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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1956

Page

2

Eisenhower urged to invite Nasser to conference

U S Senator Flanders proposed inviting Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser to Washington for a conference to move toward a Middle East settlement. Other senators debated inviting Tito, with Dulles noting a Tir presence might be useful. Tito reportedly declined. Tulsa dogs receive postholiday clemency.

Washington Flanders Eisenhower Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser Middle East Yugoslavia Marshal Tito

Million dollar tiger and other Christmas gifts from NY ads

New York shoppers face luxury options from Nieman Marcus Dallas offering a jeweled stuffed tiger worth a million dollars. B Altman New York promotes a rare falconry book at 695 dollars. Magin’s San Francisco sells solid gold lipsticks at 400 dollars. Jack Wood Atlanta lists mink trimmed shoe kits priced at 100 dollars. Carson Pirie Scott Chicago features mink trimmed aprons for mothers. Santa kidnappers stunt ends with decorations returned and a festive note.

York (Ap Nieman-Marcus Dallas B. Altman & Co New ‘Yorks Magin's San Francisco Jack Wood Ltd Atlanta Carson Pirie Scott Chisago Mama

Nasser and Nehru discussed Middle East settlement ideas

Flanders indicated no plan for Eisenhower to act independently of Britain and France over Nasser and the Suez crisis. In Miami, the city engineering chief said new manhole covers will cost 12 500 dollars after a plaintiff sued over heel-catching holes. A Columbus scene showed a cock pheasant snatching a Christmas tree in a busy downtown intersection.

Nasser Gettysburg Nehru Flanders Eisenhower Middle East Suez Canal U.S. Aulit Miami

Magsaysay Critic to Seek Presidency

Manila report states Senator Claro M. Recto, long a critic of President Magsaysay, will run for president next November. He plans to seek the Liberal ticket, stating he will run if the people call upon him and currently declines to reveal party labels.

Manila GFI Claro M Recto Senate Magsaysay Hasber Presi Jon Nacionalista Party

Tool and Die Makers Given 21-Cent Boost

Several hundred tool and die makers at Friden Calculating Machine Co. and Marchant Calculators in the East Bay receive a 21 cents an hour raise retroactive to June 1 as part of a 32 cent two year contract with their independent union. The agreement includes a union shop and vacation benefits. A second 2 cent raise will take effect on June 1 when base pay reaches 33 cents an hour.

Oakland Calif Hast Bay Friden Calculating Machine Co Marchant Calculators

Deep Freeze Heroes Awarded For Airfield Fire Rescue

Three men from the crash crew at McMurdo Sound receive a ceremonial commendation from Rear Adm George Dulels for bravery in extinguishing a fire on a Globemaster at Nov arrival. They risked their lives to prevent 3 500 gallons of gasoline from exploding, preserving the sea runway critical to Deep Freeze operations. Names: John C. Dore, Charles L. Oliver, Aubrey Weems. Also to receive commendation posthumously is Philip L. New tomb via Gen. Chester E. Mec Carty. The aircraft was damaged beyond repair. 28 aboard, two injured.

Mcmurdo Sound Antarctica P—U. S. Navy Deep Freeze George Dulels Air Force Globémaster John C. Dore San Diego Charles L. Oliver Atascadero Calif Aubrey Weems Canton Miss Philip L. Newtomb Chester E. MecCarty Donaldson Air Force Base South Carolina Oregon

Spirit Was Right but Method Wrong in Cambridge Jewelry Hold-Up

James P. Flynn, 22, was captured Tuesday night while attempting to rob a Cambridge jewelry store. He allegedly explained his motive as wanting to buy a ring for his wife a watch for himself and jewelry for their baby plus some money for Christmas.

Los Angeles Santa Claus Cyrus Ligier Santa Aiso Sam 5 Bensugaen Ligier Bensusser Santos Cambridge Mass James P. Flynn

Fog Stalls Refugee Sealift in Bremerhaven

In Bremerhaven Germany the U S transport LeRoy Eltinge carried 1 750 Hungarian refugees toward a Bayonne New Jersey sealift but dense fog halted departure after the gangplank was laid. Red Cross efforts lifted morale and music helped calm fears amid the third major movement of Hungarian refugees bound for the United States.

Bremerhaven Germany U. S LeRoy Eltinge United States North Sea Bayonne N. J Vienna Red Cross William Mason Tomy Fadnoti Munich

Pontiac Body Plant Labor Strife Ends

Settlement of an eight day strike at the Fisher Body Division Pontiac plant of General Motors was announced after an all night bargaining session. The strike idled 4,300 production workers and 6,000 GM Pontiac Division employees. Pontiac depends on Fisher for car bodies.

Pontiac Mich UPI Fisher Body General Motors Corp Fisher

Guzzling George the Robin Settles in California Permanently

Pasadena reports the country’s most famous robin, Guzzling George, has settled permanently in California after a life of annual migrations. He traveled with the Thomases across the South, Canada, and Alaska, even sipping whiskey in Washington and with Washington, the robin, who later suffered a broken beak after a stray cat incident. The Thomases fear his drinking has led to sadness and possible Alcoholics Anonymous efforts for the bird.

George the Robin Calif George Washington Canada Alask Pasadena Robin Bulck Jack Wy "Thomas Duke Ohio Thomases Ington Thomas

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