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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1956

Page

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Husky gunman captured after Pueblo kidnapping ordeal

Eugene C. Hurst abducted Nancy Jackson at Pueblo Junior College and fought with police and a rescuer, wounding both captor and a bystander. Jackson, mother of three, escaped unharmed after a 2½ hour captivity in Mineral Palace Park, while Hurst was captured and hospitalized.

Pueblo Colo UPI Eugene C. Hurst Robert A. Jackson Hurst Jackson Nancy Jackson St. Mary's Hospital Tony Fortino Pueblo Junior College Bob Exchange Club Mrs. Jackson Mineral Palace Park Ertst Mayber Fortune Canon City Here Herman R Huskins Carroll Powers Huskins Eugene Hurst Robert Mayher

Infant Regina DeLeo Faces Third Major Surgery

Regina DeLeo, a 79 day old infant at St Marys Hospital, is undergoing her third major operation for a severe abdominal condition. Doctors and nurses, aided by steadfast prayers, believe she may survive despite odds as her parents August and Edith DeLeo of 9190 Xallin Ave. await the outcome.

Regina DeLeo St. Mary's Hospital Regina August DeLeo Xallin Ave St. Mary's Edith Knap

Six Die in Florida Air Crashes

Six airmen were killed in two separate Florida crashes late Tuesday. Five died as a Boeing C97 Stratofreighter burned at Palm Beach Air Force Base, while a Marine Corps pilot perished when a Douglas Skyraider crashed near Miami at Opelocka. Names were withheld pending next of kin notification.

Florida West Palm Beach Afs South Florida Palm Beach Air Force Base Marine Corps Opel Locka Miami

Washingtons Noble Hour What Was It

A reader ponderer weighs which moment defines George Washington best the cherry tree tale the Delaware crossing Valley Forge and the 1777 78 winter all receive mention while the era’s politics offer refreshers as Washington’s birth is noted and Yorktown and inauguration are framed as lasting memories

Washington Crossi Delaware River Pennsylvania Trenton N. J Valley Forge New World

Flier Hacks Way Out for Wreck With Knife

Navy Lt. Daniel M. Reddy of Sunbury Pennsylvania used his hunting knife to hack through a burning plane after a crash at the naval auxiliary landing field Tuesday. He escaped unharmed.

Charlestown Navy Daniel M. Reddy Sunbury Naval Auxiliary Landing Field

Smog Filters Ordered for Trucks and Buses

Los Angeles County supervisors approved a plan to require afterburner smog devices on gasoline powered trucks and buses starting next year, aiming to cut smoky emissions from about 3,500 vehicles. They urged Governor Knight to call a special session to tighten anti smog laws and had the Air Pollution Control District draft the rules after recent tests showed device efficacy.

Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Knight Harold W. Kennedy Roger W. Jessup Smith Griswold

Almanac of Page Mix Guides Readers to Listings

A concise directory listing sections and page references across the newspaper. It directs readers to Beach Combing Bridge Classified Comics Crossword Editorial Obituaries Radio and TV Shipping Sports Theaters Tides Temperatures Vital Statistics Wilson Women and Your World pages.

Boyle Wilson

Dope Ring Nab: Widow Arrested in New York Case

A 52 year old dope ring kingpin and a five year old widow described as a busy community worker were tied to a major heroin operation. Police seized at least three ring members and 50000 dollars worth of narcotics while Pagano faced bail and a looming trial in New York.

New York James Pagano Flushing Queens Kistus Prgano

Weather outlook variable clouds through Thursday

Variable cloudiness continues through Thursday with a chance of scattered sprinkles tonight or Thursday. Cooler air is expected with lower temperatures and light winds.

Eisenhower Signals 2nd Term Interest After Health Test

President Eisenhower has told aides he wants a second term but will not commit publicly until after a personal test of his physical powers from a Ga. golf and shooting vacation. He will return Saturday after a medical exam.

Washington Eisenhower United Press Thomasville Colorado Ontos Detroit News Martin S. Hayden Republcan Sherman Adams Leon W. Hall Francis Santigo West Chester Santiago Bryn Mawr Hospital

Rutied Man Owes Life to Passerby

A bystander action saved a man's life after he collapsed in a public area. The unidentified passerby provided immediate aid, enabling medical responders to stabilize the victim. Local authorities praised the quick, decisive assistance and urged public vigilance.

High Water Strikes Redding and Eureka in Northwestern California

Northwestern California faced renewed floods with water a foot deep in Redding after 1.22 inches of rain in 90 minutes. Eureka was isolated as a bridge washed out and rail lines blocked by landslides disrupted travel from Portland to San Francisco. Ferndale suffered renewed flood damage, while roads and lines began reopening as the weather eased.

San Francisco California Redding Eureka Ferndale Northwestern Pacific Eel River Canyon Southern Pacific Portland Oregon Cascade Mountains Ls Southern Pacific

Balloon protest claims Ike second term doubt

The Free Europe Committee faces claims that balloons aiding propaganda caused the Jan. 18 crash in which 22 died. Dr Paul Dudley White testified Eisenhower might have a long active life and disputed sending balloons toward Czechoslovakia. A White House aide said no balloons were sent the day before or on the crash day.

Ional Eisenhower Munich Germany Free Europe Committee Paul Dudley Czech White Americcae Can Czechoslovakia White House

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