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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1958
Page
2
In West New York New Jersey GP Pary Case 42 faced arrest after a magistrate dismissed his case for assault and battery. He was rearrested near his home and now faces an added contempt of court charge as authorities pursue him.
Israel voices a firm stance at the UN emergency session on the Middle East. Ambassador Abba Eban heads the Israeli delegation with aides Moshe Tov and Laurie Yisraeli, signaling readiness to act if Jordan falters to Nasser’s United Arab Republic.
Roy David, 72, suffered a stroke at an American Legion meeting Tuesday night. Florence David, 10, brought to Central Emergency Hospital, found dead, apparently of a heart attack. David, a retired meat inspector, was reported in critical condition and unaware of his wife's death.
The Frito Co said it has purchased the Num Num Potato Chip Co of Cleveland Ohio. The price was not disclosed. Num Num had sales last year of more than 34 million dollars in Ohio Pennsylvania and western New York.
A telegram style notice indicates a delivery schedule at Lone Beach with afternoon and evening slots. Details mention daily service except Sunday at a fixed time, with references to a postal bureau and circulation.
In Harlem New York Adam Clayton Powell won the Democratic nomination for his House seat over Earl Brown. In Arkansas Jim Johnson and Millwee battled in a tight Supreme Court primary while Derrick Millwee faced claims of aiding integration. Idaho also saw a governor primary with Derr and Hanson debating legalized gambling as the main issue. Powell’s landslide signals strong support for fast integration amid nationwide primaries.
Rockland Maine reports a tragic accident as a passenger vessel on a voyage near Penobscot Bay struggles against a thick 80 foot wall of ice. The North Pole bound submarine crew faced hazardous ice conditions delaying plans and resulting in the death of a woman traveler during an attempted passage. The captain ordered a retreat after the vessel encountered solid ice.
Kiel reports the fledgling West German navy practicing sea maneuvers to train new crews. About 3,000 sailors and officers participate as 40 ships including destroyers and submarines simulate island landing drills in icy Baltic waters. A doctor notes one crew member fainted during excitement after an iceberg near collisions.
Liz Renay, girlfriend of ex gambler Mickey Cohen, leaves the Internal Revenue Bureau after agreeing to pay 1002 dollars due on her 1954 income tax. Her real name is Pearl O Leary and she is still dating Cohen who served five years for tax trouble.
An old hotel advertisement touts beachfront access at the Huntington Hotel. It highlights two lobbies private baths in all rooms with carpet and furniture, daily service, ocean-facing dining, and meals from 25.90 per person. Contact BE 68 6253 for reservations.
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