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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1958
Page
1
Marilyn Monroe arrived at Los Angeles International Airport ending a two year Hollywood absence. She said she overslept and was glad to be back. She showed off in a white silk blouse and skirt while public and press waited.
A 34 year old Downey man, James W. Goldsmith, escaped with 3809 from the Norwalk Square Bank of America, hid in a Savings and Loan office, and was captured 15 minutes later by sheriff deputies. Detectives recovered the money and found a small black starter pistol on him. He entered the Norwalk bank near closing, handed a note demanding money, and fled as staff pursued and reported the license plate. A multi patrol search followed the getaway.
Senate Rackets Committee heard Virgil Peterson of the Chicago Crime Commission say Capone gang influence extended to Local 593 of the Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union and taxi, juke box, and electrical workers unions. Detective Lt. George Butler linked Daniel Lardino to racketeering efforts in Dallas, with broader ties ending in a San Francisco slaying.
The U S Air Force reported two Russian jets shot down an American transport over Soviet Armenia on June 27 causing five crew to parachute and four to attempt a landing. The nine airmen were later released by Soviet authorities. The incident coincided with claims the plane crossed into Soviet territory amid storms and high winds. The report noted the crew stated they were intercepted at 15 000 feet as bombs and fire followed the strike. The piece also mentions a separate event with President Eisenhower meeting Mrs Hisenhower and Canadian officials.
Washington AP government data show June employment rising to 64,981,000 and unemployment at 3,437,000, a 533,000 May-June increase. Manufacturing jobs edged up and factory hours rose sharply, lifting weekly earnings to 83.10 while hours neared a year-high. students and grads likely joined the labor market.
The American League Stars rallied from an early deficit to beat the National Leaguers 4 to 3 in the 25th All-Star game in Baltimore. Pinch-hitter Gil McDougald of the Yankees delivered the deciding run with a sixth inning single after rallies sparked by an error and a late effort from Frank Malzone. The AL trailed 3-2 after two innings, then tied the game in the fifth. See page A-2 for full play-by-play.
President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles fly to Ottawa for a ceremonial visit to ease irritations in North American friendship. The Columbine lands at Uplands Airport after a two hour flight from Washington. Governor General Massey Prime Minister Diefenbaker greet the party as a 21 gun salute signals start. About 1000 spectators cheer, including schoolchildren.
ANTONITO Colo two Albuquerque New Mexico fishermen trapped four days on canyon walls of a gloomy southern Colorado canyon were spotted from air. John Sanders appeared unhurt after a 500 foot fall while companion William E Garver fell 350 feet, rescue teams including a Fort Carson unit planned to hoist them but rocks prevented pulling them up.
The page outlines coastal weather and tide observations with notes on beach access and hazards. It mentions Hal Bogie and bridge coverage, plus brief listings for sections such as Classifieds, Comics, Death Notices, and Editorials across pages A-15, B-2, C-4, and others.
The Harris subcommittee granted Bernard Goldfine a one day postponement in testimony and warned for cooperation. Rep. Oren Harris said this reply came after Goldfine’s attorney requested a delay. Attorney Robert Rabb said Goldfine traveled to Washington to answer questions but suffered physical and mental exhaustion after a run of dramatic events. A hidden microphone near a hotel suite and theft of papers were reported as Goldfine prepared to testify.
Bea Duprey, 20, shown in a hotel room after a busy day with Bernard Goldfine publicity. Hired three weeks ago as a press receptionist and possibly a typist, Duprey explains she is a model but the current season is slack for modeling.
In Sacramento AP a petition urging an end to A and H bomb testing has 265 California college faculty signatures. Initiated by Sacramento State College faculty, the petition targets Eisenhower Dulles and the AEC to press for nuclear test restraint. Signers include 91 from Sacramento State 62 from Chico State 40 from UC Riverside and contributors from Fresno San Francisco State San Diego State Mills College and San Francisco City College.
An incendiary bomb wrecked Beirut's leading 5 and 10 cent store today. At least 40 persons were killed or wounded as roaring flames swept through the building and trapped occupants. The store, normally staffed by about 100 sales girls, was bustling at 10 a.m.
Late night and early morning will feature low clouds with gradual clearing. Wednesday expects mostly sunny skies with little temperature change and light winds, keeping conditions mild across the area.
Four crew members escaped a burning plane after landing and reaching safety. The Air Force reports the crew is severely fatigued. Airman Peter N. Sabo sustained second degree burns. Lake Sevan lies between the Caspian and Black Seas near the Turkish Armenian border.
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