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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1958
Page
3
The article reports on attorney actions surrounding home debt sales where families rent from the properties. A bar association panel investigates alleged improper auctions, citing claims of lack of notice and questionable conduct by involved individuals. The sheriff’s sales proceeded amid disputed compliance with state law requiring sales at two thirds of appraised value.
Douglas Aircraft officials at a federation conference spoke of future engines where rockets or nuclear power could push speeds toward 5 000 miles per hour. President Donald Douglas cited 10 times current jet speeds once propulsion breakthroughs occur, as the DC8 undergoes tests.
The report centers on a man who admits to murder while detailing two prior cases. Orlin Songer and his wife built a $4,000 home only to lose it over a $170 debt from a former son in law. Esche bought their property for $475 amid a sheriff sale.さらに
Moscow reports say prospects for peace look slightly better as Mikhail Menshikov, the Russian ambassador, argues for both sides to exchange views and end atomic tests. He predicts steps toward disarmament including liquidation of stockpiles and possible inspections after agreeing on basic principles. In Woodstock, Lana Turner testifies at the inquest into Johnny Stompanato’s death, while her brother Carmine criticizes the proceedings and questions the full truth being revealed.
Trend of Security Prices for the past week notes market stamina amid bearish forecasts. It cites unemployment results, tax relief discussions, and potential auto tax cuts as factors shaping sentiment, with a cautious outlook until late April reports. It highlights opinions from H De La Chapelle and Eaton Manufacturing president John C Virden on inflationary pressures and policy shifts, noting rail strength and London markets as positives.
Nearly 300000 French miners staged a six hour strike to back eight million dollars in productivity bonuses. Directors of the nationalized mines rejected the demands.
In Wichita Kansas a thief who stole a car broke into the police radio Friday night and taunted officers saying come and get me. The pursuit highlights a bold challenge by the suspect without providing a contact location.
A spark from a worker's instrument touched off a blaze Friday afternoon at the Abadan refinery. Three fuel tanks were reported ablaze as flames threatened the multi million dollar facility, according to a brief oil consortium statement.
Orange County Highway accidents Friday night killed two people and injured others. Elizabeth Jane McMorris, 42, of Gardens Grove, died in a right angle collision on Harbor Boulevard near Adams Street. Her husband James, 48, and Jose R. Chavez, 25, plus Guillermo Garcia Sr, 18, were injured. all were treated at Hoag Memorial Hospital. In Capistrano Beach, Marine private Louis L. Stegman, 20, died when his car failed a turn near Highway 101. Driver Robert J. Ackerman, 21, and passenger Elden D. Gensler, 18, were seriously hurt and treated at Hoag Memorial Hospital. All victims from Camp Pendleton.
The Small Business Administration redefines small petroleum refineries as independently owned and operated firms with no more than 30 000 barrels per day capacity and up to 1000 employees, including affiliates. SBA says about 127 refineries would qualify for government contracts under the new rule, down from 156 previously.
The fragment indicates a Long Beach Press Telegram style notice from a daily newspaper with circulation details and a March event at Long Beach California. Names and exact details are unclear but reference to a local notice or advertisement appears.
New York reports suggest early signs of revival in housing and manufacturing as FHA loan applications rise and Mosler Safe Co. posts a 3 percent sales gain. Nylon sales at Du Pont climb 10 percent, while Chrysler, Rambler, and GM forecast production and plant adjustments. Unemployment nudges higher as income shifts, yet inventories shrink and consumer demand is urged by a government push to spend.
An OCR fragment advertises the Huntington Hotel in Long Beach with ocean boulevard access. It touts two floors of rooms with private baths, wall-to-wall carpeting, writing desks, and telephones, plus a large dining room serving steaks, turkey, and Virginia ham. Rates mention room and meal for each person and public dining. phone listed.
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