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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1955

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Nixon's Visit to Southland Not Vacation

Vice President Richard Nixon arrives in California at Los Angeles Airport with his wife and daughters. He stays eight days in the Southland visiting family, planning a few rounds of golf and a Disneyland trip, while deferring discussion of his political future and potential vice presidential candidacy.

Orange County Southland Richard M. Nixon Julie Patricia Orange Grove Nixon la Habra Washington Richard Nixon United States Los Angeles Francis A. Nixon Whittier Disneyland

Half Million Loss in Los Angeles Factory Fire

A. G. Smith Co manufacturing plant in East Los Angeles suffered a fire that county fire officials estimated at about half a million dollars in damage. Six fire companies battled the one story metal frame building where metal castings are produced. Fire was controlled within two hours, with several companies patrolling the area for the rest of the day. The nearby U S Rubber Co plant was threatened, and the cause remained undetermined.

Los Angeles A. G. Smith Co A. J. Boutin Cou Fire Department U. S. Rubber Co Smith Factory Boutin

Weather update shows fog tonight and morning with sunshine Thursday

Overnight and morning fog gives way to sunny skies on Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures. Light winds. Expect thin low clouds early, then clear with comfortable highs and mild evening. Coastal areas may see lingering sea breeze.

Finn Twins Flown Here Paroled From Federal Prison

The Flying Finn twins George and Charles Finn arrived at Long Beach Municipal Airport aboard a military plane with about 30 federal prisoners from Springfield Medical Center. They learned for the first time they would be paroled at 2 30 p.m. from Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution after serving about 100 days of a one year term. Their hands and feet sometimes swelled though they appeared in good condition and waved to reporters as guards escorted them to a prison bus.

Flying Finn Long Beach George Charles Finn Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island Springfield

Williams calls Eisenhower an old man in 1956 reprise

Chicago AP dispatch reports Michigan Governor G Mennen Williams labeling President Eisenhower as an old man who may not want a second term but could be pushed by Republicans to run in 1956. Williams left open a possible bid himself and warned events before party conventions could change plans. He noted Adlai Stevenson or others might die before that time, and suggested Eisenhower would be the oldest president if he serves another four years. Republicans fired back, with Langlie and McKeldin criticizing the remark as slander of capable leaders.

Chicago G. Mennen Wiliams Michigan Eisenhower Williams Ors Adlai E. Stevenson Arthur B. Langlie Washington Theodore R. McKeldin Maryland Langlie Iaster Bataan William H. Baumer Wallace L. Brown John W. Buck Howard W. Brown Steven E. Kiba Daniel C. Schmidt Honoluu Flower Air Force Hickam Air Force Base Royal Hawaiian Hotel

Tuolumne River Drownings Reported Near Hughson

Two drownings were reported late Tuesday in the Tuolumne River near Hughson. James Barry, 52, of Rivera Los Angeles County, was wading when he stepped into a deep hole and disappeared. A nine year old boy, Tony Smith, also vanished after stepping into another hole.

J Rivera Tuolumne Modesto James Barry Rivera Los Angeles County Hughson Tony Smith Stoo

Raging Storm Expected to Hit N C Shore

Hurricane Connie lingered offshore threatening the Carolina coast. Winds near hurricane force and high surf prompted warnings from Myrtle Beach to the Virginia Capes as evacuations and precautions spread along the east coast.

N. C. Shore Connie Hazel Tor Canada North Carolina Savannah Provincetown Mass

Policeman Slain by Sweetheart in Chicago

In Chicago a 43-year-old stenographer admitted shooting police detective John L. Kelly, 48, her longtime sweetheart, after he taunted her about a rival. She reportedly took his revolver from a hotel room dresser and fired, then helped staunch the wound before calling for help. Kelly died at Henrotin Hospital. authorities plan a murder indictment. The woman, Catherine Lonergan, has a son, 19, and said she did not know the gun was loaded.

Chicago Catherine Lonergan Near North Side John L. Kelly Tue Kelly Henrotin Hospital Frank Ferlic Lonergan Ferlic James

First Lady Resting at Gettysburg Farm Home

Mamie Eisenhower rests in bed at the Gettysburg area farm home under doctor’s orders amid a respiratory infection last spring she was confined to bed. President Eisenhower said she will be all right and prefers staying at the farm this summer over returning to Washington. He plans an extended Denver vacation while Congress adjourned. He received two gifts of livestock during the visit.

Los Angeles International Washington Gettysburg Mamie Eisenhower Eisenhower Denver Ceom

Infant Left Abandoned at Hobbs Baseball Park

An infant boy about 10 days old, blue eyes and black hair, was abandoned in a car at Hobbs baseball park Tuesday night. A note with instructions and the name Gary asks a caretaker to love and protect him, promising the mother will always love him. Diapers, bottles, and formula accompanied the child.

Hobbs N. M UPI

Ten Die When Bus Plunges Off Cliff Near Seoul

A crowded bus plunged off a cliff ninety miles south of Seoul killing ten passengers and injuring twenty of the thirty aboard. Authorities report severe injuries for many, with rescue operations continuing.

Korea Seoul

Navy Sailor Killed in Police Chase Near Portsmouth

A Newport based sailor from Los Angeles identified as Joseph Solis, 20, attached to the destroyer Rooks, was killed when his car struck a pole during a police pursuit. State troopers followed, attempting to halt the erratic driving.

L. A. Navy Portsmouth USA Joseph Solis Los Angeles Solis Rooks

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The notice lists section locations and page designations for Beach Combing Bridge Classified Comics Crossword Editorial Vinaneal Obituaries Radio TV Shipping Table Sports Theaters Tides Temperatures Vital Statistics Wilson Women and Your World with page references on A and B sections.

Boyle Wilson

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