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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1959
Page
5
In a SAC test flight over Phoenix a bomber achieved four hits with a crew led by a young commander. The report notes most crew are married with normal families and lists Sgt. Smith as tail gunner amid other crew details.
A Buena Park man, 21, Phillip Freeman Atel of 8726 Morrison Way, was badly injured Monday when a speeding outboard motor spill in Cerritos Channel tossed him overboard and left him footless. He is a Poly High and Long Beach City College graduate and a new father. He had served in B52 tail compartment missions. The incident involved a driver and a shop turning scenario.
Death notices list many individuals with ages and residences, noting services and mortuary details. Names include HOLTZMAN David L., GOMEZ Laura Dale, UNDERWOOD Carrol G., NIXON Joseph, BRYANT Robert W., KNIGHT Merrill Glen, MARTIN Jesse, THADY George Reginald, SMITH Daniel A., GILLS Albert Sidney, OWLEY Pessie, DARLEN Ernest Andrew, COLLINS Fred James, with survivors, service times, and funeral home references across multiple addresses and churches.
Deputies say the driver Chady Mund Krull, 23, of 6247 E Carson St, was pulling a water skater when the vehicle turned left. A male passenger Davie v s Pearson, 22, of 4823 Ashworth St, Lakewood, was thrown after Pearson yelled for the sharper turn. Pearson landed on Axtall.
A 12 year old Lakewood boy riding a borrowed bicycle was fatally injured Monday afternoon when the bike rammed a steel obstacle across an asphalt path near the San Gabriel River bed north of Carson Street. Richard Sanchez died at 2 43 a m after being taken to Artesia Hospital for surgery. Doctors cited a skull fracture and multiple bruises. The boy remained unidentified for two hours after the accident with no visible ID. Relatives were located through a home products saleswoman who informed neighbors and authorities. The aunt and uncle arrived at the hospital shortly before surgery.
Vincent Trotta outlines judging criteria for Miss Universe observing a contestant’s poise, skin, figure, and measurements. Judges must assess grooming, proportion, and presentation across evening gown and swimsuit stages, with final ballot focusing on speaking ability, charm, and intelligence.
Funeral notices and obituaries from Huntington Beach list Glen Fulton McKelvey 68, barber, and Emmett Arthur Bradley 68, electrician, with survivors including spouses, children, stepchildren, and sisters. Services at First Church of Christ, SKATERS i Huntington Beach, with Rose Hale Cemetery in charge and Smiths Mortuary arranging.
Douglas Aircraft Co announced price increases up to 10 percent on five models of the Long Beach built jet airliner. Price changes apply to planes purchased after August 15. Eighteen airlines have ordered the L50 passenger DC8s at an average price of about $5 million.
Golf clubs and bag valued at $400 were stolen from Philip S. Olin of 167 East 21st Street. A burglar broke into his station wagon parked at the foot of Pico Avenue, police reported today.
Travel ad promotes round trip Los Angeles to Seattle Vancouver Victoria Montreal and Toronto with added Quebec sidetrip. Highlights scenic Canadian Rockies journey in comfort aboard Scenic Doma air combiner. Banff Lake Tourde stopovers for 2 4 or 6 day all expense tours. Return from U.S. points on any U.S. line with many economical accommodations. Seats reserved includes coach no extra charge. Inquiries to travel agent Canadian Pacific 630 West Sixth St Los Angeles.
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