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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1955

Page

3

Windy City Demos Nix Kennelly

Richard J. Daley won the Chicago mayoral nomination over incumbent Martin Kennelly by over 100000 votes as Democrats unite under party leadership. Merriam crushed opponents in the GOP primary with 106626 votes, while total turnout reached about 964920.

Chicago UPI Richard J. Datey Democratic Party Martin H. Kennelly Daley Kennelly Ald Robert En Merriam William Hale Thompson Adamowski Clarence Balek Merriam Lar Daly Fred Lyon Paul Douglas Adlai E. Stevenson Douglas Stevenson Morris B. Sachs

Bonelli’s Secret Indictment and Bail Posted in California

The San Diego Grand Jury issues a secret indictment charging one count of conspiring to violate the state elections code and two counts of conspiring to obstruct justice. Bail set at $50,000. Bonelli, speaking after a Las Vegas interview, denies hiding and plans to rest before returning to California to mount a fight against the charges.

Reuben Lockitch Las Vegas Stor Ed Onckeh Bonelli Brigham Rose Los Angeles San Diego California

Dulles Presses Far East Defense At Bangkok Meeting

Dulles pledged support for Asia against Communist aggression and urged permanent military ties among pact nations. Philippine sources seek a lasting military committee while talks remained exploratory with no definite commitments. Dulles warned a soft Formosa policy harms peace as Casey urged stronger countermeasures against communist subversion.

Asia Philippines Dulles Formosa Britain Anthony Eden Richard G. Casey Australia Laos Cambodia Vietnam Burma Casey Thailand Ananda Samakom Palace Pibulsnoggram Pibulsongggeram United States Bangkok Pakistan

Pause Removed State Records in Orange County Conspiracy Case

Pause testified he claimed custody of official records after suspension to aid his defense in a conspiracy indictment. State official William Elledge described recovering records February 11 after Pause surrendered them. No evidence suggested records were altered as defense clashed with prosecutors over testimony from Charlotte Harper regarding a Newport Beach bar interest.

Santa Ana Herman Authenties Actain Range Ounly Pause Doerkins Orange County Grand Jury William C. Elledge Patse Eredge Charlotte Harper Newport Beach

Mother of Singer Nat King Cole Dies in Illinois

Mrs Pelina Coles aged 63, mother of famed singer Nat King Cole, died in North Chicago Illinois. The report notes her son’s prominence and marks the family’s loss in this midwestern obituary.

Nat (King) Cole North Chicago Pelina Coles

Goodwill Yacht Freed From Mud Off Cedros Island

The 151 foot schooner Goodwill, en route from Newport Beach to Cape San Lucas with 13 aboard, was freed by Coast Guard efforts after grounding near Cedros Island. The vessel floated free at 8:30 a.m. and is headed under its own power to Newport Beach, with no injuries reported.

Coast Guard Perseus Goodwill Cedros Island Baja Newport Beach Cape San Lucas Baja California Ralph Larrabee Coast Guard

Eisenhower Attacks Demo Tax Cut Plan

President Eisenhower criticizes the Democratic tax cut proposal and urges exploration of all options. He says U S policy on a cease-fire in the For mosa Strait is on record and disputes Rayburn’s claim of receiving congressional messages through Republican leaders. He defends U N support, questions Knowland’s critique, and notes bipartisan votes on trade. He also comments on the Hoover Commission’s paper-work reduction idea with humor.

United States Formosa Strait Congress Eisenhower House Rayburn White House Rayborn United Nations Senate Knowland Calif New York Gallett Nations U. N International Agency Hoover Commission Legislative Branch

Third Atomic Blast Delayed By Unfavorable Winds

LAS VEGAS NEV UPI Atom ic scientists will consult meteorological charts to decide if the third spring nuclear shot will fire Thursday morning. Unfavorable winds delayed the initial detonation by three days and may postpone the test again. The second shot flash lit the predawn sky over San Francisco Sacramento and Long Beach. The St George Utah shock was felt 135 miles away. The 300 foot tower at Yucca Flat produced the probable prototype for an atomic missile warhead. Senator Russell Long noted the small size of such weapons may reduce danger to Americans despite their launch potential. The blast fireball lasted about two seconds.

Las Vegas Nev UPI Atomic Scientists San Francisco Sacramento Long Beach St. George Utah

Driver in Fatal Crash Held as Dope Suspect

HOLLYWOOD Calif Detective Clay N Hunt 42 died of injuries from a Monday crash after an auto ran a red light into his squad car Det Sgt Robert O Young was injured. The driver Beryl Sheldon 23 of Hollywood was booked on suspicion of narcotics after officers found a marijuana cigarette butt in his car.

Holly Wood Lei Clay N. Hunt Beryl Sheldon Hollywood Robert O. Young

Atom Flash Seen By Pan American Pilots Over Atlantic

Pan American Clipper pilots M. J. Fuller and John Thomas reported an atomic-like flash 21,000 feet 40 miles west of Ireland while en route from New York to London. They compared it to the Las Vegas atomic test and noted no other aircraft observed the phenomenon. London airport had no other reports.

London Las Vegas Nevada Santa Barbara

Plan Hinted in Grab of Oil for Water Funding

A proposed use for state funds to benefit the entire state is under consideration. AB 777 and other water bills are before legislators as plans tie Long Beach tidelands monies to a major Feather River project costing about 1.59 billion dollars. The sponsor Allen argues the money belongs to California and should fund statewide projects, not local Long Beach uses, amid ongoing tides litigation and possible Supreme Court action.

Allen Feather River Long Beach Tidelands Fund Sacramento Herbert R. Klocksiem H- Long Beach Klocksiem Press-Telegram California Supreme Court Jon Klockheim Aller Guv Knight

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