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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1956

Page

3

High Court Rules Against N Y Firing of Prof Slochower

The U S Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 against New York City in firing Brooklyn College professor Harry Slochower for invoking the Fifth Amendment before the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee. Justice Clark delivered the decision, with Justices Warren Black Frankfurter and Douglas joining the majority. Dissenters were Justices Harlan and Reed.

Washington Supreme Court New York City Senate Internal Security Subcommittee Harry Slochower Communist Party Clark Warren Black Frankfurter Douglas Harlan Reed Burton Minton Slochower Brooklyn College Ephraim London High Court

Farm Bill Battle Looms as Congress Delays Action

Discussion centers on returning the farm bill to the conference committee. Martin expects busy talks with Democrats and Republicans through Wednesday aiming to keep consumer price relief, while GOP support for high rigid price supports remains uncertain. Secretary Benson labeled the bill unacceptable, as conferees default to mandatory supports and soil bank provisions offering up to 1.2 billion dollars annually to idle surplus cropland.

Congress Martin Conference Committee Benson Eisenhower

Man Admits Killing Cabby and Shoots Self

Roy Shingu, 27, confessed to killing cab driver Wesley Carrall, 47, in Boyle Heights early Saturday. He shot himself in the head Sunday night after discussing the crime with his brother-in-law Tom Tanaka, and was in critical condition at General Hospital. Police say robbery was the apparent motive.

Los Angeles Tanaka Alhambra Shingu Carroll

Reid L B Civic Leader Dies in Long Beach

Reid L B Reid longtime Long Beach civic leader and oil industry figure died leaving a legacy in Boy Scouts Ducks Unlimited and local philanthropy. He organized Long Beach Oil Development Company in 1939 and helped establish Will J Reid Scout Park a 10acre campus near the LA River. He supported Ducks Unlimited and held leadership roles in Ducks Unlimited Foundation and Ducks Unlimited of Canada. Survived by wife Ella Hancock Reid daughter Virginia Reid Moore sister Jeanette Reid Gay Jord and three grandchildren. Services set for Wednesday at 2 00 am at First Presbyterian Church. burial at Sunny side Memorial Park.

Long Beach Signal Hill Reid J.W. Hancock John W. Hancock L. A. Hancock Hancock Oil Company Bill Reid Boy Scouts National Council Ernest Kland Commodore Bramblett California Alef Boy Scouts Gove Norman Rockwell Los Angeles Will J. Reid Ducks Unlimited Ducks Unlimited, Inc Ducks Unlimited of Canada Ducks Unlimited Foundation West Vancouver Island The Elks Lodge 888 Virginia Country Club Pacific Coast Club California Club of Finn Feather Ella Hancock Reid Virginia Reid Moore This City Jeanette Reid Gay ‘Jord la Mesa Charles Willa Elizabeth Moore Stuart Leroy Andersson Congregational Pacific School of Religion University of California First Presbyterian Church 6Th St Locust Ave Holton and Son Sunnyside Memorial Park

New Fighting Perils Mideast Peace on Eve of U. N. Mission

The article reports imminent U N. mediation in the Middle East with Israel preparing for border fortifications and mass civilian drills. Parliament plans a special session to fund arms, while civilians including students, teachers, and Israel police will volunteer for border village works. Hammarskjold met with officials and will head to Beirut after a private audience with Pope Pius XII.

Mideast U. N Ferse Israel Police Force Pius Hammarskjold Vatican

President Asks More Defense Funds In Senate

The administration seeks 400 million more for defense in the next fiscal year raising the outlay to 35.947 billion if approved. The House subcommittee has finished hearings but the bill awaits final action. Air Force gets the largest share, with 376.3 million for military construction also outlined. HAMMARSHIELD plans a long Middle East mission under U N approval to hold talks with Arab and Israeli leaders amid seven years of Gaza flare ups. In London, British papers warn the Israel Egypt dispute could pull in World War III as US inaction limits decisive moves.

Suast House Military Appropriations Subcommittee House Hisenhower Congress Hammarshield Middle East U. N. Security Council Cairo Gaza Strip

Scott Slated for Quiz by Grand Jury

Los Angeles 59 year old L Ew ing Scott was subpoenaed to appear before the County Grand Jury on April 24 after his wife Evelyn vanished last May 16. District Attorney S Ernest Roll said Scott has testified in civil cases but not to the grand jury and may be allowed to tell his story if he desires. Scott’s attorney challenged the police instruction to seek permission before leaving LA, warning it could be flight to escape prosecution. The DA noted an investigation into Scott’s handling of his missing wife’s trust funds, with the assistant chief criminal deputy Adolph Alexander due back April 19. Scott is also facing a civil case over a $6,100 judgment from a publisher for a book Scott sponsored.

Los Angeles L. Ewing Scott Evelyn S. Ernest Roll Scott William Parker Parker Oeem Roll Adolph Alexander Alexander

Dust Storm Rains Hit Texas and Midwest Winds

The article reports Texas hit by a severe dust storm with drought conditions worsening pastures and crops needing rains. It notes violent Oklahoma windstorms with hail and rain, heavy snow in Wyoming and Colorado, and tornado sightings in Roger Mills County. Nine deaths linked to the Northeast storm as power lines failed and homes lost heat.

Texas A&m Agricultural Omee ‘Extension Service Oklahoma North Weather Bureau Reydon Roger Mills

Tunisian Premier Submits Resignations

Tunisian Premier Anar Ben Ammar submitted the resignation of his cabinet after the Constitutional Assembly opened. The Assembly convened and elected Habib Bourguiba president, with Ben Ammar planning to resign again once the Assembly organized work.

Tunisaf Anar Ben Ammar Tunisian Constitutional Assembly Habib Bourguiba Neo-Destour Party Ben Ammar

Eastern Airlines to equip DC-8 jets with JTS engines

Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, chairman of Eastern Airlines, announced the company will bypass smaller JS7 engines and retrofit its DC-8 jetliners with the larger JTS jet engines for improved power and performance.

New York OF Eddie Rickenbacker Eastern Airlines

Cards as magic carpets bring people together

A playful note invites readers to enjoy card games and pick up fresh packs on their way home, celebrating social fun and quick purchases. The piece emphasizes communal joy through tabletop gaming and convenient shopping.

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