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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1955

Page

10

Seven Killed in Greek Village Feud at Fete

In a village fiesta near Mount Ida, seven people were killed in a 30 minute feud. Emmanuel Viesakis, 33, stabbed Advertianis John Frangiadakis who had caught him poaching. A cascade of retaliations left six others wounded and police restored order.

Athens Greece Mount Ida Vorizia Emmanuel Viesakis Advertianis John Frangiadakis Frangiadakis Viesakis

How it feels to have a heart attack moment

A narrator describes the progression of a heart attack with chest pain, numbness, and a fear of death. The passage is styled as a Reader's Digest condensation promising a brief, vivid account of such a medical crisis.

Reader's Digest

Strike at Harvester Plants Enters Second Week

About 40,000 CIO United Auto Workers began a second week of strikes at 18 International Harvester plants as negotiators met in Chicago. Union and company officials had separate sessions on Sunday, with another joint session planned for today.

Chicago Wvps CIO United Auto International Harvester

Fires Still Smolder in Indiana Refinery

A multi million dollar fire at the Standard Oil Indiana refinery in Whiting left a 10 acre area in ruins and smoldered overnight. Firefighters predicted most sporadic blazes would be extinguished by nightfall while guards kept residents away as 930 families evacuated. Two died and 45 injured, with three seriously. The blaze was controlled by noon Sunday thirty hours after a massive explosion. Chairman Robert E. Wilson said most refinery operations should resume in about two weeks. losses inside the plant topped 10 million dollars with insured coverage.

Standard Oil of Indiana Whiting Ind Ihuge Standard Oil Co Indiana sJabge Ove Standard Oll Robert E. Wilson Wilson Tthe Company Gil Company Red Cross Washington San Bernardino County Waterman Canyon A. F. Endres Bernardino

Flames Kept From Canyon Homes Area

A swift spreading fire in the Santa Monica Mountains burned over 500 acres and endangered property valued near a million dollars before being controlled Sunday night. Fire crews stopped the blaze in Corbin Canyon, protecting Tarzana and Woodland Hills residences and a 350,000 dollar building on the Qua-Leilanil Ranch. Wind driven flames and brush hid Tarzana as crews moved horses and sprayed water to save stock.

Los Angeles PIA Rawal Santa Monica San Fernando Valley Corbin Canyon Tarzana Woodland Hills Graham W. Dible Em Iployes

Lower Original Cost Zenith Hearing Aids Price Offer

Zenith Hearing Aids are promoted as superior in clarity and dependability for $75.00 to $125.00, contrasted with other brands selling at $250.00 to 53823.00, suggesting substantial savings for buyers.

Zenith

Lehman Pushes U S Disaster Insurance Plan

Senator Lehman proposes a federal risk insurance program as part of a permanent disaster plan to handle major events like northeast floods. He aims to have a bill ready for Congress early next year and to expand Civil Defense Administration powers to cover all national disasters. President Eisenhower studied flood relief data as Red Cross funds reach 3.868 million with eight million goal. The Red Cross survey details 35,661 flood area families affected, 896 homes destroyed, and 14,621 damaged. Housing chief Cole urges building and lending industries to aid swift rehabilitation efforts.

Washington Lehman Congress Senators Civil Defense Administration Denver Eisenhower Red Cross Roland Harriman National Red Cross New York

New Hearing Method Restores Hearing Without Aids

Basic Diagnostic Office promotes a three step 45 minute treatment that may restore hearing for many with nerve catarrh or bone related loss. A testimonial from Mrs A D says after three treatments she discarded a hearing aid. First treatment offered for 3.00 at 927 E Broadway Long Beach.

A.D Independent Press - Telegram E. Broadway Long Beach Buntington Park F. Florence

Policeman Victor Wins Golden Gate Mile Swim

In San Francisco a 43 year-old officer from the city police defeated 25 rivals in a mile-long Golden Gate swim. Affected by an ebb tide, seven swimmers failed to finish as John Kwartz touched first in 28 minutes and 29 seconds.

Golden Gate San Francisco PSA John Kwartz

Ex AId to Chiang Dies in Birmingham

Death, blamed on a heart attack, ends the career of Harry T. Rowland, 56, former adviser to Chiang Kai-shek and aircraft industry executive. Rowland died at his Birmingham home Sunday.

Chiang Birmingham Harry T.rowland Chiang Kai-shek Rowlland

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