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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1955

Page

3

Attorney General probes Tidelands group ties in Long Beach

The article details Fleming accusing supporters and opponents of the Tidelands Protective Association of using front groups in the Lakewood annexation fight. Brown confirms a state probe into lobbyists and “protective associations” tied to the Allen Bill and Southern California Gas Co financing. He plans hearings and vows disclosure of who groups represent.

Long Beach Tidelands Protective Association Lakewood Fleming California Gen Brown California Tidelands Protective Association Long Beach Bar Association Southern California Gas Co Association Finn James E.J. Cunningham State Senate Tee Sacramento CIE Protective Association Frank Sullivan

Rehabilitation Working Well for Ex-Felon in Cafe Burglaries

Police responded to Brad's Cafe in Los Angeles after a phone tip about a burglar. Ray Campbell, 27, on probation for burglary there, was found outside with another man, Robert Armendariz, 27, both booked on burglary suspicions. Police commented Campbell's rehabilitation appeared to be progressing.

Los Angeles Brad Ray Campbell Campbell Robert Armendariz

Hilton Selling Large Hotel Amid Antitrust Talks

Hilton Hotels Corp disclosed plans to sign a contract to sell the Jefferson Hotel in St. Louis for 7.15 million dollars as part of an out of court settlement of a government antitrust suit. The sale would mark the largest hotel deal on record and follows a previous 1954 Statler acquisition that prompted the DOJ to seek divestitures in New York, Washington, St. Louis, and Los Angeles.

New York Jeffers ‘Son St. Louis Hilton Rought Hilon Statler Hotel Hilton Hotels New York City Maylgower Washington, D. C Statlers St Louis Uae Statler Washington Los Angeles Chrifirm Nojvest Ees St. T Ava Massaglia Hotels, Inc Chicago Thement New Yorker Massaglia Wilton Hotel Long Beach Department of Justice Wash Department of

Girl 12 Held as Wife Trustee Six Days Estate Record Mixup

A 12 year old girl was held as a wife trustee for six days amid an estate record mixup. Dallas Juvenile Home intake supervisor Mrs Roth Steinfeldt described the tense period and attempts to contact the parents. The girl’s mother later explained why safeguards failed during holidays. Christmas gifts arrived once the family was reunited.

Roth Steinfeldt Dallas County Juvenie Lorraine Becker Sunshine Home Ns. SneTcer Emmett Perkins Jack Santo Shorter Perkins Santo Barbara Graham Monahan Burbank San Quentino Nis

Russ Leaders Attack on Surprises and U S Officials

United States officials were astonished by Nikita Khrushchev's direct attack on President Eisenhower, fearing a tougher Russian line. The immediate trigger appeared linked to Eisenhower’s Christmas message praying for freedom in Eastern Europe. Meanwhile a Pan American DC7 returning from Rome to Brussels and New York with 42 passengers and 6 crew landed after an engine fire. Col. A. D. Chaffin helped keep calm and guide passengers.

Washington United Nikita Khrushchev Eisen- Jower Eisenhower Europe Pan American Airways Rome Italy 4. D. Chaffin Brussels New York

Governors urged to act on auto toll death toll

National Safety Council pressed governors to implement emergency measures to reduce holiday traffic deaths after a record 609 fatalities over the Christmas weekend. Officials warned 420 could die during the New Year period, urging stepped up enforcement and resource use.

Chicago National Safety’ Council Khrushenev Tokyo UPA Soviet Union Moscow Geneva Kheushchev Nikolai Bulganin Eisenhower

Ex-U S Official Dies in Bradenton at 60

Charles Franklin West, 60, former Undersecretary of the Interior in the early 1930s under Franklin D. Roosevelt and former Ohio 17th District representative, died Tuesday in Bradenton Florida.

Bradenton, Fla Lhares Franklin West Roosevelt Ohio

Segla Gets 14 Years in Prison for Lottery Fraud

Segla was sentenced to 14 years by Judge Maltby after pleading guilty to offering a $500 bribe to sheriff's officers. A conspiracy charge was dismissed. Co-defendant Donald Holt received three years on probation and a $500 fine. Other defendants were fined ${placeholder}$ and placed on probation. Police say Segla ran an illegal lottery network for 15 years with sub agents in California and western states. Federal tax charges remain pending.

Kansas City Kew John Olds John Samuel Reid Segla California

Soviet Attacks Ike as Foreign Meddler

The speech attacks President Eisenhower as a foreign meddler over Middle East policy and the Baghdad Pact, arguing Western powers back Israel to exploit Arab nations. Khrushchev calls for recognizing two German states and warns arming the West risks peace, pledging Leninist support and the socialist camp's invincibility.

Ike Middle East Geneva Turkey Soviet Union Jordan Israel

Eisenhower silent on Khrushchev criticism in Key West

In Key West Florida President Eisenhower gave no comment on Khrushchev's criticism. White House secretary Hagerty said the president would not respond. The report notes Western policy blocks German reunification but allows possible European security guarantees amid a broad strike wave across industries.

Key West Fla.ir Eisenhower Nis Sita Khrushchev Russia Nevesmen White House James C. Hagerty Hesad Khrushchev Herorty

Time Lost in Strikes Across Five Spring Disputes

Time lost in strikes rises by 24 days across five spring disputes. Key disruptions include a 58 day stoppage by Louisville and Nashville Railroad workers and a 72 day strike affecting Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph workers.

South Louisville and Nashville Railroad Bell ‘Telephone and Telegraph

Wilson Doubts Russ Arms Budget Slashed

Defense Secretary Wilson questioned Soviet claims of a 10 percent budget cut. He noted the United States has reduced defense spending from a peak during the Korean War to about 35 billion dollars, insisting the cut is larger than 10 percent. He spoke while arriving as grand marshal for Pasadena's Rose Parade.

Los Angelss Defense Wilson Pasadena United States

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Allen Bill Front L.A. Statler Averts Shine Hameless U. 8 Army Olivia Shorter Baxter Shorter Spey Reedy Mabel Monahan West PAN American Chaffin Frome Tripoli Ibya Ast Nara Eritrea Ravenna Ecarabinieri Reedy Col. Chaffin Champing U. S Copter Richmond Calif Brooks Island San Francisco Bay Coast Guard Dee Ault Steve Thudwip Sid Cross Jerry Nelson Seglia Jai Jeash Donald Holt Studebaker Artesia Holt Clark Ave Bellflower Shiarney Hix Maltby Germany Khruschev German Democratic Republic West Germany Ienwar Red Chief Westinghouse Electric Corp NATO JT YS Africa Porkkala Ito Finland Eisen- Hower Carl Bob Helen Canasta Russ JARMANS @ BATES
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