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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1956

Page

5

Repentant Kidnap Suspect Charged in Pueblo Case

Eugene C. Hurst 28 a Grand Junction office worker was charged with kidnapping Nancy Jackson 27 after abducting her near Pueblo Junior College. Police closed in after a high speed chase. Hurst admitted holding her and telephoning a ransom demand to her husband Robert A. Jackson 28 an auto dealer. He said he acted on the spur of the moment to seek money and did not intend to harm.

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Jack Dragna Dies in Los Angeles Underworld Figure

Jack Dragna a 65 year old LA underworld leader described as California's Al Capone died of a heart attack in a Sunset Strip motel. He faced deportation appeals and had 13 prior arrests but no felony convictions. He fed publicized ties to mob activity and was linked to killings and bookmaking per Crime Commission reports.

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House Committee Votes $13 Billion Highway Tax Plan

House tax writers tentatively backed about 13 billion dollars in new highway user taxes over 26 years to fund roads. If approved by Congress, motorists would face higher gasoline, tire, and rubber taxes averaging 56 to 57 annually, with added levies on camelback retread rubber and truck fees. The bill awaits formal committee vote and may revise rates over three years.

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Presbyterian Meet Opens Western Council in San Francisco

Fifteen hundred delegates from eleven states converge in San Francisco as the National Council of Presbyterian Men opens its Western Area meeting, slated to run today with discussions on church activities and regional cooperation.

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How to Conquer Frustration in Daily Life

A condensed piece notes frustration arises when blocked from goals and leads to lashing out. It explains awareness can prevent clashes and urges readers to pick up March Reader's Digest for time saving articles and condensed content at newsstands.

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