and seeks 10000 for permanent injuries plus 100 for medical costs.
A waterfront Everett apartment house fire early today killed Frank Brown aged 64 and injured at least eight others, with two in critical condition. Residents leaped from windows to escape the flames, and Edith Piper, 29, suffered head injuries after jumping from a second story window.
Federal grand jury indictment charges Harold C. Raine 28 former Burbank High athlete with the Moorpark bank holdup of 14 250. Raine was arrested August 8 in a Burbank motel and confessed to the crime per FBI agents.
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