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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1956

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Last GAR survivor Albert Woolson dies at Duluth age 103

obituary notes Albert Woolson, last of 2 675 000 Union veterans, dies in St Luke's Hospital Duluth after lung congestion. Born Feb 11 1847 Wetertown North Dakota, he joined First Minnesota Heavy Artillery at 17. He served as senior vice commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic and lived to 103, with White House cards and public tributes. Continued on Page A 6 Col.

New York Grand Army of the Republic Decatur Duluth Minn Albert Woolson Woolson St. Luke's Hospital Minnesota Heavy Artillery Regiment Lincoln National Grand Army of the Republic Union Veterans GAR Wetertown Minnesota John Ko Grand Army

Princess Grace to have a baby in February

MONTE CARLO AP Princess Grace of Monaco announced the duchess is expecting a baby in February. The announcement followed a Honduran revolt and other regional turmoil as authorities sought to restore order and address political unrest after the attempted coup.

Grace Prince Honduras Monte Carlo Monaco Grace Kelly Philadelphia Rainier III Tegucigalpa Hon France Mediterranean Rainier Rainier II Julio Lozano San Francisco Lloyds of Tandon Paris Prince Rainier

Ex-Boxer Comiskey Shot by Girlfriend in 2 A.M. Incident

North Hollywood AP report says former heavyweight Pat Comiskey awoke to his girlfriend over his bed with a rifle, shot him in the groin with a .22, then was arrested for attempted murder. He was treated. she claimed a long quarrel and boasted of marksmanship.

Villeda Morales Lozano Honduras Congress Lmanthe Panama North Hollywood Pat Comiskey Comiskey Sun Valley Hospital

Binoculars Foil Liquor Thief at Belmont Shore Apt

A second story burglar was spotted by a neighbor using binoculars at 54160 E Ocean Blvd Belmont Shore. Edwin G Shore and Wallace Anderson watched the man on the balcony before he fled with whisky and a hi fi set, leaping to the sand and escaping in the night.

Belmont Shore Edwin G. Shore Ocean Blvd Wallace Anderson E. Ocean Blvd Shore Building Anderson Shore Morris E. Spier Anaheim Ra

Weather Outlook Says Night Clouds Then Clear Through Friday

Night and morning low clouds give way to mostly clear skies through Friday. Little change in temperature expected as high and low readings stay near seasonal norms.

Classifieds and notices lead the New York Journal page listing

A compact rundown of section contents appears, noting features such as Beach Combing, Bridge, Comics, Classifieds, Death Notices, Editorials, Financials, Sports, Theaters, and various regional pages. It lists page designations and column names for quick access.

Hal Boyle Wilson

Eden Orders Mobilization Over Suez Crisis

London reports Prime Minister Eden moves Britain to a wartime footing as Britain and France plan international control for the Suez Canal. Queen Elizabeth signs an emergency proclamation, reservists begin call ups, and debates grow over acting with or without the United States.

London Eden Britain Egypt France United States Suez Canal Elizabeth II Arundel Castle Antony Head House of Commons Lord Jeffreys House of Lords

Five Killed and Six Hurt by Lightning near Nogales

Five persons sheltering under a tree were killed and six others in an open field were injured by a lightning strike while a group gathered acorns fifteen miles south of Nogales near the Mexican border. Victims include Rasaura Ruiz and several Altamirano family members. 11 month old Maria Ruiz in critical condition.

Nogales Inder Mexico Nogales-Hermossilo Hwy Rasaura Ruiz Guadalupe Rico Auroro Ruiz Altamirano Ramona Altamirano Rosa Altamirano Maria Ruiz Nogales Hospital Socorro Altamirano Maria Altamirano Te Ruiz Isabel Ruiz Ignacia Ruiz

Blonde, Pal Admit Slugging Old Man After Bar Visit

A 65-year-old retired salesman was slugged and robbed after leaving a neighborhood bar. Suspects Sylvia G. Allison, 20, and Verne t Dwyer, 25, both of 2493 Linden Ave, told police they acted with a male friend. Johnston, 2322 Linden Ave, was involved earlier. Allison and Dwyer used a club on the victim. they spent the $28 taken on food. The man was treated at St. Marys Hospital for head gashes, a broken finger, and a black eye.

Wednesday Sylvia G. Allison Vernet, Dwyer Linden Ave Allison Ad Dwyer Atlantic Ave Arthur R. Johnston Johnston Miss Allison Dwyer St. Mary's Hospital

The Chris and Ike Ticket HQ Opens in Capital

Harold E. Stassen opened an Ike and Chris headquarters in Washington as Republican leaders warned his stance could cost the party votes. Senators Schoeppel and Rep Simpson condemned Stassen for urging Nixon’s removal and backing Gov Christian Herter for the GOP ticket. Stassen begins a month’s leave as disarmament adviser and predicts the convention will endorse Herter as strongest candidate.

Stassen Washington Harold E. Stassen White House Ike and Chris Senate House Sen. Schoeppel R-Kan Richard M. Simpson Rpa Nixon Christian Herter Massachusetts Schoeppel Simpson Eisenhower Herster

Harriman Delegate Upsurge Disputed in AP Survey

Supporters of Gov. Averell Harriman claim his entry in the Democratic presidential race is gaining speed and could overtake Adlai Stevenson. The Associated Press survey shows Stevenson leading in available first ballot preferences, with 430% to 160, reflecting Kefauver’s withdrawal. Harriman booster Frank McKinney says Harriman may reach about 450 of 1372 delegates. Stevenson would be near 500.

Associated Pres Averell Harriman Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Associated Press Harriman Estes’ Kefauver Tennessee Chicago Fauver AP l Kefauver McHinney McKinney Carmen Desaple New York Keast Monum

British Collier Birchgrove Park Sinks Off Sydney

The British coal carrier Birchgrove Park sank six miles from Sydney Harbor early today. Nine men perished and 1011 missing. four crew were rescued after eight hours clinging to wreckage. Earlier reports varied on survivors. One theory cites a mine, with naval riflemen destroying mine in the area.

Sydney Australia Birchgrove Park Sydney Harbor Head

Brilliant New Youth Series Starts Today

Eugene Gilbert, head of the Gilbert Youth Research Organization, launches a weekly column on Page C-2 of today’s Press Telegram. The Thursday feature will explore politics dating chores fads rock n roll and many other subjects in a lively youth focused series.

Eugene Gilbert Gilbert Telegram

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