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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1956

Page

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Punxsutawney Pete Sees Shadow Despite Rival Claims

Punxsutawney Phil and 2 groundhogs observed shadow at Gobbler's Knob ending winter forecast. Pete’s forecasting tradition cited since 1895, amid town’s economic shifts and a new $300,000 meter factory. Rival lodges in Pennsylvania dispute seniority and claim. Emmie, the Greater Philadelphia Zoo groundhog, died recently.

Punxsutawney Paul Punxsutawney Pete Superior Meter Co Pennsylvania

Legg Perjury Trial Nears Jury Deliberation Time

In Los Angeles County supervisor Herbert C. Legg perjury case, prosecutors and defense wrapped final arguments as jury deliberations loom. Ball branded Hohn as a scoundrel and pressed doubts on witness testimony linking Legg to bribes, while Finnerty argued proof beyond reasonable doubt exists. The case centers on Legg allegedly meeting Hohn four times despite his denials. Continued on Page A-7.

Los Angeles Herbert C. Legg Joe Bail Long Beach Dep Thomas P. Finnerty ,Jr Perfury Lege Andrew V. Hoi South Gate Board of Supervisors T Hohn Grand Legg Hohn Ball

Blizzard Looms Over Texas Panhandle and Rio Grande Valley

The Panhandle and much of Texas endure blizzard conditions with heavy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph. Schools closed. Army trucks helped evacuate marooned students while drifts hinder travel and crops in the lower Rio Grande Valley face a threatened freeze.

Associated Press Texas Panhandle East Texas West Texas

Bob Burns Dies in California at 65

Bob Burns, famed for tall Arkansas country tales and a steerable pipe and whisky bazooka gag, died of kidney cancer at West Valley Community Hospital. The veteran performer had last been in a coma since Saturday. He entertained the nation with humorous legends of Grandpa Snazzy and Uncle Fud, using gentle satire of Arkansas country folk.

Encino Lf Bob Burns Arkansas West Valley Community Hospital Burns Grandpa’ Snazzy Cope

Five Children and Mother Die in Portland Home Fire

A Portland area fire killed five children and their mother in a late night blaze. Arthur Mer Graham, 50, escaped after awakening to smoke then flames. Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Hewitt said Graham’s family perished. investigator cites an apparent heater explosion.

Portland sJan Dign Harwindow Kett Robert Hewitt Barbara Graham Robbin Stephen Davenport

Egypt Army Trained to Use Commie Arms

Egypts government controlled radio announced troops have completed maneuvers using newly acquired arms. The broadcast said the Graham family including Thelma May Graham 39 and Michael Graham 7 along with Susan Graham 5 Kathleen Joan Graham 3 and Arthur Merrill Graham 2 and a nephew Gerald Maps 13 were in the line ready to repulse the enemy along the frontier.

CAIRG Egypt Egypts Thelma May Graham Rich Michael Graham Susan Arms

Eden Says Nuclear Peril Reduces War Possibility

The Long Beach Youth Band canceled its Mardi Gras trip to New Orleans due to racial segregation concerns. Director Gordon Carmen announced the decision after discussions with Mayor Vermillion and Councilmen Spangberg and Baker. The band had raised 3200 for the trip, with 2200 for transportation to be city funded. Livingston, Rex parade secretary, did not name his first name but said the Rex organization would not assume moral responsibility for two Negro boys in the parade.

Long” Beach New Orleans Gordon Carmen George M. Vermillion Virgil “H. Spangbergl John F. Baker Carmen W Carmen Baker Livingston Rex

Morse and Davis Get Two Week Death Decree Delay

Convicted killers Billy G Morse and John H Davis win a two week postponement in their death sentence case. A 40 minute hearing before Superior Court Judge Fred Miller discussed trial transcript errors and defense claims of Zeman's incapacity. The defense sought lie detector and truth serum tests, while details of a clerk’s shooting in a liquor store are referenced.

Billy G. Morse John H. Davis Uperior Fred Miller Ned R. Nelson Morse Zeman Duct Jansemse Grace Edger Miller Nelson S ‘Morse Lin St. Louis Lynn V. Peaster Log Beach Blvd Wee

Suit Filed for Million in Wreck in Los Angeles

A one million dollar suit was filed in Los Angeles against the Santa Fe Railway Co. for the deaths of two of the 30 people killed in the January 22 wreck of a San Diego bound two car train. The action seeks damages for five minor Fenn children Anita Louise 10 Yvonne Annette 9 William Jr 8 Joyce Adele and Louis Marvin 3 plus shares for six other siblings and a former marriage child. The Fenn parents were in the city to visit their ill son Harvey Donono 14 in a hospital brain tumor case.

Los Angeles UPA Santa Fe Railway Ca Mwo William Albert Fenn Anita Louise Yvonne Annette William Jr Joyce’ Adele Louis Marvin Fenn Fenns Harvey Donono

Eisenhower May Need More Time to Decide on Second Term

Washington reports that Eisenhower will seek to answer questions about a possible second term after doctors say he is four and a half months past his heart attack. White House physician notes he needs more time to decide, with Gen Snyder and others cautious about predicting a rapid decision.

Washington Eisenhower White House Maj Howard M. Snyder Thomas E. ‘Dewey Eisen New Lyovis Eee Spe Mow Snyder Denby United

Firemen Fight Blaze in Freezing Rain North Baltimore Plant Fire

Firefighters battled a 40 alarm blaze in freezing rain that destroyed the Baltimore Aircoil Co plant and damaged the Dietrich Brothers steel plant in North Baltimore. Initial damage estimates exceed $500,000 as explosions and collapsing structures hampered efforts. several firemen were injured.

Balin Baltimore Morse Davis Baltimore Aircoil Co Dietrich=Brothers steel

World and Local Notices Broadcast Across Pages

A compact note lists where to find features across the newspaper. It specifies sections for Beach Combing on page B-1, Boyle on page S-19, Bridge on A-19, Classifieds E-2 to 7, Crossword B-7, Editorial 4-18, Financial B-3, Obituaries B-2, Radio and TV IV L, Shipping Table B-2, Sports A-20 to A-23, Theaters A-16, Tides Temperatures B-2, Wilson A-19, Women B-4 to B-6, and Your World A-2.

Boyle Wilson

Family rescues mark fourth life saved by McAuliffe clan

Donald McAuliffe aged 24 became the fourth family member to earn a lifesaving feat with the Massachusetts Humane Society. He helped pull 13 year old Jay Curley from Lake Quannapowitt after the boy slipped through thin ice on Wednesday. His brother, father, and grandfather previously received medals for similar rescues.

Wakefield, Stass Donald McAuliffe Jay Curley Lake Quannapowitt Massachusetts Humane Society

Eden Warns Of World Struggle And Nuclear Age Peril

British Prime Minister Anthony Eden tells Congress the direct threat of world conflict has diminished but dangers remain in the nuclear era. He cites Soviet expansion and dangers to Western ideals, urges not relying on old hatreds or force alone, and calls for friendship, freedom, and aid to raise living standards. He addresses Senate and House before a press conference at the National Press Club.

Washington Congress Europe Kremlin What All Asia Anthony Eden U.S HEI KNX KAJ Eape BRCA Sir Anthony National Press Club

Miss Suzuki Escapes Attack by AAMAMATSU in Japan

A husky high school boy attacked Miss Misao Suzuki in Japan Wednesday night. She fought him to a standstill and he barely escaped. It was the second time she has been attacked recently. last time she caught the fellow and took him to the police. Suzuki, 29, is a policewoman.

Aamamatsu Japan

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