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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1955

Page

3

Russ Chief Warns of Atomic War

Bulganin predicts potential peace prospects for 1956 with international cooperation and trust possible through relaxation of tensions. He cites Geneva spirit from the Big Four while expressing limited enthusiasm for another U S Russia Britain France summit, urging all parties to consider mutual interests. He conveys cordial New Year greetings to Americans.

Bulganin Geneva United States Great Britain France

Two Israeli Officials Die in Ambush

Two Israeli public works officials were killed and their driver seriously injured when an Arab death squad ambushed their jeep on the Beersheba to Blath highway. The attackers dressed in black used automatic weapons. UN observers were dispatched to the scene, and bloodhounds were brought in to pursue the assailants.

Terusalem Israel Maj Dan Gov Beersheba Blath Albert Grand United Nations Bruce United Press U. N el ‘Auja Negev Desert Gaza Strip

GOOD SPIRITS US VODKA TO RUSSIA ALMOST

Wiesbaden reports an American liquor salesman William Crawford plans to sell American grain based vodka to Russians to soften relations and gain publicity. He argues American vodka being grain based may reduce aggression versus potato based Russian vodka, noting vodka origins and ingredients as a factor in temperament.

Wiesbaden Germany Mostow William’ Crawford Europe U. S

U S Builds A Engine For Planes In Atomic Vision

Washington and industry mix discuss atomic aircraft hopes. GE plans a test at a new Idaho engine proving station as officials flag that shielding remains unresolved. Sources note breakthroughs but no official claim of a viable atom powered plane, with experts predicting a long fuselage and a fast, radiation shielded engine.

Tdaho Pronutatoa J AEC Lewis L. Strauss Defense Charles E. Wilson Washington Liu General Electric China Hong Kong Hector Li Yung-ming Lin United States The Tor Land University of Missouri Peiping Farm 1 Ington Immigration Service Munist Liz Long Beach Farmington

California Supreme Court Upholds Fair Trade Act Law

The California Supreme Court affirmed the constitutionality of the Fair Trade Act in three cases, allowing mechanisms to fix fair margins on branded goods while permitting inspection orders. Justice Shenk led the majority, noting alignment with federal decisions. Justice Schauer dissented, questioning potential for arbitrary profits and impact on public welfare.

San Francisco anAct Supreme Court Skaggs Mfg. Co General Electric Co Idistributing Co John W. Shenk B. Rey Schauer

GE Case Dispute With Alameda County Superior Court

A brief note records a dispute involving General Electric Co and Alameda County Superior Court. Details are sparse while the case progresses through the court's hands.

General Electric Co Alameda County Hander

Three Acres Of Moon Staked By Perrin Field Pilots

Three acres on the moon were claimed Friday by jet pilots from Perrin Field Grayson County The three filed deeds to their property one acre each in the moon s north east quadrant with Delies County Clerk Eg Steger Filing the deeds were Air Force Lieutenants John Trim ble Pitman N J Edward Lewis Jr of Honolulu and George W Wish of Long Island N Y Stoner said the deeds are legally filed and that it appears the three pilots have a valid claim to their property.

Dallas UP Perrin Field Grayson County Delies County Eg Steger Air Force John Trimble Pitman N. J

Rolling in dough dogs chew missing $200000

A $200000 shipment of non negotiable checks vanished en route from a bank to Los Angeles. A tracer traced the disappearance to a crate aboard a plane where dogs chewed the checks and used the paper as bedding, literally rolling in the dough.

EL Centro UPI Los Angeles

High Court Permits Trial of Bonelli Aid

The California Supreme Court ruled 5 to 2 that evidence supports charges against Bernard P. Jof Jalhaun Los Angeles attorney and William G. Bonelli former Board of Equalization member in a San Diego case. Indictments include soliciting contributions from licensees and conspiracy to commit acts injurious to public morals and obstruct justice. A dissent noted limits in statute. Extradition in Arizona slated for Jan 16 pending ruling.

San Francisco VPI Superior Court of San Diego Bernard P.jof Jalhaun Los Angeles William G. Bonelli State Board of Equalization Calhoun Grand Jury Bonelli Calhoun Syith Board of Equalization Bagnelli Southern California Spirits Foundation Supreme Court Douglas “L. Edmonds Phil 8. Gibson John W. Schenk Robert J. Traynor Homer R. Spence Jesse W. Carter B. Rey Schauer Kingman Arizt California Arizona Superior Court Charles P. Elmer Mojave County Att v Bernard T Elmer Caine

Body found after Santa Fe search for missing socialite

Elizabeth Roberts of Lincoln, 64, disappeared from the La Posada inn during Christmas visit. An air search located her body in a shallow gully near Santa Fe city limits. An autopsy is pending. no foul play suspected. The hunt involved Symbol, a veteran tracking dog, and a plan by her son to search by air.

Santa FE Nebraska Alkene Elizabeth Roberts Lincoln Neb the Roberts Ann Feersom CID New Mexico Roberts Outrance North Cow Pitts Charles Roberts Jr

Rose Parade Prep Heads Toward Monday Celebration

Pasadena monitors Rose Parade plans as television networks prepare live coverage with 89 stations and 130 affiliates. About 2205 blossoms cover floats and 200 horses will parade, featuring Joan Quiver, Tillevi Rombin, and Arlene King Tahasey among celebrity guests. Weather outlook hints at mild, partly cloudy conditions with little rain across the South and Great Lakes regions.

Pasadena Charles E. Wilson ABC NBC Jon Dollars Rose Joan Quiver Pasadena City College la Canada Sweden Tillevi Rombin U.S. A Arlene King Tahasey Rutland, Vt

Plea for Son's Life Denied Says Mother

Mrs. Robert H. Stacy says President Eisenhower refused to commute the death sentence of her son Richard A Hagelberger for the 1952 German killings. The White House telegram cited thorough consideration and no basis for clemency. Co-defendant John Vigneault had his sentence commuted to 55 years. Hagelberger faces execution in Leavenworth.

Chula Vista Eisenhower Robert H. Stacy White House Richard A. Hagelberger Hagelberger John Vigneault Manchester Paul Eckart Lothar Schiesser Diebach Germany Stacy Vigneault

Phony Bomb Found Closes Times Square

A phony bomb in Christmas wrappings prompted a one hour closure of Times Square New York as a ticking clock device hidden in a shirtbox with green Yule paper was removed by a bomb squad after a newsstand operator carried it to the police info booth.

New York

Knight to Reappoint Pitts to State Board

Nominal reference notes Nomads L Pitts of Alhambra president of the California State Federation of Labor to receive a new four year term as a director of the State Compensation Insurance Fund in an appointment by Knight.

Knight Pitts State Board Nomas L. Pitts Alhambra California State Federation of Labor

No Inkling for Ike's 1956 Plans

President Eisenhower and his aides, amid wariness of Soviet moves, plan no weekend rest as he nears completion of the State of the Union. He will not return to Washington for Congress opening on June 3 and will forward the message on January 3. He and Mrs. Eisenhower, awaiting New Year in Denver, share a quiet holiday with family as a federal flood relief grant of 1 million dollars is allocated to California.

Key West Eisenhower John S. Doud Washington’s National Naval Base Geneva Milton Eisenhower White House Kevin McCann James Hagerty Hagerty Washington Congress Denver Howard Snyder California

Western CAA Chief Marriott Retires After 18 Years

Joseph P. Marriott, Western regional administrator for the Civil Aeronautics Administration, has retired after 18 years. He said Friday he plans to become director of aviation for Riverside County starting February 1.

Santa Monica UP Civil Aeronautics Administration Joseph 5. Marriott Riverside County

Nuns' Mother House Destroyed by Fire in Nicolet

A seven hour blaze, likely arson, doomed the Grey Nuns five story mother house at Nicolet near the St Lawrence River. Police say the fire caused about 800000 dollars in damage before dawn.

Nicolet Que Grey Nuns St. Lawrence River

Woman Sues For 56448 After Phone Falls In Denver

Mrs. Shirley L. Reichscheid sues Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co and a Denver department store for 56448 in damages after a pay phone fell from the wall as she said hello. She was bed-bound 14 days with a broken nose concussion and other injuries.

Denver Shirley L. Reichscheid Mountain States Telephone & Telegraph Co

Spellman Leaves Formosa After 27Hour Visit

Cardinal Francis Spellman archbishop of New York ends a 27 hour trip to Formosa and departs for Manila after a brief stop in Taipei. He met with local church leaders and observers noted the hurried schedule during the Formosa tour.

Taipei Formosa Francis Cardinal Spellman New York Manila

Violinist Surmounts Broken String At Carnegie Hall

Russian violinist David Oistrakh with the New York Philharmonic continued a Carnegie Hall program after a broken E string during Shostakovich Violin Concerto. Assistant concertmaster Michael Rosenker quickly supplied his instrument, allowing a seamless reprise of the performance.

New York David Qistrakh Carnegie Hall Oistrakh New York Philharmonic Shostekovich Leningrad Michael Rosenker Olstrakh

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