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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1956

Page

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Grace Kelly Prepares for Monaco Wedding to Prince Rainier

Movie star Grace Kelly sails from New York aboard the Constitution toward her wedding to Prince Rainier of Monaco. She says she hopes for a large family, especially a boy, and will become Monégasque while maintaining American citizenship. The couple plan civil and Catholic ceremonies with a Mediterranean honeymoon aboard the prince's yacht.

Grace Kelly Prince New York Prince Rainier Monaco France John B. Kelly Philadelphia Miss Kelly Oliver Mediterranean United States New York Pierside Prince Rainier III

Assembly Votes Title Bill 65-2

SACRAMENTO The Assembly approved by 65 to 2 a bill to settle the long oil revenue dispute over Long Beach tides. AB 77 goes to the Senate for hearings. Sen. Regan aims for late today. Sen. Hulse opposes one provision, favoring General Fund over the State Water Reserve Fund. The move aims to hold funds to decide their use next year.

Sacramento Assembly Long Beach California L.H. Lincoln Senate Judiciary Edwin Regan Weaverville Ben Hulse R-E Centre Prodem Funis

Wisconsin primary yields Eisenhower lead and Kefauver gains

Eisenhower won 55 percent of the Wisconsin primary while Kefauver captured 42 percent of the Democratic vote. The state sent 30 Republican delegates for Eisenhower and 56 Democratic delegates with half votes, reflecting a split picture for future contests and farm belt influence. The article notes lack of party registration in Wisconsin and cross voting, with historical GOP dominance in prior years.

Milwaukee Eisenhower Estes Kefauver Wisconsin Kefauver Dele Gates Democratic Nation Tino

Mishap disrupts Belmont Shore telephone service

A Water Department crew damaged a giant underground telephone cable in the Belmont Shore area Tuesday afternoon, cutting service to more than 1,200 lines. C E Scott of General Telephone said restoration was expected later that day as officials cited the accident near the North Belmont Shore district. Local officials L M Backstrand and Earl Stanley commented on the temporary outage and speedy repairs.

Belmont Shore Water Department C. E. Scott L. M. Backstrand Riverside Earl Stanley Balboa Isle Scott Marty

Weather update with fog and clear periods ahead

Mostly clear conditions with patches of fog and low clouds overnight and in the morning. Lightly warmer temperatures expected as the day progresses with lingering gray skies and brief early fog.

Knife Killer Hunted in Alhambra

A 37 year old Alhambra housewife was raped and robbed by a man matching sketches of a killer linked to two earlier deaths. Mrs Lettie Botham said the attacker appeared 25 to 30, about 5 ft 6 in, 170 pounds, with light brown hair, after a room-rental visit. Police report definite evidence tying the Van Nuys and Costa Mesa slayings to the same suspect.

Alhambra Lettie Botham Bar Para Jepsen van Nuys Oleta Camille Hatcher Johnson Costa Mesa Peakin

Ruined! By Rash of Runs At Sterling Hosiery Plant

At Sterling Products Inc in Chicago UI twenty female workers arrived to a trimming shift only to find runs in their stockings. Betty Hoffman led with fourteen runs as others reported multiple flaws. Charles Craft linked holes and dark particles to exhaust from a nearby engine, suggesting smog and fumes affected the hosiery and underwear.

Chicago Sterling Products, Inc Betty Hoffman Charles Craft Craft

Eisenhower vows no war actions without Congress approval

President Eisenhower said he would not commit U S forces to any action that could be read as war without prior congressional authorization. He noted self defense may require a local stand, but emphasized it would not be war. The press query followed Dulles remarks about potential emergencies and timely action.

Washington Eisenhower Congress U. S U S Middle East 6Th Fleet Mediterranean Dulles

Reference guide to newspaper sections and pages

The text lists where to find various content in the newspaper. It names sections such as Beach Combing on Page B-1, Hal Boyle on Page A-23, Bridge on Page A-25, Classified C4 to C11, Comics on Page B-1d, Crossword on Page B-11, Editorial A-22, Financial C-3, Obituaries C-2, Radio TV B-10, Shipping Table C-2, Sports A-24 to A-27, Theaters B-12, Vital Statistics C-4, Wilson A-28, Women B-1 to B-4, and Your World 4-2.

Hal Boyle Vital Statistics Wilson

Tornado Toll Mounts Across Midcontinent States

A series of tornadoes and destructive winds struck 10 states, killing at least 35 and injuring more than 300. Western Michigan reports the heaviest toll with 18 dead and over 200 injured as hundreds become homeless. Red Cross counts show 320 homes destroyed and 1,496 families affected across multiple states.

Associated Preat Midwest Prairie Mississippi Michigan Grand Rapids East Hud Wisconsin The Red Cross Midwest South

U.S. Ambassador Bohlen injures shoulder skiing in Austria

U.S. ambassador to Moscow Charles E Bohlen fractured a shoulder during a ski trip at a Austrian Alpine resort on vacation. He said the injury is not serious and no hospital treatment was needed and that he will depart Friday to return to Moscow.

Bohlen Zuers Austria VPI Charles ‘E. Bohlen U.S Moscow Austrian

Drags Italian Farmer by Cow in Night Ride

In Salerno Italy farmer Antonio Liberti tied a rope around a cow's neck and his waist to guard against theft. The cow bolted dragging Liberti for about half a mile before he could free himself. He was hospitalized with severe injuries.

Salerno Italy Antonio Liberti Liberti

Fumes Leak Into Home. Infant Dies at Lennox Tragedy

A two month old girl Mimi Grant died after a gas leak from a forced air heater at 14702 So Manhattan Pl Lennox. Grandmother Bessie Horowitz, 69, was in critical condition along with four relatives Samuel Grant 39 Bertha 39 Choi Chou 7 Cherie 4. hospital said others in good condition. Authorities report the incident at Lennox Sheriff’s Station.

Lennox CNS Lennox Fay Mimi Grant Park Emergency Hespital Gardena Bessie’ Horowitz Grants Samuel Grant Bertha Choi Chou Cherie Manhattan PL Lennox Sheriff's Station

Minor to Majore Escape Trial Yields Four-Year Terms

In Uniteo County Circuit Court on Tuesday Bill Hoyle and Elton Briggs were sentenced to four years each for breaking jail while awaiting action on charges and for stealing an automobile used in the escape. The minor to major escape case summary notes charges were dropped against the pair on other counts.

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