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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1956

Page

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Suitcase Coffin for Girl in L A Slain by Mother

In Los Angeles a suitcase containing the body of 4 year old Susan Shaw was found amid shrubs on a vacant lot, a discovery led by her distraught mother Jean Elizabeth Shaw who is held in General Hospital psycho ward on suspicion of murder. The father Prentice W. Shaw, a Clinton attorney, awaits autopsy results to learn the cause of death. Pamela Shaw, the surviving sister, is in juvenile care while the father seeks custody and travel back to Town.

Los Angeles Susan Shaw Jean Elizabeth Shaw Cinton General Hospital Prentice W. Shawy Clinton Shaw Susan Iowa Alien Pamela

Egypt Jordan Charge Raids by Israelis

Tensions across the Arab Israeli borders surged as Egypt and Jordan accused Israeli raids in Gaza and retaliation by Fedayeen. Totals from the Gaza area reported 66 Egyptians and 4 Israelis killed, 93 Egyptians and at least 23 Israelis wounded, with one Egyptian captured. Israel said Fedayeen killed or wounded several and one captured, while two Israelis and two Jordanians died in a clash six miles inside Jordan. ISSUES included U N Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold seeking a peace path and Burns urging cease-fire.

Jerusalem Gaza Strip Gaza U. N Dag Hammarskjold Middle East Hammarskjold Pius Nit Rome L.M. Burns Egypt Deir i Eballah Israel Judean Hills Thekerev Fear Jordan Gazal Eziot Negev Demilitarized Zone

Bohlen Dulles Meet on Russ Developments

Ambassador Charles E. Bohlen met with Secretary of State Dulles to deliver a first hand report on recent developments within Russia. Bohlen, vacationing from his Moscow post, declined to discuss specifics as he arrived in Washington on Sunday.

Washington V.1 Charles E Chip) Bohlen Dulles Russia Bohlen Moscow Washington

Bandit Given Ride to Jail by Witness

A Los Angeles liquor store owner was robbed and slugged as Kenneth Lee, 31, fled. Witness Albert Houston Jr. 25 drove the suspect to a police station after chatting with him for 90 minutes and stopping when he slept, with the pistol he found in the suspect's pocket. The owner, Lot Lew, suffered a possible skull fracture. Houston says he wants to become a policeman.

Los Angeles UPI Albert Houston Jr Houston Kenneth Lee Lot Lew

Newborn Baby Found Dead After Levee Toss

Investigation ongoing into the death of a newborn infant reportedly tossed alive into the Sacramento River levee embankment near Isleton, about 45 miles south of here. Fishermen found the 60-pound boy in a clear grocery bag. Autopsy noted strangulation and a head bruise from impact with river debris.

Sacramento Or Sacramento Iselton Here Reuben Bubb Ray Silva

Reid Died of Heart Attack in Long Beach

Will J Reid longtime West oilman civic leader and philanthropist died at 66 in Kansas City after heart attack. He chaired Hancock Oil Co and led with a strong management team since 1953. The civic figure and sportsman attended Ducks Unlimited meeting before collapse. The death shocks many across business and community circles. President Eisenhower and lawmakers discussed farm bill and potential recommitment to conference.

Washington Eisenhower House Martin Massachusetts White House Senate House Hey Henry F. Burmester J. Reid West Long Beach Kansas City Reid Ducks Unlimited Hancock Oil Company Senate Knowland California Sal Texas Arends Llinsis Amarilla Panhandle Agriculture Benson Amarillo Rio Rio Grande Can- Texas

Eisenhower Asks Congress for 547 Million Defense Funds

President Eisenhower asked Congress for an additional 547.1 million dollars in defense funding starting next July. The request targets faster B52 bomber production, Strategic Air Command bases, distant early warning development, ship conversions, and small Army and Navy strength increases. The White House cited no budget impact beyond a projected 400 million dollar surplus, while critics argue defense needs should drive security, not balance.

Washington Eisenhower Congress U. S Strategic Air Command White House Saidy Sens. Symington Jackson Wash Soviet Russia America

Contents and Page B-? List of the Paper Sections

The snippet lists section locations and page numbers for various topics such as Beach Combing Bridge Classified Comics Death Notices Arts TV Shipping Sports Theaters Tides Vital Statistics Women Your World and a note "(Continued on Page A-3)".

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Discipline March Kills 4 Marines

Four Marines died and two remain missing after a disciplinary forced march into a swamp near Parris Island, D.C. Sunday night. About 75 recruits were taken one mile from the training base, under orders from an unnamed staff sergeant, as officials review the incident and consider a formal court of inquiry.

Washington Thel Marine Corps Parris Island D. C Public Information

Marines Probe Swamp Incident Missing Recruits at Parris Island

General Randolph Pate led a personal investigation after a drill drill sergeant allegedly pushed recruits into a swamp as punishment. Initial head counts were off, six men remained missing at dawn, four bodies later found, with others returning to camp overnight. Names withheld pending details and search outcomes.

Marine Corps Randolph Pate Parris Island Wood Joseph Burger Parris ‘Island

Night and Morning Clouds Give Way to Sun

Weather forecasts show night and morning low clouds with clearing to mostly sunny skies in the afternoon. Temperature change remains minimal across the day, offering a stable overall outlook.

Employment Rises in March as Unemployment Holds Steady

Commerce Department reports March employment up by about 500000 to 63.1 million while unemployment remains near 2.8 million. Gains tied to spring expansion in agriculture construction and services aided by Easter activity. Unemployment rises blamed on housewives seeking work during pre Easter shopping period.

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