Amy Hiland, first woman to swim Juan de Fuca Strait
Long Beach residents celebrate Amy Hiland, the 32 year old “swimming housewife,” who conquered the icy 46 degree Juan de Fuca Strait in 81 hours, crossing the Race Passage with currents altering her course, after earlier Catalina Channel swims. Local officials are urged to honor her achievement.
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Adoption in Los Angeles County How long to wait and who qualifies
The county bureau of adoptions explains waiting times by faith and region with Catholic couples about six months to two years, Protestant and Jewish longer, and Mexican Negro and Oriental couples about four months. Asked about finances, medical history and residency, the agency notes most couples are disqualified during home studies. Independent adoptions remain common, but agency adoptions rose last year with 848 agency placements vs 1,647 independent in Los Angeles County.
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Los Angeles
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Children's Home Society
W. Adams Blvd
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Adoption Institute
Vista de Mar
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Long Beach
CHS
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Moly
Lonng Beach
Celia Suminski
Miss Suminski
Tile Adoption Institute
Ben Hoffman
Joseph Bonapart
Vista del Mar
Agen
Press-Telegram
Injured man Theo Hulzar in Torrance crash with parked car
Theo dore Hulzar 21 suffered a serious head injury in Torrance when a car driven by his wife collided with a parked vehicle. Police reported the incident involved a two-vehicle collision and ongoing investigation.
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Theodore Hulzar
Mystery of Missing Apartment Solved by Cab Driver
The 78-year-old Mrs. Cordelia Randolph, who rented a small apartment near the Greyhound depot, forgot its address after arriving by bus from Vallejo. Cab driver Charles Dillingham located the unit at 1363 Alamitos Ave, rescuing her belongings and reuniting her with family members as authorities assisted.
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Dillingham
Gotta Go Son You Gotta Go School Starts Schedule
Reporting times for all students are set with specifics for each division. Kindergarten and unregistered students report at 5 30 am or 1 am, while registered students attend at their enrolled times. grades 1 to 12 report at 9 am, senior high at 8 30 am, and business division returns students to classes. New day students report at 9 am, evening registration occurs in classrooms, and liberal arts and other divisions outline campus locations and morning or evening reporting.
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Pacific Coast
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Lakewood
Retired officer injured when dump truck overturns
A retired LAPD officer, Captain William B. Townsend, 159, was pinned beneath an overturned dump truck for about 30 minutes at the home of his son William R. Townsend, 22502 Shadycroft Ave. He suffered a fractured right shoulder and a broken left knee and was in serious condition at Harbor General Hospital. The truck toppled during palm tree removal as men worked to unload it.
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Harbor General Hospital
Wiliam B. Townsend
Warmeide Sve
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Shadycroft Ave
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Jacks
A-frame Truel
Navy Wives Visit Hollywood Studios for Mrs U Navy Contest
About 31 Navy wives and families toured Hollywood studios including Paramount Universal Warner Bros MGM and 20th Century Fox as guests of film firms. Movie cameras recorded events for a 20 minute Navy recruiting film while contestants toured studios ate lunch with actors and later toured fashion centers and hotels as part of the Mrs US Navy pageant events.
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Mean Burned by Leaking Gas at Oil Well
An oil field worker suffered first and second-degree burns to face hands and arms from leaking natural gas at an oil well on Pica Avenue and El Embarcadero early Sunday. Bobby G Buckland, 29, a machinist of 26 Castana Avenue, was hospitalized at Sea Side Hospital after fellow workers evacuated him. Firemen stopped the gas valve, the damage to the well is slight, Buckland’s condition not serious.
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Bobby G. Buckland
Castana ‘Ave
Seaside Hospital
Navy Tankers Return From Orient After Long Duty
Two Navy tankers return this week after more than six months in Japanese waters. The USS Mispillion under Capt. J. Denton arrives at 3 p.m. Tuesday, while the USS Manatee under Capt. W. Blenman is due Thursday. Both ships dock for about two months of overhaul before releasing crews.
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Navy Shipyard
Armed Pair Robs Wilmington Cafe
Two men robbed a Wilmington cafe early today at gunpoint, taking about $359 from the owner after threatening him. Police described the suspects as armed and fled the scene, launching a manhunt as investigators collect details and security footage.
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Wilmington
Robert
Registration deadline nears for Nov 6 ballot in county
County Registrar Ben Hite warns that registrations for the November 6 general election close Thursday. Last minute registrants are expected to push Long Beach voters to about 170,000 from 155,635 in June. Deputy registrars operate in downtown streets and stores. contact the city clerk for names and addresses.
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Ben &. Hite
Long Beach
Holiday Admission Day Observed Locally
Local offices and state agencies observed Admission Day with most stores open on Sunday. Public and school services operated under usual schedules while financial and municipal offices reported standard activity.
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Clinie Hi Fe Fire Union
Peder
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Wile
Flere
Golf History Claim Sparks Holland Firsts Debate
Historians debate whether golf began in Holland or Scotland with claims that Yonkers New York hosted the first Uol Reed course in 1588. Classified ads promote golf clubs and equipment with contact Wimrock 2-5959 for ads and sales.
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