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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1955

Page

3

Freed Flier to Fight for Custody in Divorce Case

Schmidt seeks custody of his child after being held by Chinese forces. Welch said testimony from Mr3. Ferguson may occur but details were not disclosed. Schmidt plans divorce from Una on grounds of extreme cruelty, with remarks on the child’s welfare guiding actions. Fine, living in a trailer, allegedly unstable, and Schmidt aims to improve the child’s care.

Welch Ferguson Schmidt Mondey Una Fine Air Force Charzss Mer M&s Manther

Fishers Sell Albecore in L A at 25 Cents

In SAN PEDRO a long line of lager buyers reported at a Los Angeles market as bargain albacore was not on sale by the California Commercialmen's Assn. Peter Repovich, manager, said fresh premium tuna from troll boats will be sold for 25 cents a pound. The group seeks outlets for the fish in the Long Beach harbor area.

San Pedro Los Angeles Albatore California Comercialermen’s Assn Peter Repovich Long’ Beach Harbor

Argentina faces plot to kill Peron sparks national tension

Police used tear gas to disperse crowds as 500 students in Eva Peron city shouted insults. Authorities detained 41 to 200 protesters amid reports Catholic Nationalists and opposition groups plotted to shoot President Peron and Major General Lucero.

Argentina Peron Buenos Aires Cor 1 Doba Eva Peron Ual D. Peron la Plata Cordoba Moerio’Amadeo David Michel Torino Radical Party Congress Farty

Dulles Says Russ Army Still Large Amid Cuts Plan

Secretary of State Dulles said the Soviet Union keeps a large armed force and that Washington plans to trim the U R army by about 640000 by December 15. He outlined aims for disarmament talks starting from Eisenhower's Geneva statement and defended publishing only previously released conference pledges. Dulles also argued Britain misread moves to publish a conference record and said the US seeks to curb or end the Korean Truce Commission’s activities with non Communist allies. He said no new commitments were made on Korea and rejected unilateral action against truce teams. He welcomed nonaggression talk from Koreans and Reds while urging nationwide UN supervised elections as part of a Korean settlement. He affirmed continuing talks with China for American detainee releases, noting Geneva talks show little progress.

Dulles United States Eisenhower Geneva Britain South Korel Syngyiman Rhee A. Dulles Korea United Nations China Alexis Johnoh Wang Ping- Nan Red China

Two Die as Bull Ring Collapse In Oviedo Village

In Villafagre village near Oviedo Spain a portable bull ring collapsed on Monday killing two people and injuring sixty others, ten seriously. The cause remains unknown.

Oviedo Spain Villafegre

Deal for Big Film Studios Under Way

Grand Rapids investor Frank D. McKay said he is definitely interested in a multi million dollar deal with a motion picture company as negotiatons continue. He would not discuss details but noted talks include potential color television movie production in Miami. Bal Harbour Hotel vice president George Maines said representatives from a major picture company are conferring at Bal Harbour.

Grand Rapids Mich Frank D. McKay Miami Fle McKay California Florida George Maines Bal Harbour

Wreckage Found of Lost Imperial Oil Plane

The plane missing since Saturday with six Imperial Oil employees aboard was found by the district coroner at Sargeant Lake, 30 miles southwest of here. There were no survivors. The aircraft, owned by Imperial Oil Limited, departed Rocky Lake for a lake hop to Regina.

Clin Ivuh Oil Company Sargeant Lake Here Imperal Oil Limited Rocky Lake Winnipeg Regina Sasi Imperial Oil

Eisenhower backs second world conference on peaceful atomic energy

Geneva report notes President Eisenhower favors a second conference within two to three years to continue international cooperation. Strauss, head of the AEC, disclosed at a luncheon that progress and discoveries in peaceful uses of atomic energy are expected from ongoing discussions and informal contacts among experts.

Geneva Lewis Li Strauss U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Eisenhower Joint Congressional Committee On Atomic Energy

Juvenile Hall Refers Beating Suspect in Compton Case

Compton 17 year old Gele Moore held in county jail on suspicion of injuring 13 month old Bobbi Kay Mille. Deputy District Attorney Carl Ransom says the case is referred to juvenile authorities. The infant is hospitalized with possible dull fracture concussion burns and bruises. Moore lived on San Luis Street and claims the baby fell. Mrs Miller jailed earlier remains in custody. The infant’s father Robert Miller is confined in a Navy brig in San Diego for going AWOL. Police and Sun Valley authorities coordinated the transfer and Moore, along with another teen, was arrested at the San Luis street residence. the second teen was released.

Compton Gele Moore Carl Ransom Bobbi Kay Mille General Hospital Los Angeles F Moore San Luis St 1 J Moore Miller Robert Miller San Diego San J Luis St

American businessman charged in Korea watch smuggling case

Murray L Schwarzman of New York, head of Schwarzman International Frnd ing Co., was charged with smuggling 405 watches and 2400 watchbands into South Korea from Feng Kang last month. He is held at Wes te Prison and a trial date is set.

Eve Tert Ine Frout South Korea Feng Kang Murray Schwarzman New York Schwarzman International Frnding Co Hong Kong Seoul Weste Prison

Actors and Actresses Silent at Red Probe

The hearings push a political test for actors seeking work, with Sullivan linking employment to Communist ties and other political views. Witnesses cite the Fifth Amendment as the committee questions continue with 20 more performers slated under subpoena.

Oven Weather and HUAC Probe Highlight Newspaper Page

Hot weather persists with five day outlook while Long Beach records 88 degrees yesterday. Separately, the House Un-American Activities Committee held hearings, six actors refused to answer, citing privacy and free association rights, as Walter warned of possible contempt citations.

Tes House Un-American Activities Committee Walter Lou Polan Polan Phil Leeds America Yori Berra Lanojin

Hurricane Hazel Brings Damage Across Carolinas And Canada

Hazel neared the U S coast then moved north to Canada causing 177 deaths and about 124 million dollars in damage. Connie earlier caused tens of billions in losses and 42 fatalities. Swearing in of Admiral Burke delayed to Annapolis. Beach towns evacuated and Red Cross teams deployed as coastlines prepared. Military units moved inland and assets shifted to hurricane anchorages.

Hazel North Carolina South Carolina Canada Connie Atlantic Fleet Ashley River Naval Ammunition Depot Cooper River Naval Marine Air Force Army

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