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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1955

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Premier Chou Urges Coexistence Amid U S Tensions

In Bandung Chou En-Lai warned that war danger rises in both East and West while advocating peaceful coexistence among nations with differing social systems. He noted U S subversion claims, stressed non-ideological dialogue, and highlighted China’s readiness to cooperate under the five principles of peaceful coexistence.

Bandung Indonesia China Chou En-Lai Chou Formosa United States Taiwan United States of America United Nations U. S Chan Chon India Burma

Soviet calls for Vienna talks on Austrian state treaty

Moscow urged a meeting of the Big Four foreign ministers in Vienna to sign an Austrian state treaty. Molotov handed notes to Britain France and the United States detailing progress with Chancellor Raab and indicating Austria could be restored as a democratic state contributing to European peace. Western diplomats note the move shows Soviet initiative after recent talks.

Moscow Soviet Union Vienna V. 4 Molotov Britain France United States Raab Austria Molotevy Rash Europe

Dulles Says Aid Freed Yalta Data

Secretary of State Dulles testified that Assistant Secretary Carl W. McCardie supplied a galley proof of the Yalta papers to the New York Times on March 15, a disclosure Dulles defended as discreet and not harmful to alliances. He noted British objections were withdrawn, and the single copy release followed a State Department position against publishing the wartime record.

Washington UPI Dulles Asst Carl W. McCardie Yalta Senate Foreign Relations Committee McCardie New York Times McCardle U.S Churchill Stalin Roosevelt Sen. George D-Ga James B. Reston Reston George

Weather: Unbroken calm through Wednesday with mild winds

Clear through Wednesday with light to no wind. Highs reach the high 60s and nighttime lows in the 40s. Expect pleasant conditions, with dry skies and gradual warming later in the week.

Ike Proposes Federal Award for Dr. Salk

President Eisenhower proposed Dr. Jonas Salk as a national hero for polio vaccine discovery. He expects rapid Congress action to create a new distinguished achievement award for scientists and plans to thank Salk and Basil O’Connor at the White House next Friday. The same day, talks on a $3.5 billion overseas aid program for FY 1956 continued. In Athens, central Greece endured strong earthquakes with reports of very great damage from Volos.

Augusta Eisenhower Jonas Salk Congress Salk Basil O'Connor National Foundation For Harold E. Stassen O'Connor White House Athens Greece Volos

Bride Barred From Ancient Rite In Hussein Dina Wedding

In Amman the wedding of King Hussein to Princess Dina Abdul Hamid was held in a simple Muslim ceremony with women barred, including the bride. Dina’s father signed the official contract, Hussein made his own signature, and Arab Legion troops saluted as the ceremony began.

Amman Jordan Hussein Dina Abdul Hamid Dina Abdul]Hamid Arab Legion King Hussein

Shell Blast Wounds 33 at Pendleton Camp

A dud artillery shell exploded in a mess line at Camp Pendleton injuring 33 Marines. One, Pvt. Dorman Jt Swann of Winnsboro Texas, is in critical condition with severe leg and abdominal wounds. About 12 remained at camp hospital for treatment. The shell, likely picked up as a souvenir, detonated when dropped in front of fellow marines of the 5th Regiment, 1st Marine Division, recently returned from Korea. Another injured Marine is Francis M. Bullock of Long Beach.

Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Qmtess Hall Pvt Dorman JT Swann Winnsboro Tex Camp Hospital 1St Marine Division 5Th Marine Regiment San Diego Kores Francis M. Bullock Broathway Long Beach

French Airliner Lost at Sea With 12 Aboard

A four engine French air liner with 12 aboard went overdue almost 20 hours ago and is reported to have gone down at sea. Six search planes were sent but found nothing. Officials refuse to give up hope of recovery. The plane carried 1 passenger and two crew members.

Douala

City votes consider 34.66 million safety building bond

City Manager Sam E. Vickers proposes sending a 34 660 000 bond issue to voters for a new public safety building as a financing alternative after the O Mallon case. Council discutir briefly and refer to finance committee for study while weighing other measures and a capital improvements fund. Diane Skelly 14 lights up at a marijuana party amid taunts and crowded City Hall.

Sam E. Vickers City Hall State Supreme Court O 'Mallon John F. Baker Toby Wick Vickers Diane Skelly Fund Compton House Council Eanney Fe Juvenils Bureau Diane King Zahran Palace Ocean Blvd Mas Inolia Ave Broadway Chest Ina Raghadan Palace Amman Shere- Iraq Faisal Gordon Clark Abdullah Jussein Mohammed Cairo University Hussein Mohammet Eisenhower Dulles

Inmate Letters Complain Of Mystery Programs On Air

A Folsom State Prison paper publishes a reader letter criticizing too many mystery programs on radio or television. The letter expresses frustration with dramatic catchphrases and action lines. The editor replies with a terse no shop talk response.

Sacramento Folsom Folsom State Prison

Purge in East Germany Spurs Fears of New Rebellion

Berlin reports the East German government arresting 10 coalition party leaders in a purge aimed at quelling possible worker unrest. Officials claim Western agents fomented a June 17, 1953 style uprising, as authorities push higher work quotas to boost output despite growing resistance across industries.

Berlin Hans Luthardt National Democratic Party National Front East Germany Leipzig Chemnitz Soviet Zone Gerhart Ziller Communist Party Biller

Drowns in Water Tank While Cleaning 3000-Gallon Unit

Mariano Gaucia, 33, of 221934 Harbor St in Norwalk, wedged in a muddy two inch depth tank at midnight Monday while a Pacific Water Co. crew drained the 20 foot by 5 foot tank. Deputies pulled him from the tank after a 16 minute effort. rescue attempts failed. A fellow worker said Gaucia fell face down into the bottom before being retrieved. He died at the scene as a fire department resuscitator arrived.

Norwalk Costa Mesa Mariano 5 Gaucia Harbor St Clarrissa St Gaucin Fire Department Pacific W Water Co Santa Ana Antonio F. Ozuma Jackson St. Santa Ana Luthardt Ozuma Chemnitz Our Republic

Britain Cuts Income Tax Rates Amid Political Turmoil

London reports a government cut in income tax with the basic rate set at 42 to 45 percent of taxable income and a six pence reduction. Chancellor R A Butler also raises tax free allowances for singles to 392 and married couples to 672, plus higher child allowances as coalition seeks to purge anti state elements amid East German upheaval.

Britain London R. A. Butler Exchequer

Where to Find It

A compact navigational note lists page allocations for sections including Beach Combing on B-1, Boyle on A-13, Bridge on A-15, Classifieds B-10 to B-15, Comics B-8, Crossword A-11, Editorial A-12, Financial B-3, Obituaries B-2, Radio and TV B-9, Shipping Table B-2, Sports A-14 and A-16, Theaters B-6, Tides Temperatures B-2, Wilson A-13, Women B-4 and B-5, and Your World A-2.

Boyle Wilson

Bel Air Gibbon Rampage Not Real, Police Say

Bel Air residents panicked as a gibbon on a supposed rampage inspired by actor Saya Robinson's press agents. Police concluded the 40 pound monkey was staged and returned to its owner after a child found it and was sent away.

Hollywood Hollywood Joey Gibbons Gibbon Bel Air Saya Robinson Greer Garson Arlene Dahl Fernando Lamas West Los Angeles Laura Coughlin Robinson

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