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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1956

Page

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Britain ready to use force at Suez New Exam

London AP reports a British official says Britain is prepared to resort to force, up to reoccupying the Suez Canal Zone, to keep the canal open to world shipping. He notes not asking the United States to join military action, but seeks political support from Washington. France and some Commonwealth allies reportedly back Britain.

Suez London Britain Suez Canal Eden Ae Nnnition United States Egypt France

Lost Boy Found Slain in New Jersey Woods

Eight year old John Richard Bowers of Newark was found beaten to death after two days missing in Denville. Stepdad S Curtis Hammond Jr, 38, was detained for questioning but not charged. Mother, 27, divorced first husband an American soldier in Germany, then married Hammond 15 months ago. The boy had been headed to a neighborhood movie when he disappeared Monday night.

Denville N. J John Richard Bowers Newark S. Curtis Hammond Jr East Orange Germany Flammond

Body of Hodge’s Aid Found in Lake Springfield

Kendall Olde administrative assistant to former State Auditor Geyflic Hodge was found dead in Lake Springfield. Police reported an abandoned car on the property and the body was recovered near the Grand Tunerai Home. Authorities have not determined the cause of death. Olds, 44, married with a 7 year old daughter, was involved in the scandal surrounding the auditor’s office.

Springfield Kendall Olde Geyflic Hodge Lake Springfield Carenat Rob Olds Parlien Hotce Saltegamon Olds

Ike Signs Washoe Reclamation Bill

President Eisenhower today signed a bill authorizing federal construction of the Washoe reclamation project in Nevada and California at a cost of 43.7 million dollars. The legislation officially approves the multi county irrigation plan for drainage, flood control, and water storage across the Carson River basin and related districts.

Washington Eisenhower Nevada California

Where to Find It Beach Combing and Bridge Listings

The page list shows sections across the paper including Beach Combing Bridge and Comics. It also notes Classifieds, Death Notices, Editorial, Financial, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Tides and Temperatures, TV Radio, Vital Statistics and specific names like Wilson and Women.

Hal Boyle Wilson

Eisenhower Declines Preference for Veep Candidate

President Eisenhower said Nixon is perfectly acceptable as running mate but he will not foreclose other possible vice presidential candidates. He avoided naming a preferred candidate and did not state if Herter would be acceptable. Stassen had proposed substituting Herter for Nixon, but Eisenhower refused to endorse any alternative while reiterating satisfaction with Nixon.

Washington White House Howye M. Snyder Nixon Eisenhower Snyder Christian A.herter Massachusetts Harold E. Stassen Herter Stassen fhisaTmement Aif Eisenhower-Herter Eisenhower Nixon Rangoon China Burma Burmn Peiping Foreign Office Lashio

Stevenson Gains Kefauver Backing in Unity Move

Adlai Stevenson’s presidential bid strengthens as Senator Kefauver withdraws to join the Stevenson camp for party unity. Stevenson accepts the support with gratitude and denies any negotiations, saying he will not name a running mate yet. The Democratic National Convention in Chicago looms as supporters weigh the merged chances.

Prevai Adlai Stevenson Seniestes’ ‘Kefauver Tennaceae Kefauver Stevenson Chicago Abe

Missing Army Captain in payroll disappearance near Fort Ord

An all points bulletin seeks Capt James T Scilley of Co K 10th Infantry who vanished after drawing the company payroll of 11836 at 8 am Tuesday with a guard. His car and uniform were found abandoned beside Old River Road three miles north of Fort Ord. FBI and police aid in search.

Wey — Nord Ord J FBI James T. Scilley 10Th Inn Fort Ord Army

Two Trains Crash in Brazil Killing Seventeen

A freight train collided with a passenger train near Belo Horizonte, killing 17 people and injuring around 100. The passenger train carried farmers displaced by drought en route to Sao Paulo factories.

Brazil Rio DE Janeiro Belo Horizonte Sao Paulo

Movies of Shooting Taken by Slain Man Clear Canadian Injun Joe

A coroner's jury in Huntsville Ont verdicts accidental death after watching a film of shooting by Earl Boyden known as Injun Joe. Barnay Vincent, 38, of Yoledo Ohio, died from a heart wound while posing with a Winchester rifle for a souvenir merchant. Witnesses included Vincent's wife, a store helper, and Boyden's staff. The film showed visitors boating, tepees, and the shooting scene.

Huntsville Tijan Joe Vincent Injun Joe Earl Boyden Dwight Huntaville Boyden Jack Hawke

Kern County Crash Kills At Least 5

A head on collision in northwestern Kern County killed at least five people. Authorities warned the death toll could rise to six. identities were not released pending hospital confirmation. The crash occurred about 30:30 am at US 466 and Corcoran Road, five miles east of Lost Hills, blocking traffic.

Bakersfield Kern County Highway Patrol Kern General Hospital Lost Hills

Suspect Nabbed in Chicago Killing of Three

Chicago police captured Fy Lawrence Neumann, 28, on the near west side after a two month manhunt. He reportedly confessed to the June 8 killings of Max Epstein, 50, Lois Gates, 27, and John Keller, 49, a news vendor and tavern part owner. Lt James McMahon described the confession and it was being transcribed for signing.

Chicago Lawrencel Neumann Near West Side Nevtushh James McMahon McMahon Neumann Max Epstein Lois Gates John Keller

Union Army's Sole Survivor Worsens Health in Duluth

Albert Woolson, last surviving Union veteran of the Civil War, appeared weakened today at St. Luke's hospital in Duluth after multiple hospitalizations since his 109th birthday on February 11. He entered the last time shortly before Memorial Day.

Duluth Mimn Albert Woolson St. Luke's Hospital

Boy Scout Heroically Frees Buried Friend in Ditch Cave-In

In Anaheim, 12 year old Phillip Daniels used his Scout training to rescue 11 year old Michael Cutille from a six foot ditch cave in on Neneita Street. Phillip cleared an air hole, kept Michael calm, and dug until he reached him. Michael, bruised but conscious, was treated by a private doctor. Neighbors and family joined the effort.

Anaheim Phillip Daniels Greenleaf Ave Clearihe Michael Cutifla Philip Michael Larry Sherwood Bakersfield Neneita St Greenleaf Amanjnex Magnolia Ave Phillip Larry Larcy Culille Mike Cutilio Albert Lena Albert Fy Garry Gee

Weather Update Dark Clouds With Clear Early Morning

Late night and early morning low clouds with little change in temperature. Otherwise mostly clear conditions expected through the period.

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