Masked gunman robs Velvet Turtle Cafe in Long Beach
A calm masked gunman wearing a white mask escapes with nearly $9,000 from the Velvet Turtle Restaurant on Lidard Street in Long Beach after surprising two employees as they closed the cafe around 2:20 am. He orders them back inside and directs them to the safe, noting a silent alarm was triggered by opening a door after hours. The incident remains under investigators.
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Velvet Turtle
Long
Lidard St
Diplomats to Attend Pan American Festival in April 1918
Colombian Consul Jorge MacBride Lourdis will join 19 other Latin American representatives for the Lake wool Pan American Festival to be held in April 1918. Before the festival, 20 contestants from the Americas will compete for the queen honor at Bullocks Tea Room on April 1, with formal introductions at Lakewood City Hall. The visiting dignitaries and contestants will attend a Hostess Dance at the Lakewood Country Club. A separate incident saw a pistol-toting bandit force the restaurant security to turn over $8,959 in weekend receipts after ordering the pair to stay inside and exit through a side door.
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Jorge MacBride Lourdis
Lakewool
Bullocks Tea Room
Lakewood City Hall
Lakewood Coluntey Club
Two suspects seized after Southland restaurant holdups
Two men sought in a string of Southland restaurant robberies were arrested in Long Beach after Harbor Division officers trailing them witnessed a hold up at Hull's Restaurant on Long Beach Boulevard. Drazovich and Stame were booked on robbery charges after authorities traced the crime to them and recovered drugs at their Louise Street residence. Torrance police planned to question them about earlier holdups in January and February.
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Southland
Long Beach
Harbor Division
Offaers
Hull
Long Beach Blvd
Mike Drazovich
Western Ave
Lomita
Stanley Phillip Stame
B. Louise St
Louise Street
John J. McAvay
Donald M. First
Warl Johnson
Elwood Roe
Dra Zovich
Robert C. Kinsey
Richard Morris
Harbor City
Artyro
Wester
Drazayich
Drazovich
Stame
Torrance
Artificial Teeth Never Felt So Natural Before
Denture technology promises comfort and stability with a new Washeream device. Claims include firmer hold, better chewing, and natural feel, aided by plastic membrane ideas. The ad urges regular dentist visits and promotes Fixope st Denture Arthestre Cream available at drug counters.
Doctors' Tests Show How You Can Shrink Hemorrhoidal Tissues
Reports describe a treatment approach from doctors noting swelling reduction in hemorrhoidal tissue. The article mentions pain relief, preparation steps, and lubricants to ease bowel movements and improve comfort for patients.
Pooch Oedipus Delivers Mail in Lakewood Town Tale
A small dachshund terrier mix named Oedipus began following Lakewood postal carrier Julian Henry on his route about two months ago. The dog, adopted from the Humane Society, accompanies Henry to the door, rides along the route each noon, and returns home with a dog biscuit as a reward. Oedipus has not bitten or harassed anyone, and coincides with Henry on afternoon deliveries, unlike substitute carriers.
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Lakewood
Julian Henry
Oedipus
the Humane Society
Henry
Chinese Revolution Taught By American Visitor
A teacher recounts five years in China during the cultural revolution. She notes improved lives, schooling changes, no final exams, peer tutoring, and a civic ethic of serving the revolution. She cites Maoist views on war and peace, U.S. imperialism, and China’s class-based governance. She describes life in Beijing and PeiKing, housing, work hours, shops, and limited television. She plans to return to Santa Francisco to write and lecture small groups.
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Anyme
America
China
United States
Vietnam
Peking
Mao
Anacin Promoted for Tension Headache Relief
Doctors say most tension headaches stem from emotional stress and stress-related tension. A clinical trial of over 100 patients found Anacin relieves nervous tension headaches as well as prescription brands, without a prescription and at lower cost. A survey of 1600 specialists favored Anacin for quicker, non habit forming relief.
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Ape
Cancer claims Long Beach oilman John Hilly Abramson at 63
John Hilly Abramson, 63, former vice president of Jergins and Monterey Oil, Long Beach, died of cancer Sunday at his Guadalajara home in Mexico. Funeral rites will be in Mexico. He lived in Long Beach and Palos Verdes before moving south. Survived by wife Camie Lamar of Guadalajara, daughter Mrs. Wayne Crawford of Fairfax, Va., and a grandson Gary.
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John Hilly Abramson
Jergins and
Monterey Oil Companies
Long Beach
Guadalajara
Mexico
Abramso
Taler Palos Verdes
Ile
Camie Lamar
Wayne Crawford
Fairfax, Va
Gary
Dedicate Building At Alamitos Civic Center Site
City and county officials from state and federal levels will attend a dedication ceremony for the new Alamitos Civic Center addition. The event marks the $250000 project at 319 Katellt Ave and is set for 2 p.m. Saturday with ceremonial rites and remarks.
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Alamitos’ Folige and
Civic Center
Katellt Ave
Taco stand holdup reported
A robber armed with a AZ caliber revolver forced an employee at a taco stand on Lang Bea Boulevard to hand over cash. The incident occurred around 1:10 pm Sunday as police began reporting details.
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Michael
Lang Bea Blvd
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