Judge De Vries Tours Guatemala Mission and Siege
Municipal Judge Martin De Vries traveled 275 miles into Guatemala to meet Mayan spiritual and medical leaders during a state of siege. He described rebels to the north, noted low gunfire, and observed U.S. fleet Presence while supporting Mayan education and Christian conversion efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Maddock
Martin Dé
Vries
Guatemala
Guatemala City
United States
U.S
Drug price study shows generic savings on prescriptions
A hospital bulletin discusses generics versus brand names for drugs like heparin prednisone reserpine and Dexedrine noting substantial patient and inventory savings when using generic versions. It cites specific price ranges from several druggists and compares wholesale and retail costs in Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Brothers Find Gun Near Home
A two year old boy was seriously hurt when his older brothers eight and seven accidentally fired a gun they found near their Willowbrook home. Willie Cordova was admitted to Las Campus Hospital in Compton with a gunshot wound in the pelvis.
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Willowbrook
Willie Cordova
F. E. Segundo Blvd
Las Campus Hospital
Compton
Pete
Arthur
Downey Youth Dies After Fire Injuries
Alga Raymond Jones, 17, of Downey, died in General Hospital from injuries suffered while fighting a 20,000 acre fire on Magic Mountain in Angeles National Forest. He was struck on the head by falling rocks while hauling the blaze. He was a ward of the real probation department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
UPI
Alga
Raymond Jones
Orizaba Ave
Downey
General Hospital
Magic Mountain
Angeles National Forest
Jones
Real Probation Department
Boy Causes Fire Fatal to Infant Girl
A six week old girl died in a fire at 4133 Mains Ave in Pico Rivera Saturday night. Investigators said a four year old boy pulled a hose loose from a past healer, starting the blaze amplified by a sleeping father who could not reach the crib in time. The infant’s mother was away at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pico-Rivera
Irl
Goodwin
Mains Ave
Joe Curtis Goodwin
Sire
Mariene
Death Notices with Multiple Local Individuals and Services
Obituary notices list numerous residents including William Bender and Harry English, with survivors and funeral details. Services scheduled at Mottell and Peek Mortuaries and local churches with Requiem Mass and Rosary, naming family members and addresses across several local streets.
Harbor Helicopter Cruises to Begin in Long Beach
Southern California starts its first harbor cruise by helicopter at Flierpoint Landing Long Beach Harbor. Santa Claus will be among early riders with visits for children and salt water taffy favors. World Helicopters will operate hourly elevated drops, supporting prizes at Pier Point Landing while police and coast guard assist in weekend service through winter and potentially daily next summer.
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JoyAnn Johnson
Port of
Long Beach
Pierpoint Landing
Southern California
Flierpoint Landing
Long Beach Harbor
Santa Claus
Satur'Game Commission
McClin
Jock
Piernoibt
Santa
World Helicopters, Inc
Point Landing
JE. McClintock
Long Beach Fire
Home Rule Contest Opens For Christmas Decorat ion
The NAACP sponsors a home beautiful Christmas decorating contest open to all residents. Further information is available from Estelle Gabriel at 1144 Myrtle Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Estelle Gabriel
Myrtle Ave
Martin Liked Both Speakers and Food on Pea Soup Circuit
In 1957 Martin, then at Northwestern Medill, spoke in Evanston about a circuit of lectures with notable figures like Eric Johnston and Jack Dempsey. He enjoyed substantial meals, modest pay, and eyed settling down in Southern California as he pursued a journalism career across several major papers.
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Martin
Daily
Chicago Journal
Comi¢ago Tribune
San Dimerce
Ego Union
Martins
jWas
Northwestern
Eric Johnston
Jack Dempsey
Beardsley Ruml
Paul Hoffman
California
Telegram
Gerry
Garden Grove
Eration
Marting
Victor Martin
Iheen
Forties
World Star-Telegram
Austin States
Maflin
Sidney
Tyler
Tex
Acme
Cominoity
Ashabula
Beinighiem Spliten
CouriesTimes
The
Schenec
Steve Te
Xalmia” Harbor Bhat
Kenreache
Cemingly
Laesin County
Los Angeles
Aly Rochester Teomenuair' TF
Tsuasi Rancadar
Shellon Taluga
Thetis Sav Thomas
Heiber J.ings
Talavan Teneka Trathen
Tuma
Witkinaon
Promise No Leniency in Yule Shop Thieves
Stores ready to arrest shoplifters at any time as penalties range from petty theft fines to burglary prison terms. Juveniles face immediate Juvenile Bureau handling and permanent DLBA records. Officials from DLBA vow to tighten policy, noting Long Beach's past leniency.
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Thhe
Parnott
Parrott
Juvenile Bureau
DLBA
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Vernon Fay
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L.B. Judge
Judge Devries
Witch Doctor
Yucatan
DeVries
Mayan Bible Institute
Mottelus
Peek Mortuaries
Alamitos Hemlock
Califorri
Bender
William
Fairbrother
Mira
Mar Ave
Horsey
E. Ocean
Blvd
Hattie
Lois Zch
Russell
Service Ting
Eunice Steele
Motteil’s
Elta Summer
Peek Mortuary
Amequary
Matthew's Church
Harry M
Ximeno Ave
G. R. Brestus
Sis
Mary Adams
M. Christensen
Pine
Hickman
Alberta
Ostrander
Clinton C
E. Broadway
Maude
Helen McAughey
Lois Busby
Mottell's
REED
Alamitos Ave
Totsy
Podge
Petrella
Guiseppe
Mottell’s
Mary
Francis
Joseph
Graham
James Anasta
Madeline Sion
Umina
Isons
Ernest
James
Péter
TSR
America
B.w.coon
Hunowl H EO
Obispo Ave
Geneva
Harbor Helicopter Cruises
Lee Craig
Minemne Range
Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary Cemetery
Géneva
Twinoaks
Antone
Rose Garden
Raymond L. McKee
Hemlock
Atlantic Ave
Valiant
Falcon
Corvair
Mobilgas
Chrysler Corporation
Severin Plymouth Center
Bong Boneh Blvd
Long Headh
Bob McClure
Plymouth Center
Carl's Motor Company
Avalon Blvd
Wilmington
Ko, Gould Company
Long Beath Blvd
ED Barbari
Beliliewariva
Lakewocd
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