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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1955

Page

4

Blaze hits Appleton Wisconsin in worst fire in 27 years

A late night blaze in Appleton Wisconsin destroyed three two story buildings housing a television radio shop music store drug store and physician office. Fire crews battled sub zero temps for hours with water pressure hampered by a broken main. At least six families homeless no injuries reported. Damage estimated at at least 200000.

Appleton Wis Paul Neumann Appleton 2Nd Neenan

Quick Arrest Cops Hold Up Gunman Nabbed

Police report a robbery at a Pomona drugstore where a gunman forced a couple to surrender and fled in their car. William A. Brown alerted officers and Danield D. Matthews, 20, was arrested minutes later.

Pomona Worthy William A. Brown Matthews

All-Year Santa Aids Safford Juvenile Officer Bonded Suspects

In Safford Arizona a county juvenile probation officer, known for year-round Santa appearances, faces a case involving three men charged with a $21,300 burglary loot. Thomas Patrick, John Marrokberg, and Carl Smith Jr. were held on $50,000 bond in Hammond Indiana after a preliminary hearing. FBI reports say most of the loot, about $1,495, was recovered from the Tennessee arrests in the case.

Safford Leland Santa Claus Branch Hammond Ind Thomas R. Patrick Salyersville John W. Marrokberg Viola Tenn Carl Bank Dee G. Smith Jr Ontario Calif Lake County Boston FBI Tennes

Knight forms pro Eisenhower slate in California

Governor Goodwin J. Knight said California will pledge its 70 Republican votes to Eisenhower as a favorite son if he seeks renomination. The plan targets the June presidential primary with pledged delegates unless Eisenhower runs again. Senator Knowland and Vice President Nixon were not yet committed to any challenge.

Sacramento Goodwin J. Knight California Knight Fisenehower Washington Sen Knowland Eisenhower

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