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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1953
Page
2
Washington U. S. and Canada study Arctic floating ice islands large enough for a plane to land on. The effort looks into creation and stability of ice platforms as a possible Arctic bases and refueling points.
A 19 year old East Alton bank clerk Ann Linkogle was locked in a vault for nine hours after a time lock activated. She used the ventilating system, found the operator on the dial and alerted family bank officials and police. Work crews from St. Louis ripped through to free her, and doctors ordered rest after the shock. Nearby reports recount a 70 year old Atlanta embalming incident where a woman awoke in a funeral home, and a Halifax church scene where laughter led to a disturbance before magistrate R E Inglis.
San Joaquin Valley launches a major campaign against a severe grasshopper invasion across a 50 mile arc near DI Giorgio Ranch southeast of Bakersfield. Ten planes fight the pests as researchers report densities up to 1000 per square yard. An $80,000 fundraising drive supports the effort with 10 tons of aldrin en route from Denver.
A stray Southern Pacific Engine 1830 rolled from Ventura toward Los Angeles on Sunday, resisting stopping as it wandered countryside before officials redirected it with a second engine. In Stockholm a driving instructor faces charges for punishing women during tests, claiming a bare skin punishment with a prosecutor slated for a court date later this month.
Hatfield schoolmaster J B Preston suggests a half finished house named Mischief Manor for children to roam and vent energy, then go home. In a separate incident at Keston a cat named Ginnie found with two cut diamonds in its pads, valued at 84 dollars each, prompting a large search.
Working people may borrow $50 cash until payday at Ly & eriea Finance Co 142 American Avenue. Plan costs $125 if repaid in 30 days. Smaller and larger loans up to $500 or more are available for expenses purchases or other needs. Visit Aetna office 142 American Avenue. J Boecker is manager.
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