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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1956

Page

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Britain demands united Suez plan with international control

London announces that the twenty two nation Suez Conference must approach Egypt with a unified international plan for canal operation. Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd warns Britain will stand firm where vital interests are at stake as troops are sent as a precaution amid Nasser's hostile tone.

London Britain Egypt Suez Canal Selwyn, Lloyd Mediterranean Gamal Abdel Nasser

Three Kansas Folk Die in Plane Crash

A private plane struck power lines and crashed near a farmhouse 15 miles southwest of Wakeeney killing three Wichita residents. Papers on the bodies identified Floya A. Howard and Lucille Elnore Jackson, with the third victim believed to be Mrs. Howard.

Wakeeney Kanei Wichita Floya A. Howard Lucille Elnore Jackson Howard

Kefauver and Su Te Vua Sohn Named for Democratic Ticket

Tokyo UPI reports Kefauver and Estes Kefauver as the Democratic presidential running mate, with Japanese inquiries on pronouncing the names. Newspaper phonetics render Kefauver as Ki-Puo-Fua or Ki-Fua-Yua and Su-Te-Van-Sohn for Estes Kefauver, reflecting the closest Japanese sounds to the English.

Tokyo UPI Sen Estes Kefauver Kefauver Japan

Nixon Seeks Open Convention Support For Ike

Vice President Richard M. Nixon arrives at the national convention staunchly backed by GOP leaders who expect Eisenhower to win renomination. Nixon says his goal is to ensure Eisenhower's leadership continues and predicts Harold Stassen will back the party’s nominees. California leaders Knowland and Knight discuss open convention stance as Kefauver suggests a Democratic open ticket.

San Francisco Richard M. Nixon Eisenhower Jardan Nixon Gay. Goodwin J. Knight Sen William E. Snowland California Knowland Knight Sheraton Palace GOP Estes Kefauver Tennessee Illinois Adlai Stevenson Kefauver Los Angeles Nixson Stassen Eisenhow Truman Ine Stevenson

Two Thefts Reported At Lumber Yard

Police were informed by manager Robert Marks of George T. Wiley Lumber Co. of losses totaling 98.38 and 104099 dollars on successive weekends at 6925 Atlantic Ave. Marks, 32, lives at 2051 Snowden Ave. Theft source remains unclear whether from a cash drawer or a safe.

George T. Wiley Lumber Co Atlantic Ave Robert 5. Marks Snowden Ave

Two Felled by Mystery Murder Car in Santa Ana

Two men Everette Tisdale and Matthew Verhoef were struck by a moving car after mistaking a second vehicle for police. Verhoef fleder and Tisdale dragged 60 feet, both injured. Tisdale in coma with neck puncture and possible skull fracture. suspect car described as white and blue Ford Mercury from 1935 to 1956 era.

Santa Ana Everette Tisdale Garden Grove Blvd Garden Grove Matthew Verhoef S. Olive St Verhoef Tisdale

Nationalists report China warship sunk

The Chinese Nationalist Defense Ministry said two Nationalist warships clashed with two Red Chinese gunboats north of Matsü today, sinking one and damaging the other. The ministry said the Nationalist ships suffered no damage.

Taipei Formosa Defense Ministry Matsu

Stevenson Leads Democratic Unity Night at Chicago Rally

Adlai E. Stevenson framed a decisive campaign promising a new America and end to poverty while Estes Kefauver shared the stage after a close VP race with P. Kennedy. Harry S. Truman praised Stevenson amid a unity show that contrasted with prior factional tensions as the Democratic Party rode a forgiving wind toward the convention.

Estes Kefauver Tennessee PF. Kennedy Massachusetts Stevenson Harry Truman Eisenhower Gov Averell Harriman New York America

Eisenhower Plays Golf Before Work After Operation

President Eisenhower, on his fifth golf outing since surgery on June 9, played at Burning Tree Country Club in Maryland before heading to the White House desk work this afternoon.

Washington Eisenhower Burning Tree Country Club Maryland

Homeric Collides With Moored Columba in Quebec Harbor

The 18 152 ton Italian liner Homeric with about 1 000 passengers from Europe struck the 9 800 ton Greek owned Columbia while moored in dense fog at Quebec harbor. No injuries reported. The Homeric, flagship of Home Lines, was under tow when the collision ripped a gash along the Columbia and crushed lifeboats. Fog limited visibility along the St Lawrence River. The Homeric, built in Boston and rebuilt in Italian yards, has been in service since 1955 under the Home Lines banner.

Quebec Homeric Europe Columbia Barbier Homerice Bremerhaven Germany St. Lawrence River Home Lines Quincy Mass Pacific

Shoes Pinched at Kennington Public Library

At London's Kennington Public Library a man had his shoes stolen while reading in the reference room. The incident followed a previous theft the day before, with the same officer noting a recurring prank. Retired sea captain John Craine, 67, later reported his shoes missing and later found leaking from his stocking feet.

London Kensington Public Library John Craine Craine

End of U S drifting outlined by Stevenson rally

Chicago AP dispatch describes Adlai Stevenson addressing a crowded Friday night campaign rally. Truman and Kefauver receive praise as Democrats rally around Stevenson amid renewed calls for unity and a strong platform. Delegates cheer as Harriman and other figures appear, with a festive mood and camera focus on the candidates.

Chicago Adlat Ste- Chicago Sovenson Harry Truman Stevenson Kefauver Averell Harriman

Market Pays 4000 for Cat Scratch

Santa Monica report on a trial where Grace Menhollen of West Los Angeles testified that a cat owned by Louis Goldstein, market owner on Robertson Boulevard, bit and scratched her causing cat scratch fever. A jury awarded her $4000 for damages. The case was settled in Superior Court.

John F Louis Goldstein Kennedy Grace Menhollen West Los Angeles Superior Court Goldstein Robertson Blvd

Disabled City Lands Safely With 33 Aboard

An Air Force C219 with 32 passengers landed safely at Kirtland AFB after one engine failed over the Sandia Range east of Albuquerque. Maj. Richard D. Kramer ordered cargo dumped as altitude fell to 1,500 feet. the crew and all aboard were air force maintenance personnel en route from Otis AFB to Yuma for a gunnery show. Maj. Kennedy co-piloted, both crews from Otis AFB.

Albuquerque N. M Kirtland Air Force Base Sandia Richard D. Kramer Kramer Here Otis Air Fi Base Mass Yuma Ariz Air Force Plare Maj Francis L Kennedy Otis Afb

Jail Supper Serves Creamed Lobster to Prisoners

In Los Angeles the city jail served creamed lobster to inmates on Friday night after the State Fish and Game Commission confiscated 1 000 pounds of Mexican lobsters and turned them over to jail authorities. Senior chef Ben Baylls said every customer was happy.

Los Angeles State Fish and Game Commission Ben Baylls

Night and Morning Cloudy, Clearing to Sun

Weather forecast notes night and morning low clouds with mostly sunny afternoon. Temperature a little change expected as day progresses.

Classified and notices listing by page lines

A compact notation lists where to find sections in the newspaper such as Churches on pages A-4 and A-5, Classified on pages B-4 to B-11, Comics on page B-12, Death Notices on B-3, Financial on B-3, Radio TV on B-4, Shipping Table on B-3, Sports on A-6 and A-7, heaters on B-3, Tides Temp on B-?, and Vital Statistics on B-3.

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Cleveland James McGrath Shepheard Cairo Dulles Russia Dmitri Shepilov Kansas Ki-Fuo Su-Te-Vua-Sohn Ike Bristol St Bristol Washington St China Demos U.S Truman Kefauver Jack Bell Adlai E. Stevenson Stockyards International Tke Sen. Estes Kefauver Democratic Party Harry Trumen AP Wireghoto Italy Alex Aaron Saul Pett Adlai Thomas E. Dewey Grover Cleveland Santa Monica CNS
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