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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1959
Page
11
A 17-year-old track star from Burbank High escaped Beverly Hills and North Hollywood officers three times after petty theft arrests. He surrendered at North Hollywood station claiming fatigue from pursuit, saying he wanted to confess. He had planned to enter Navy Monday but remained in custody.
In Las Vegas, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were helped when a sheriff's deputy stopped to guide them. The couple, en route to the Desert Inn from Boulder City, followed the officer for about 20 miles to the hotel amid applause from 150 spectators in the lobby. In Croydon England, thieves stole a prefabricated two bedroom aluminum house. Four strong men disassembled it and loaded it into a truck, leaving behind the brick foundation.
In Los Angeles two bandits invaded the home of Negro singer Jan Jennings and tortured his 46 year old wife Faye Jennings then fled with about 8500 dollars in cash. They missed 772 dollars hidden in the house. Police investigated the Long Beach area home and suspects fled.
Continental Airlines of Denver announced plans to begin nonstop jet service between Chicago and Los Angeles on June 8. The 100 mile per hour Boeing 767 jets will trim Chicago Los Angeles flight time to about 3 hours and 40 minutes, replacing the current fastest DC7 propeller service at roughly 6 hours 20 minutes.
A truck hauling heavy pipe struck a school bus twelve miles northwest of Moultrie GA injuring several pupils. Driver Johnny A. Spears of Anniston AL leaped to safety as pipe sections pierced the cab. The bus carried about 75 white students aged 16 and under. none died and injuries were minor to moderate.
In Indianapolis the Nicholas murder case nears two to three weeks as 200 jurors are exhausted. Judge Faulconer orders a new venire of 175 with 75 summoned for Monday and 50 for Wednesday. Prospective jurors faced capital punishment and self defense questions amid a trimmed slate of three of twelve jurors.
The ad touts Girard's Original French Dressing as sugar free with a light bright tang and zest. It promises a distinctly different salad dressing experience for families who value good food and flavor.
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