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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1956

Page

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Los Angeles Area Foresees 37 Percent Wealth Rise by 1970

The Southern California Research Council predicts Los Angeles and Orange Counties will reach 8 million people by 1970 with dwelling units rising to meet demand. Population gains, rising incomes to about 2950, and a 50 percent surge in vehicles are outlined, along with highway and school needs and a projected doubling of plant investment.

Los Angeles Southern California Research Council Orange Council Covina Orange County Orange Counties Los Angeles County Los Angeles-Long Beach Cook County Bruce Allen

Six-Inch Rain Soaks Floods New Orleans

Six inch rainfall drenched New Orleans and nearby areas causing flooding and traffic disruption while authorities blamed clogged sewers from Mardi Gras debris. Snow and freezing drizzle spread north into the central plains and Midwest as temperatures plunged across the region with record cold in Montana and Wyoming.

New Orleans Gulf Coast Middle Atlantic Seaboard Hot Springs Ark Mississippi Valley East Gulf Coast Sower Northern Plains Colorado Laramie Wyo Cheyenne Ohio Valley Great Lakes Pittsburgh Wich Plains Rockies Montana Elliston West Yellowstone Poteman Butte Helena Great Falls Billings Weather Bureau Anid

U S Ships 18 Tanks to Saudi Arabia

The State Department announced the shipment of 28 M4 Walker Bulldog tanks to Saudi Arabia aboard the SS James Monroe sailing from New York for Damman. Officials said the move does not alter the Middle East arms balance amid Russia’s recent sale of planes, tanks and artillery to Mevpr.

Washington State Department United States Saudi Arabia Lincoln White James Monroo New York City Damman Middle East Russia Mevpr

Buildup of Mental Treatment Wins Test

In Sacramento an Assembly Ways and Means Subcommittee endorsed expanding California mental health care by adding 404 nurses doctors and therapy specialists to the State Mental Hygiene Department for 1956-57. The department seeks about 74 billion dollars for operations and building. officials claim the added staff could shorten patient days and improve treatment amid budget debates.

Sacramento California Ways and State Earth Knight Ihold Sheling Onder

Killer Says Good-Bye Before Iowa Penitentiary Move

William Karston, 36, Bloomfield slayer, bids farewell to wife Marjorie and 3 year old son Jimmy before heading to Iowa Penitentiary to serve life for the 1954 holdup killing of farmer Wendell Jones. Jury backed life instead of death after Iowa Supreme Court set aside prior conviction.

William Karston Bloomfield Iowa Marjorie Jimmy Karston Wendell Jones Iowa Supreme Court

Twining tells mayors jets must be based near cities

General Nathan F. Twining warned at the Conference of Mayors that Russia is building long-range jet bombers capable of striking U.S. cities and schools. He urged rotating jet interceptor outfits close to the areas they defend despite public noise concerns. He argued noise must be endured as defense against Soviet H-bomb tests and a growing Russian war machine.

IGN Richard Loomis Rappaport Washington U U.S. Air Force Russia Nathan F. Twining Conference of Mayors Air Force

Joiner Fate in Hands of L.A. Jury

A Los Angeles district jury handles the fate of two young men, James Joiner and Jimmy Workman, on armed robbery charges tied to a holdup at a Whittier Boulevard savings and loan and a restaurant. The case links to prior slayings, with investigators suggesting the same trio may be involved in the Pico service station and East Los Angeles murders.

Los Angeles Tria Pico Fornaseri James Opi Monica al Thee Svhvel Jimmy Workman Sergia Markarian Homa Whittier Blvd Savings & Loan Association Es ‘Treulty Joiner Workman California Ee Authority Welch's Bixby Knolls United States James M. Carter Selective Service White House

Ike Tramps Fields in Search of Quail

President Eisenhower and Treasury Secretary Humphrey hunted quail in south Georgia, sighting few birds amid overcast skies. The trip to Humphrey's estate included a day of golf and plans for another quail hunt, with no quail taken.

Ike Thomasville Eisenhower Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Ssecretary Washington South Grerpia Ing James C. Hagerty House Eisen

Storm Warnings Lifted Along South Coast

Storm warnings were hoisted along the South coastline until 7 am Friday as the Weather Bureau predicted winds up to 45 mph. Winds were expected to ease tonight, with possible frost warnings for citrus ranches as colder temperatures arrive. Long Beach Airport reported winds around 15 mph with gusts to 20.

Southand U.S West Harman Long Beach

Snow Falls on Mt Palomar and San Diego Peaks

Three inches of snow settled on Mt Palomar at 6,000 feet Wednesday night with lighter amounts reaching the 3,500-foot level of San Diego County mountains, affecting higher elevations and travel conditions.

Mt. Palomar San Diego Palomar San Diego County

Where to Find It Beach Combing and More

A brief list directs readers to various sections of the paper for features and sections including Beach Combing on pages B-1 and A-17, Bridge on A-17, Classifieds on B-13 to B-19, Comics on 5-12, and other department pages such as Obituaries on B-2, Sports on pages 4-21, Theaters on B-19, and Your World on A-2, with additional listings for tides and temperatures on B-2 and miscellaneous features across multiple pages.

Boyle Wilson

Gunman Hints at Girl as He Robs Tucson Bank

A young robber at an Arizona bank threatened a 3 year old girl to force the payout of 15 680 dollars at a Southern Arizona Bank and Trust branch. Police said two suspects, aged 19 and 20, were detained but no charges filed. no one was injured.

Tucson Southern Arizona Bank& Trust ‘Co Eunice Cossette Mary Kay Vezina

Weather outlook with clearing skies and wind decline

Mostly clear through Friday with strong gusty winds today and diminishing tonight. Storm warnings extend from Point Concepcion to San Diego until 6 p.m. Friday.

Point Concepcion San Diego Ja. m

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Metropolitan Water District U. S Walter A. Rappagort Killer Gen. Twining L.A Glendalz Santome Manekiz Angelo Fornaseri Raymond Casas Fornastri Manama Robert J. Jensen Robert H. Lard Charles Krugmsk Youth Authority Hilton H. McCabe Sarkas Sandian Montebello Markerian Sandian Floyd Rosenberg Owen Douglas Whittler Blvd Piec Georgia Southland Calif Ann Vezina Mary Kay Frank Zunno Vezina
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