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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1956
Page
3
Authorities prepare to search Evelyn T. Scott's Bel- Air residence for a secret cache of funds tied to her disappearance. L. Ewing Scott, husband and investor, faced 13 counts of forgery and grand theft over his wife's estate as detectives pursued missing estate funds.
General LeMay told a Senate Armed Services subcommittee that U S air power has slipped for four years while Soviet air forces improve and become more professional. He cited lack of skilled manpower as his top deficiency and warned the U S position could worsen without more trained personnel. Lt General Putt echoed concerns about U S air power during hearings on a 4.63 million dollar request for aircraft development and research.
Witnesses testified Zarubin pressed seamen to read a letter from a supposed mother and return to Russia. The sailors said they were well treated, refused to leave for the Soviet, and had chances to contact officials without desire to return. Subcommittee explores alleged coercion after Taupse seizure. Ivankov-Nikolay denies Moscow statements as lies.
Los Angeles police arrest four robbery suspects Friday after a necktie used in the holdup is traced to the suspects. Investigators say the tie linked the four men to the crime scene and aided in the capture.
A gang assaulted a clerk at an antique shop at about 9 30 pm on 5129 Carita St, stealing $1000 in coins. Four men bound the clerk, injured a youth, and fled in a car. Detectives questioned suspects including George Eveland and others. several arrests followed for theft, possession of a dagger, and curfew violations. Police also reported two pickpockets at Casbah Restaurant and multiple Marines among suspects in related robberies near the Nu Pike area.
Bellflower resident Mrs. Fenna Simms aged 67 died Friday in a Hollywood hospital after moving from Bellflower in 1945 to pursue child psychology. The town’s only park is named for her husband Dr. Jet Simms, who died in 1946. Service is set for 3:45 p.m. Monday at Rose Hills Chapel in Whittier.
William Dilsom reports a bird chased his dog in Chicago. Policeman Anthony Ramonjanin seized the distressed bird and jailed it. The bird was given to the Anti-Cracky Society for care.
Fragmentary OCR text describes publication details for a California paper on March 35 2855 at Port Office Long Beach with references to circulation, offices, and miscellaneous names and numbers.
Weather history column notes sunrise at 6 06 am and sunset 7 34 pm with moonrise 11 57 pm. Coastal measurements show 0 0 ft on 7 15 am and 2 6 ft at 612 pm. Foregoing statistics credited to U S Coast and Geodetic Survey and Long Beach Lifeguards. Water temperature and surf condition summarized for Friday’s weather statistics.
In Southern Ontario's 2600-population village a single decree united six Dorsser sisters Christina Wilhelmina Dora Grada with four grooms Jack Van Haren Gerard Willemsen Bill Vandenberg Ben Luiking while brothers Andre and Cornelius wed Anne Heuvelmans and Joan Menheert. The event drew over 50 media outlets, Dutch custom rings were swapped from engagement to wedding, and crowds adorned new cars for rides to the church.
The Army issues a new security risk standard focusing on the individual rather than relatives and friends. Under the disclosed order, membership in subversive groups requires a check if the person knew or shared the beliefs. The measures, ordered by Secretary Brucker last Oct 17 and announced at the Pentagon, circulate among commanders and intelligence officers.
In Pueblo Colorado 700 Corwin Junior High students sign a petition after the school board declines to renew science teacher Theodore Colton 27 who also works as a bartender The Pueblo Teachers Federation threatens legal action and resignations while some staff and students call for recall reforms and extended consideration of Colton’s situation Principal Edwin Blood helps avert a mass walkout and Colton continues teaching while tending bar
Buenos Aires reports Argentina is weighing a trade agreement proposed by Communist East Germany. The potential accord could affect economic ties and political relations between the two countries amid Cold War tensions.
Disclosed plots allege Britain uncovered plans to kill Russia and bar Russians from entering certain ports. Express and Daily Sketch claim conspirators, described as extremists, aimed to ambush near Greenwich on the River Thames during visits by B and K.
A 40 year old former Long Beach police sergeant was arrested Friday and booked for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon and intoxication after neighbors said he beat his mother and chased her with a butcher knife. The suspect John L Finley was found in front of his home at 637 W St where police said he was profane and intoxicated. His mother Mary Morris 76 was inside the house brought to Seaside Hospital for heart condition and bruises.
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