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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1956
Page
22
The composer of Sixteen Tons Merle Travis was acquitted in Van Nuys after a four beer intake across five hours. The judge noted his condition, and Travis testified he walked with a cautious gait rather than intoxicated. The case referenced his long career and the song’s fame while the verdict stood.
Hollywood previews outline a May 3 release for a Gogumentary on flying saucers. Producers Green and Rouse say the film proves the existence of saucers, amid Air Force findings of no evidence after nearly 5,000 sightings with only 3 percent unidentified. The 90 minute movie titled Unidentified Flying Objects includes Pentagon film clips of unidentified objects in flight.
A B47 bomber landed safely at Oak City Airport after one of its six jets dropped off in flames over Iowa. Lincoln, Nebraska, remains the reporting location as officials investigate the incident and ensure there were no injuries.
Swedish actress Anita Ekberg laments Hollywood suitors are dull and elusive. She hints at imminent marriage plans, mentions romantic failures, and notes ongoing film work as she weighs love amid industry demands.
An $85 652 traffic suit involving actress Kay Williams wife of Clark Gable was settled for 10 000. Defendants included owner Robert Monroe and driver Clifford Taber of a dump truck that struck Williams's car July 10 1954. Emmett Manion of San Diego received 2 500 for his injuries and his seven year old daughter Heather Amn was awarded 7 500.
Los Angeles reports Robert Mitchum settled a traffic suit with plaintiff Samuel Blatt in superior court. The $3,500 settlement amount was entered Monday as part of the civil action arising from a Jan. 5 incident involving Blatt’s car and Mitchum.
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