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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1956

Page

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Hurricane Betsy Fluctuates Path Toward Florida

Hurricane Betsy veers from its northwest course toward Florida causing watches from Melbourne to Brunswick. Forecasters expect a more northerly shift could reduce the threat to the coast while winds and high tides rise along a broad semicircular area. Public safety agencies mobilize to aid sheltering feeding and medical treatment as the storm moves from the Bahama Islands toward Puerto Rico.

Miami API Betsy Florida Palm Beach Tlam Coash Fror Palm Beach Melbourne Brunswick Coast Line Bahama Islands Puerto Rico Rev Cross Georgia Ned Southeastern

Accused Wife Beater Found Dead in Bed

Malibu police report a wealthy Hughes Aircraft executive believed to have beaten his wife was found dead in his bed at Big Rock Mesa. Deputies say a self inflicted gunshot may have occurred with a sleeping pills bottle found nearby and a note stating death by own action.

Malibu DNS Firerall Lawrence W. Hall Big Rock Mesa Hall Hughes* Aircraft Co

Tennessee delegates back Clement shifting race for the Democratic nomination

Convention hall reports Tennessee favorite son move to Clement on the first roll call. Stevenson camps still aim for a second count as Harriman forces see discontent among delegations. AP poll shows Stevenson 132 votes short of the 658 needed with many undecided southern delegates backing Stevenson.

Convention Hall Chicago Tennessee Frank Clement Adlai E. Stevenson Clement Stevenson William M. Boyle Jr Boyle Harry S. Truman Truman Averell Harriman New York Harriman Associated Press South

Dulles Sees Peaceful Suez Solution at London Talks

Secretary of State Dulles said he is confident of a peaceful solution to the Suez Canal dispute after a White House meeting with Eisenhower. He announced the United States backs international operation of the canal and would work with Britain and France toward a formula saving pride of both Britain and Egypt, ahead of the London conference.

Washington Dulles Eisenhower Britain Egypt Tan London Lin TR A&a Welles Dulies Laflee White House France Leher

Where to Find It Reach Gombing-RB-1 Hal Boyle-Page A-11

Classifieds page references guide readers to locate features in various sections. It lists Hal Boyle and a bridge page along with pages for comics, crosswords, death notices, editorials and more, indicating where to find specific items across the issue.

Gombing Hal Boyle Wilson

Inyo Forest Fire Flares Near Lone Pine Ridge

Firefighters held a precarious line on a knife like ridge as a blaze in Inyo National Forest threatened to reach Lone Pine 25 miles away. The 100 acre brush fire could take two weeks to contain if winds rise, with a separate Dripping Springs blaze in Riverside County burning acres before control.

Inyo National Forest TD ‘Vision Crees Sawmill Canyon California U.S. Forest Service Dripping Springs Urghway Ti Riverside County

Bombay Police Fire on Mob Kill Rioter

Violent clashes in Almerabad as students and workers protested mob violence. Police opened fire wounding several and killing one rioter according to witnesses and authorities. Police cordoned off the area while investigating the incident.

Bombay Wpi Almerdabad

Pursuit Ends With Arrest After Car Hit and Flight

Police in Vrasey chased motorist Roger V. Fraser, 22, along Locust Ave after his car allegedly struck a parked vehicle and he allegedly tried to run down officers. Four shots were fired at his wheels, but Fraser was captured near 13th Street. he faced assault and driving-while-impaired charges.

Locust Ave Frank Weber E. J. Free Roger V. Fraser E. 13Th St Vrasey Ard St Citzen Arhur Gramnath Rosell Fraser Weber Foe Ling Fee Free Bin

Martha Raye Overdose Leads to Hospitalization

Comedienne Martha Raye, 39, was rushed to a Miami hospital in critical condition after taking sleeping pills in what doctors termed an overdose. Dr Ralph Roy said she was despondent, with recent divorce attempts and a pending suit with Barbara Ann O Shea over alleged infatuation with her bodyguard.

Miami Bereh Robbins Miss Raye Florida Edward T. Begley Circuil Stanley Milledge Barbara Ann O'Shea Robert O'Shea

Weather: Mostly clear through Wednesday with low clouds

Forecast calls for mostly clear skies through Wednesday with late night and early morning low clouds. Little change in temperature is expected.

Explosion at Monticello cafe kills 15 and injures dozens

An explosion ripping through the Lasat Cafe in Monticello Utah at 8 42 pm during dinner rush tore the brick and cinder block building apart. Fifteen people died and at least 23 were injured as tourists workers and locals were inside. Two utility company employees from Salt Lake City survived.

Monticello Utah Uility Company Jerry Fitch Evan Urry Salt Lake Cs Fitch Urry

Hall Forecasts Rough Campaign During Keynote Speech

Leonard W. Hall of the Republican National Committee said Gov. Frank Clement's keynote speech signaled a rough campaign. Clement described Truman's influence on the Democratic convention and the coming race as shaping the campaign tone.

Ban Mausou Comedman Leonard W. Hall Republican National Committee Frank Clement Tennessee Hall Mail Gov Clement Chicago Harry Truman

Democratic Program at Long Beach Convention Opening

Tonight's Democratic Convention program begins at 6 p.m. Long Beach time with invocation and the Star Spangled Banner. Leroy Collins of Florida chairs the permanent organization committee, followed by the escort committee and introduction of the permanent chairman Sam Rayburn. Speakers include Richard Richards California senator nominee Harold Russell Wayne Morse Oregon senator and party leaders John W. McCormack Robert Kory and William Dawson.

Long Beach Leroy Collins Florida Sam Rayburn United States House of Representatives Richard Richards California Hearold Russell Korea Wayne L. Morse Oregon Committee On House John W. McCormack Massachusetts Robert 8. Kory Oklahoma William L. Dawson Ilinois Democratic Nations

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