U.S. Expands Sixth Fleet as Middle East Tensions Rise
The United States plans to add four destroyers to the Sixth Fleet, broadening a Mediterranean presence for possible Red Sea and Indian Ocean cruising. A Navy spokesman denies links to the Middle East crisis while columnist Drew Pearson claims an alert was sent to the U.S. 2nd Armored Division to sail for Saudi Arabia within 30 days, with British airborne support reportedly arranged. In Gaza and across the region, Israeli and Arab forces clash as U.N. Secretary General Hammarskjold moves to Gaza for a peace plan review, seeking Israeli acceptance of an eight point proposal amid widespread border warfare.
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Eisenhower weighs farm bill as decision nears
President Eisenhower studies the farm bill amid cabinet briefings and aides discussions at Augusta. White House secretary Hagerty says a final decision is expected early next week with a possible televised address, while denying a veto forecast or a special session.
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Mass
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Governor Signs Top Budget
Governor Goodwin J. Knight signed a record breaking 1779 billion state budget into law with no line item deletions. The $1779 billion package boosts spending by 8172 million for the coming fiscal year and funds major programs including beach and park acquisitions, Feather River water supply, state employee pay raises, highway patrol staffing, and mental hygiene. Knight criticized additions to the beach and park program not adequately studied by the State Park Commission.
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ILPI
Goodwin J. Knight
Knight
State Park Commission
Feather River
UN considers special session on Arab-Israeli issue
Some Arab circles push for a special session outside New York citing New York's large Jewish population as a potential focal point for discussions during an election year. The Security Council may resume talks after a UN report from Hammarskjold on his Middle East peace mission.
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United Nations
Hammarskjold
Middle East
Dope Peddler Suspect Shot in Chase Here
Dope peddler suspects were chased and shot during an incident in Long Beach and nearby areas. I Miller aged 40 of 1240 E 16th St Penhollowang and Richard Lee Vogan 21 of Hunnicutt and Lloyd Berry 59584 E Ocean Blvd were arrested on narcotics charges. Officers pursued Vogan after a raid and confiscated two cans of marijuana. Sanders arrived at a rendezvous but fled. police describe a complex narcotics operation with multiple arrests and a related jewel theft at the Hotel de Paris tied to Philadelphia interests.
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Sanders
Long Beach
Willis L. Penhollow
Signal Hill
Monaco
Robert Hunnicutt
Matthew Alley
McCloskey
Philadelphia
Democratic
Munnicut
Philadelphia Daily
Therat
Friday the 13th Gas Shutoff Hits Interruption Supplies
The Municipal Gas Department cut interruptible supply as heavy domestic demand vanished midday. About 8,000,000 of 11,100,000 cubic feet for interruptible accounts were shut off and Harbor wells reduced from 10,000,000 to 3,000,000 cubic feet daily. Supt. L. L. Bendinger said normal service should return by noon Saturday as schools and some factories closed.
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Find Aged Woman's Body in Surf Near Belmont Pier
The body of an elderly woman washed ashore at 39th Place near Belmont Pier. Police search to confirm if she is the missing relative reported earlier.
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39Th Pl
Belmont Pier
Dope Ring Leader Arrested Amid Confessions and Bail
Police report a silver haired suspect known as Whity Willy Dick Lee boasted of 9,000 in untaxed income and 15,000 in bank funds. He claimed drug deals with Nogales Mexico and kilo quantities. Jeroin from Florida allegedly earned 1,500 per trip while supplying 15 local dope peddlers. Bail set at 10,000 for the suspect and 5,000 each for Vogan and Miller, who remain jailed as the case unfolds.
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Jeroin
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Cotton Group to Meet Here in Long Beach 1957
The Western Cotton Shippers Association announced Long Beach as the site of its 1957 convention. The invitation was delivered by Capt. Earl Manning, Robert Metzger, Harbor Department representatives, and Howard Jones of the Long Beach Convention Bureau. Harbor officials cited Long Beach's role as a major cotton shipping port.
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Western Cotton Shippers Assn
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Earl Manning
Robert Metzger
Harbor Department
Howard Jones
Powell Wins 18509 for Whiplash Auto Injury
A Superior Court jury awarded Quinton Powell of Lakewood $18,509 for a whiplash back injury from a March 7 1954 auto crash at Carson Street and the San Gabriel River bridge. Defendants Strand C Leet and Robert F Leet San Pedro were named. Powell, represented by Julius W Feldman, testified the other car struck from behind.
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Lakewood
Carson St
San Gabriel River
Quinton Powell
Stevely Ave
Strand C
Robert. F. Leet
San Pedro
Powell
Atty, Julius W. Feldman
Classified: Sale Offer in Classified Section
A reader notes that items they no longer need may have value and offers them for sale in the Classified section. Interested buyers are directed to dial HE 2-5959 for assistance from an ad-taker.
Press-Celeoram Daily Publication Notice
Short text shows a newspaper masthead with distribution and circulation figures from Long Beach California area press. Includes Audit Bureau of Circulation references, pricing per month, and delivery/mailing terms as printed in the daily except Sunday edition.
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I Wxt Street
Pine Avenue
Long Heath
California
Audit Bureau of Circulation
Taxes drive man to take his own life at grave
Elmer B. McCracken, 64, of Paoli, shot himself beside his wife's grave in Oak Cemetery after leaving a note blaming the federal income tax for driving him to distraction. Sheriff James McCullough said the body was found with a .38 pistol nearby and a bullet wound to the right temple.
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Ind
UPI
James McCullough
Elmer B. McCracken
Paoli
McCracken
Oak Cemetery
Negro Raps Georgia Chief in Uproar at Harvard Debate
In Cambridge Massachusetts a heated session at Harvard Law School drew attention to racial issues. A student, Seyoum Haregot of Ethiopia, confronted Georgia Governor Marvin Griffin and attorney Jacob K. Jasis during a forum on segregation, accusing the U S Information Service of hypocrisy and challenging peaceful nation claims.
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Jacob K. Jasis
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New York
E‘ausyard
Harvard School
Friday Nicht Himmself
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Griffin
Felon Nabbed With $5,778 From Holdup
Ex convict Paul Prager, 33, arrested after a Main Street bar holdup in which about $5,780 was taken. Police recovered all but $22, traced by a bartender identifying a police photo. Officers searched Prager’s room and found a shotgun, a revolver, and six sticks of dynamite. The incident occurred amid a three hour public meeting at Rindge High School with students and faculty present.
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Los Angeles
Paul Prager
Harold Zubkoff
Mieers
Proger
Griffin
Javits
Hair Specialist Here Tomorrow Will Show How to Save Hair
San Diego California reports a trichologist vendor will demonstrate home methods to grow thicker hair and prevent baldness at the Wilton Hotel tomorrow from noon to 9 PM. Robert Clarke offers free examinations and personal scalp checks, touting a money back guarantee if not satisfied within 20 days. Women and men welcome. no appointment needed.
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Robert Clarke
Mor
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Calif
Long Beach
Wilton Hotel
Clarke
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