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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1955
Page
3
A newsreel report recounts Georges Chassagne and Jacques Alexandre denying bribery of a gendarme during a filming in a village as French soldiers clear tents. Fox Movietone and France Soir defend the crew, while reports note an unarmed Retian killed and criticism of Algeria policy amid French political turmoil.
Washington report shows more than half of the Salk polio vaccine shipped to private physicians and health departments remains unused. Surgeon General Leonard Scheie urges rapid use where available while maintaining a reserve, noting state health officers estimate substantial unused stock. New York and California hold nearly a quarter of the unused supply as they prepare for mass programs.
The trial for a murder case drew jurors into a science lesson as experts discussed polio vaccine production and storage. Officials noted a large portion of vaccine was shipped nationwide under a voluntary control program, with concerns over outdated supplies and safety considerations.
Former gambling kingpin Harry Gross is brought from New Orleans to face grand larceny charges for allegedly swindling divorcee Celia Giddins of 13850. He asserts innocence as he denounces the claim during fingerprinting.
In Wertensburg Kentucky Onele Eli Lucas 91 announced the birth of his 18th child on Thursday hoping for many more. Neighbors note that thirteen of the children are from his first wife who died years ago and six from his second wife who is described as much younger.
The Army is testing 12 one man aerocycles that infantrymen can learn to pilot in about 20 minutes. Built by Delackner Helicopter, Inc. of Mount Vernon, N C, the craft resemble a small helicopter with a pilot standing on a platform over rotor blades. By leaning to steer and using a hand throttle, speeds reach up to 65 miles per hour.
President Eisenhower nears reading of congressional message as he continues recuperation from the September heart attack. He keeps up with light activities at Key West Navy Base including golf, painting, and a 55 minute two mile walk while the White House physician notes optimism about his health.
In Tulsa Oklahoma an armed bandit robbed the Ideal Cooperative Investment Co. on Thursday, taking about 800 dollars. The crime occurred inside a block of the police station, prompting local police to investigate.
California total employment rose 3.6 percent to 5.14 million in 1955 as population climbed 3.5 percent to 13.035 million. Non farm wage earners up 4 percent. personal incomes reached 20.165 billion and total incomes 29.4 billion, with a projected 4 percent income rise in 1955. The Chamber notes peak records in home building auto sales and durable goods. By mid 1955, growth outpaced the national pace. An estimated 450,000 new residents were expected by July 1956.
An Air Force pilot parachuted into icy water behind Jones Beach on the south shore during a storm, was aided by a fisherman, and survived. The incident occurred as the state reported a 5 percent rise in wage and salary workers, with manufacturing value added reaching multiple billions. farm income rose 2 percent to 2.57 billion dollars in 1955.
Colorado Springs residents L Cheever and Mrs. Vernon, along with UPState Sen Cole, were injured Thursday when their car was rear ended on U S 85 87 near Monument. Mrs Cheever was shaken, and Cole suffered head and neck injuries. The truck driver George Blair of Norwood faced a charge of following too closely.
In Birmingham, an advertising gimmick backfired when Julie Wilson wed an auto thief who had stolen a car from Harvey Bern owner of a Las Vegas area auto agency. Justice of the Peace F Mendoza officiated the ceremony attended by Mr. and Mrs. Bern. The event followed the thief being found shortly after and police reports noted the agency Had displayed a provocative sign featuring entertainers Keeley Smith and others.
A coin machine distributor Blum reported three armed men abducted him and held his 13-year-old son hostage for two hours at his Newburgh home then fled with an estimated $500 to $700. Blum described the men as demanding money and threatening harm.
A pilot diverted to Mitchel AFB due to a fogged field, battled a snowstorm, and flew back to sea to avoid a crash near Long Island. Sabre jez of Idlewild and LaGuardia aided takeoffs and landings as three nearby airports delayed. Edwards’ plane went missing. Coast Guard suspended search while Mitchel Hospital reported good condition.
A self winding clock for cars, developed in ZUUGH Switzerland, links with the speedometer. The 17 jewel, shock resistant timepiece includes a built in calendar and an eight day power reserve.
A U S Marine command echelon and division HQ will relocate to Okinawa Tuesday to clear the path for a transfer from Japan to Antarctica. The move involves nine units flying boats and non stop flight operations from Chile island fortress to the Antarctic, announced today.
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