Egypt Says Willing on Advice for Suez Canal
British, American and French leaders push for international guarantees while Egypt maintains sovereignty over the canal. Foreign Minister Chowdry reports Nasser open to a covenant with the 1858 navigation rights signatories and to an advisory body of canal users. Dulles arrives as talks open amid calls for a binding international framework.
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London
Pakistan
Nasser
Egypt
Hamidul’ Haq Chowdry
Ex-Auditor Orville Hodge Sentenced to 20 Years
Former state auditor Orville E. Hodge received a 20 year prison term for misapplying 816 427 dollars of state funds deposited in federally insured banks. Ten years may be suspended on restitution. He pled guilty before Judge John P. Barnes to 51 counts after being brought from Springfield hospital.
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Chicago
E—Tormer
Orville E. Hodge
Hodge
Hedge
Springfield Hospital
John P. Barnes
Stevenson gains traction with civil rights plank at convention
AP dispatch reports Adlai Stevenson nearing the 68614 delegate threshold for the 1956 Democratic nomination as New Jersey and Michigan delegates move to support him. The platform includes a civil rights clause tied to Supreme Court desegregation and a stance on supplying defensive arms to Israel. A Jersey-Westside burglar terrorized four women, stealing $154, while Stevenson’s bandwagon unfolds amid shifting Truman and Michigan loyalties.
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Adlai Stevenson
Stevenson
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South
Supreme Court
Israel
New Jersey
Michigan
Ariana Sas
Truman
G. Mennen Williams
Jersey
West Side
Associated Press
Tabulahe
Ios
Bers
Iruman
Missouri
Democratic party Civil rights plank cited Supreme Court impact
The Democratic platform draft defends court supremacy and unity under the law while rejecting force to affect judicial matters. It cites desegregation decisions as having vast consequences and notes the Supreme Court as a key constitutional branch distinct from the party. Georgia officials oppose the plank, signaling a partisan clash ahead.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Republican Party
Dixie
Georgia Side
Legation
Georgia
Park Shares Top Prize for Dover Swim
Lakewood marathon swimmer Tom Park shared first prize in the 22 mile France to England channel race near Dover. Park was within five miles of Dover after 10 hours 29 minutes before bailing out, while Irish wrestler Pack Medlelland lasted 11 hours 4 minutes but finished nine tiles short. Greta Anderson of Denmark now living in Lakewood earned 280 for her swim of 2 hours 5 minutes as 14 of 22 entrants did not start due to bad weather and channel conditions. It was the first time in six years that the entire field was beaten by the channel.
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Tom Park
Park
France
England
Dover
Pack Medlelland
Greta Anderson
Denmark
Channel
Democratic National Convention Program Details
The program outlines two days of sessions in Long Beach daylight times. Wednesday opens 5 p m with invocation and star spangled banner. McCormack chairs resolutions and platform. Kerr and Dawson address. Thursday starts 10 a m with invocation. roll call by states to nominate candidates with a night session at 6 p m. Balloting on presidential nominees proceeds.
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Long Beach
House Democratic
John W. McCormack
Massachusetts
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma
William T. Dawson
Winsis
Hurricane slows as new track shifts away from U S
Miami forecast chief Gordon Dunn said the hurricane slowed to a snail’s pace and may turn northeastward, easing threat to the mainland. A new area of strong winds and rain in the tropical Atlantic suggested a second storm could form where Betsy originated last Friday.
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Miami
U. S
Gordon Dunn
School Story Highlights Back to School Shopping
In the special Readin section the Press-Telegram spotlights the Long Beach School Story and urges Downtown Long Beach merchants to offer timely values on clothing and school supplies for preschool shoppers.
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Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Weather outlook with clear skies through Thursday
Late night and early morning low clouds fade to mostly clear conditions through Thursday. Temperatures show little change, with steady readings expected across the period.
Dewey backs Nixon’s bid for second term
In Washington Thomas E. Dewey met with President Eisenhower and voiced strong confidence that Vice President Nixon will be nominated for a second term. Dewey declined to confirm talk on the Stassen effort to replace Nixon, but praised Nixon as highly as “the most useful vice presidential history.” The discussion touched on the GOP National Convention in San Francisco and open delegate choice.
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Washington
Thomas E. Dewey
Eisenhower
Nixon
Dewey
Iunior Guyeene Vy
New York
Sen. Knowland
Calif
Senate
Harold E. Stassen
Christian Herter
Massachusetts
San Francisco
William B. Rogers
Where to Find Beach Combing and Page References
A compact listing directs readers to the section locations for variety of features within the newspaper. It enumerates sections such as Beach Combing, Bridge, Classifieds, Comics, Crossword, Death Notices, Editorial, Financial, Radio TV, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Tides Temperatures, Vital Statistics, Wilson and Women.
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Hal Boyle
Stumbo clan plans toll road on Highway 99 in Oregon
In Wolf Creek Oregon the Stumbo family claims a 16% foot stretch of U S Highway 99 and plans a toll road with a proposed rate schedule for livestock and vehicles. The Oregon Highway Commission admits an oversight and says it will negotiate buyout while the family attorney handles talks. Pedestrians would use the road free.
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Wolf Creek
Ore
Oregon
Stumbo
Pacific Hwy
Robert G. Stumbo
Oregon Highway Commission
Golly
Robert
Harry
Allan Stumbo
Clair W. Stumbo
Highway Commission
Stumbos
Roseburg
Robert Stumbo
California
Pacific Northwest
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