Missing Motel Man Murdered on San Pedro Bluff
Harbor City motel owner Matthew Manestar, 56, was found shot and killed at a bluff above the San Pedro coast after being missing since 12:45 a.m. His body lay near the edge with his hat and coat on the desk inside the motel office. Investigators say robbery and a possible kidnapping were involved. relatives reported a supposed profit motive in a real estate deal. Detection teams listed no signs of a struggle, and the body was discovered by a San Pedro resident Tuesday afternoon. The case involves Manestar’s wife Zora and several family members who fear further details will emerge as police continue inquiries.
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Weather and mystery death near stormy lake
Intermittent rain continues through Friday as investigators probe a fatality near the lakefront. A man named Manestar was found dead on a rocky ledge above stormy breakers after an apparent stroll home. Police say no conclusion yet on money transfers from St Louis. Detectives Thornberry and Schmitz canvassed the area as rain erased details.
Dope Valued at 700000 Seized at Bus Station
Two men were arrested at a local bus station after customs agents seized marijuana valued at 70000 and worth 100000, reportedly brought from Monterey Mexico and misrouted to Washington. Senator Daniel said details were scant and the narcotics were to be delivered via an expensive car.
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Rain Floods Tideland Plan Evacuations After Heavy Storm
The city and state agreed to impound more than 111 million dollars in tideland oil and gas funds after the Mellor decision. A major storm dumped 6.35 inches on Long Beach, triggering evacuations of at least 22 local families and about 100 in Torrance and nearby cities. Lifeboats and police evacuated residents from Pacific Coast Highway to an emergency armory shelter while Hamilton Bowl overflowed. Authorities prepared to file a stipulation in Los Angeles Superior Court today.
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Flooded Arlington home and city finances Amid storm damage
The Riverside edition reports extensive flood damage to the Hollands at 2340 W Arlington and nearby properties along Pacific Coast Highway with residents evacuated. The article details public funds and impoundments, a large state request for health research, and Eisenhower’s push for a health program while Congress weighs funding and private risk pooling.
Index of newspaper sections and page references
A fragmented notice lists where to find various sections in the paper including Bridge Comics Editorial Financial Obituaries Radio Sports Theaters and World pages with page numbers and a stray note about tides temperature and vital statistics
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