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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1956

Page

3

Indictment Sought Against Williams Twins in Slaying

Prosecutor Josh A. Gompers will seek grand jury indictments Tuesday against 14 year old Williams twins Thomas Jr and Joseph now held in Ohio for the bludgeoning death of 12 year old David Powell. Powell's body was found February 10 in a coal cellar under the Williams home on Wheeling Island.

Wheeling W. Va Josh A. Gompers Williams Thomas Jr Joseph Ohio Wight David Powell

Jet Pilot Killed in Upstate Crash

Navy fighter jet crashes near Moraga injuring area. Patrick Edward Harwood, 21, among crew. Officials report explosion of ammunition spraying the area as firefighters battled the blaze and kept bystanders away from danger.

Upstate Moraga Calif Ens Patrick Edward Harwood Ottack Navy Alameda Sunnday Yearine Contra Costa County Ceriff Harris Cades Thrones

New Probe on Gas Bill Fund Sparks Senate Hearings

A special Senate committee led by Sen. George called new public hearings on a $2,500 campaign fund offer to Sen. Case during the gas bill fight. Witnesses may include Ronald Ross, Howard Keel, and Elmer Patman as the panel expands to probe the general pattern of campaign fund handling and potential lobbying links.

Washington Senate Sen George D-Ga Sen. Case R-Sd Ronald R. Ross U.S Nebraska Decisio Howard 5. Keel Superior Oil Co California Elmer Patman John M. Neff Lexington Neb Superior Oil Case Neff Patman Keck Ross Hruska Curtis U. S Justice Department Sens Hayden D-Aviz Bridges R-Nh Thye R-Minn

Air of expectancy in Georgia as Eisenhower decision nears

In Thomasville Georgia a mood of high anticipation surrounds President Eisenhower as he nears a decision on a second term. Washington reporters travel with him while GOP and Democratic factions await his choice. Press secretary James Hagerty avoids specifics and hints plans may be announced by March 1, with potential delays.

Thomasville Eisenhower Piney Woods South Georgia Humphrey Washington Scott Hotel Hagerty New York Eisenover James C. Hagerty White House Middle East Tollifted Wedness Hagerty Planta

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