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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1956
Page
4
Sir Michael Sirkot and Barrett aided by bystanders confronted a gunman after a bus passenger opened fire near a church. The assailant died on arrival at Charity Hospital. Sirkot recounted spotting the shooter behind a pillar and ordering him to surrender as Barrett protected him.
Irene Jaroncyk, 16, gravely ill with cancer, dictated a note to an Evening Tribune describing how Christmas moments lift her spirits even as she endures pain. Her touching words express faith, prayer, and a resolve to cherish the season despite her illness.
A derailed section halted several eastbound Union Pacific trains including the City of Los Angeles, Santa Fe Chief, and the Westbound Chief, delaying service for hours. In political notes, Nixon discussed Hungarian refugee relief on a national radio television program noting Americans must contribute more financially and through voluntary agencies, while reaffirming that the U.S. will continue to offer refuge and resettlement opportunities.
A fast moving Malibu blaze scorched eight miles of coastline from Latigo Canyon to Trancas Canyon. Residents sprayed roofs with hoses to save homes as fire spread through tinder dry brush, with flames visible across the Los Angeles basin. evacuees, wildlife fled, and several homes were damaged or destroyed, while residents recounted near-miraculous escapes and heroic efforts to defend properties.
An ad offers rooms with private baths at 23 dollars per week near Ouran Blvd. The Huntington Hotel promotes ocean-facing rooms and a dining room serving turkey, Virginia baked ham, bacon, and club breakfast. A public dining option and planetary details are included in this dated blurb.
A new concept called greenhouse kitchen highlights year round herbs and flowers. The design features an airy light space with a large food preparation peninsula, seating area, barbeque corner, utility center, and extensive storage, as shown in January issue of Better Homes and Gardens.
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