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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1955

Page

2

Movie Inspires Jailbreakers Surrender in Warwick

In Warwick Virginia two inmates fled a Denbigh jail after a night of bar sawing their cell window. They surrendered to police after seeing a film about Benedict Arnold and said the portrayal made them think twice before hiding in Williamsburg and later returning to lockup.

Warwick Benedict Arnold Mantey Everett BR Dean George A. Mackownan Newport News Denbigh Williamsburg Arnold William Marion

Firemen Mascots Muzzled After Dog Incidents in Chicago

Fire Commissioner Anthony J. Mullaney orders muzzle or inoculation of firehouse mascots after two recent incidents where boys were bitten by fire department mascot dogs. A department official notes many firehouses keep mascot dogs.

Chicago UFI Anthony J. Mullaney Mullaney

Morocco Plans New Moroccan Government Talks

France moves toward a self rule government in Morocco as Premier Faure backs a September target. Talks with nationalist leaders including Istiqlal continue, with Grandval set to be replaced and Gen. Pierre Boyer de Latour tipped as successor amid unrest and calls for reform.

Edgar Faure Faure Morocco Istiqlal Aix Les Bains Gilbert Grandval Grandval Pierre Boyer de Latour Tunisia Moraccn

Little Man Tax Cut Hinted by GOP Leader Carlson

Senator Carlson of Kansas predicts a 1956 tax cut aimed at the little man while defending the Eisenhower era as favoring balance and business. He backs extending current business taxes and foresees a future individual tax reduction as the budget balance nears. He also supports Ike’s economy push to curb department spending.

Washington Upi Carl' Sson R-Kan Eisenhower Truman GOP Carlson Lany Senate Finance Committee

Do You Agree Promacy Struggles Mentioned Incoherent Note

Fragmentary OCR text references a promacy theme and names Charles Gates, a lawyer, with scattered phrases about American financier, statesman figures, and unclear identifiers. no clear event or quotation suitable for a full report.

Palm Springs Arraignment Faces Death Murder Charge

Palm Springs police prepare to arraign ex convict Robert I Miers and his wife Betty on murder charges in the death of 66 year old building inspector Donald E Graham. Graham was found beaten to death in his home after a night of clubbing. The couple were arrested in Kingman Arizona while reportedly attempting to flee with their four children. The two say Graham attacked Miers first but investigators say Miers admitted striking Graham after witnesses. Evidence includes a trussed body with a sheet around the neck and hand and stolen items later tied to Curtis Lee, the Miers babysitter. Mrs Miers has no prior police record.

New Bedford Mass Gpi Floyd L. Ostrander Ostrander Palm Springs Robert I. Miers Betty Donald E. Graham Graham Miers Kettman Graham Land Curtis Lee Lee

Suits Seek Orders for Elections in Three Assembly Vacancies

Democrats filed Supreme Court suits in San Francisco demanding Gov. Knight call special elections to fill vacancies in the 25th San Mateo 35th Tulare and 75th Orange districts. Attorney General Brown says no power compels action. Vacancies followed Creedon Jiven Patterson retirements and a death. Rent ads trumpet a remedy for money.

San Francisco Supreme Court Goodwin J. Knight Boards of Supervisors San Mateo County Tulare iKings Orange County Edmund G. Brown Atty Roger Kent California Democratic State Central Committee State Supreme Court 25Th District Assembly Daniel J. Creedon

Up-to-Date Flood Toll and Red Cross Costs Rise

The American Red Cross reports 49,441 affected families in the northeast floods, with relief costs projected above 10 million dollars. Deaths confirmed total 143, while 5,509 injured include 252 hospitalized. State breakdown shows Connecticut 3,193 and New York 1,360 affected families.

New York American Red Cross Red Cross Connecticut

Rare Mineral Found in Hong Kong by British Corporal

A British army corporal uncovered a rich vein of rare beryl in Hong Kong. The mineral, valued at about twenty eight million dollars, is used in heat resisting aircraft engine parts and in optical and electrical instruments.

London Hong Kong

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