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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1955
Page
3
U S envoy Peurifoy and his son were killed in a crash sparking tributes from President Eisenhower. Peurifoy, a veteran diplomat born in South Carolina, rose through the State and Labor departments to help shape postwar policy and aid to Thailand, with a reputation for frank, clear language. The administration mourned the loss of a trusted ally and friend.
The storm forced 2090+ residents from waterfront homes into shelters set up in converted schools churches and inland buildings along the southern North Carolina coast. Rescue teams with National Guard and CAP moved in as waves battered Wrightsville Beach Kure Beach and New Bern.
The released airmen from Hawaii arrived in California to a welcome scene. They include Jeff Hickam and Arnold, veterans who parachuted from a crippled B29 over Korea and China. After a Honolulu holiday they relaxed at Waikiki and at a New York area hotel, asking about a costly suite. At least five deaths were reported as winds of up to 60 mph pushed inland, with no casualties among the group.
Gen Nathan Twining at an Air Force Association speech proposed allowing Soviet aircraft to use many U S bases for aerial photography under Eisenhower’s plan. He said the idea could deter surprise attack and push toward peace, while the United States would keep strength until reliable arms reductions are agreed.
Smith Griswold, air pollution district control officer, asks county supervisors to locate the new national air pollution agency in Los Angeles. He cites the basin’s role in national pollution recognition and proposes forwarding the resolution to the U S Public Health Service.
Capt Elmer F Llewellyn Capt John W Buck and Airman John W Thompson III were removed from detention in China and slept in after the transition. The event marks a quiet pause in the long process as officials finalize arrangements for the trio.
Mrs. Anna Louise Maxwell, 49, was pinned between her car door and body when the garage door struck the frame as she backed out. Neighbors heard a scraping noise and rushed to help, but she died at Maywood Hospital.
Charles City residents could gain nine cents by buying bread in one store and selling it in another as markets cut loaf costs to 10 cents. In retaliation, a rival market offered to buy bread at 10 cents a loaf.
Edinburg police noted a three month no-accident period on Courthouse Square during traffic light outage for construction. After lights were restored, within an hour two cars collided on the square, highlighting the risk of failing signals.
Albert Szymanski told police the thief who stole hubcaps from his car had discriminating tastes. Szymanski said he saw the thief.
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