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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1956

Page

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Nasser to make world changing Suez stand announcement

London reports Cairo said Nasser plans a Sunday news conference at noon from his revolutionary council HQ with a possible appeal to the U N Security Council. Britain France plan to coordinate action if needed while in Paris talks discuss a joint command and BOAC readies jets for possible med evacuation. Nearby a California bride goes on a gun rampage after a haircut incident.

London Gamal Abdel Nasser Cairo Egypt Suez Canal Middle East Nasser Britain France US. N. Security Council Security Council London Evening Standard Suez Canal Zone Paris

Red China Toll 2161 in Typhoon Wanda

Reports from Red China say typhoon Wanda was one of the century’s worst killing 2161 people and leaving millions homeless. The storm devastated crops and damaged the Hai River basin as Chekiang bore the brunt with winds up to 150 mph and nearly 38,000 homes destroyed.

Hong Kong Red China Communist New China News Agency Ren Peiping Hai China Wanda Chekiang Province Shanghai Chekiang Peiding Radio

U S Steel Hikes Prices by Eight Fifty a Ton

U S Steel Corp the world’s largest steel producer raised its prices by eight dollars and fifty cents per ton to about one hundred fifty dollars a ton after a five week strike ended. The move affects auto parts and appliances and may lead other firms to adjust their prices while payroll costs are forecast to rise seven point six percent in the first year of the new three year contract.

Pittsburgh Steel Corp U. § Steel United Steelworkers Clifford F. Head U.S. Steel

Ike Tells Russ Chief to Show Peace Spirit

President Eisenhower urged Soviet Premier Bulganin to display a new spirit and end evils in world affairs. He criticized Moscow’s disarmament proposals, warned against isolated troop withdrawals from Germany, and tied Berlin and German unification to Geneva promises. Eisenhower noted Russia’s 1,200,000 troop cuts pale beside Western reductions and questioned the value of Bulganin’s plan without verification.

Ike Washington Eisenhower Bulgania Kremlin Russia Geneva Bulgarin Germany Eisen Hower Bulganin Moscow

Missing five year old Barbara Blasier in Newport Beach case

Police search Balboa Bay and nearby homes for 5 year old Barbara Blasier from Waterloo Iowa who vanished Sunday while at a crowded beach. An 8 year old witness saw a girl with a ponytail on a dock before disappearance. Dancer Joanne Aleksin described a boat ride with a man where she says she was shoved or jumped overboard.

Barbara William Newport Beach Balboa Bay Barbara Blasier Waterloo Iowa John Upson Upson Joan Mary Aleksin Het Breakwater Larry” Ory Harry Signal Hill Joanne Allen Coast Guard Ter Llowel Hill Mann Nrealenteen Fe RsenIae Dale Fink Gordon Bilasier Bay Shore Theittle Blasiers Calfornia Blasier Larry Earl Evans the Sun Evans Miss Ricksin Seaside Hospital Los Angeles Gordon Blasier

Wednesday Weather Forecast Mostly Sunny With Morning Clouds

Mostly sunny Wednesday with early morning low clouds clearing by mid morning. Temperature shows little overall change across the day.

Explosion Levels Army Barracks and Six Blocks in Cali

A massive explosion in Cali Colombia leveled six blocks in a residential area. Officials fear many dead and hundreds injured or displaced. The blast damaged military barracks a freight station and warehouses. Red Cross and government dispatch aid including planes with blood transfusions. Rescue crews mobilized as buildings collapsed and a huge crater marked the epicenter.

Bogota Colombia Cali Red Cross

Baltimore man jailed twenty years for traffic crimes

Frederick Roberts was sentenced to three years and three months in jail on multiple traffic violations. The total traffic sentences since 1934 reach twenty years, six months and four days. His latest offense involved striking a taxicab four hours after arrest for driving without a license.

Baltimore, Md Frederick Roberts

Where to Find It Reach List of Page References

A reader guide lists sections and page numbers for features such as Bridge, Classifieds, Comics, Crossword, Death Notices, Editorial, Financials, Radio, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Weather, and Women. It also notes location details for the Reach Combing and Hal Boyle pieces on page A-13 and related pages.

Hal Boyle

Brown Visits Yugoslav Navy at Split Port

Vice Admiral Charles Randall Brown new commander of the U S 6th Fleet arrived at Split Yugoslavia for a three day courtesy visit aboard the Salem. The fleet sailed from Venice to the Adriatic port with units out of Maples Genoa and Leghorn prompting Italian speculation tied to the Suez crisis which the fleet spokesman called routine movement.

Belgrade Yugoslavia Charles Randall Brown U.S 6Th Fleet Split Adriatic Venice Salem Maples Genoa Leghorn

Adlai Favors Diplomat as Ticket Mate

Chicago AP report shows Adlai Stevenson aiming to choose a strong vice presidential partner if nominated. He believes Eisenhower can be beaten in November and favors a surprising choice in January to boost the ticket, prioritizing strength over regional balance. He doubts a running mate will hugely affect the outcome.

Jack Bell Chicago Adlai SE Stevenson Averell Harriman New York Eisenhower

Population Hits 168 Million Milestone in July

Census Bureau notes the U S population surpassed 168 million in July and is projected to reach about 200 million by 1978. Growth runs about 7,200 people daily with estimates showing 1960 to 1965 near 177 million and 1970 around 200 million, with continued growth to 213 million by 1875 within a wide range.

Washington Census Bureau

Weds 9th or 10th Wife O'Toole Goes to Jail

John Patrick O'Toole, 26, begins a six month sentence for writing bad checks. Patricia Gregory, a television actress, declares she will wait for him and become his ninth or tenth wife. The case mentions multiple alleged spouses and annulments, with ongoing questions about his marital status.

Los Angeles John Patrick O'Toole Patricia Gregory O'Toole Alta Maxson Mac Marilyn Joyce O'Toole

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Mate Bride van Nuys Barbara Mihich Suez British Overseas Airways Corp BOAC Mediterranean West Germany Australia U. S. Steel Joan Aleksin Army Barracks Dm. Brown Adlai U. S Marilyn O'Toole Billy Marie Reese John Lewis Reese Blair Dalbey Miss Gregory
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