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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1955

Page

4

Fuller Defense Interrogates Witnesses as State Rests

In Birmingham Alabama prosecutors rested their murder case against ex Chief Deputy Sheriff Albert Fuller. Defense lawyer Roderick Beddow planned to present 100-plus witnesses over at least two weeks to counter testimony tying Fuller to the June 18 killing of A L Patterson in Phenix City. A key witness, Cecil Padgett, testified that Fuller and Arch Ferrell were at the scene and fled, with other witnesses linking them to nearby streets.

Birmingham Ala Albert Fuller Fuller A. L. Patterson Roderick Beddow J. Russell McElroy Beddow Alabama Phenix City Patterson Arch Ferrell Si Garrett Cecil Padgett Ferrell Padgett

Waste in U S Medical Setup Hit in Hoover Probe

The Hoover Commission says chaos and waste plague federal medical services. It cites 80 million people served and last year’s $4.149 billion bill, urging verification of ability to pay and seeking reform for veterans care and costs.

U. S Hoover Washington Hoover Commission Congress Commission On Organization Uncle Sam Veterans’ Organizations Commission Veterans’ Administration

Pretty Union Worker Mum on Red Links

United Electrical Workers employee Julia Jacobs refused to answer lawmakers about alleged communist ties of her union or herself. A Dayton native questioned on duties in Dayton Fort Wayne and St. Joseph she invoked the Fifth Amendment amid contempt remarks. Also to be quizzed was John T. Gojack, UE vice president, expelled from CIO in 1949 for alleged communist domination.

Washington Varunette Julia Jacobs United Electrical Workers Union Dayton Ohio House un-American Activities Committee Fort Wayne Ind St. Joseph Mich Scherer Congress District 9 John T. Gojack CIO

Princess resumes public appearances after Rose Island swim

Nassau Bahamas Princess Margaret resumes her busy round of public appearances after a Sunday swim near Rose Island. Her day includes a morning rally for about 10,000 school children at Clifford Park and a noon reception for 30 reporters and cameramen covering her goodwill tour.

Nassau Bahamas Princess Margaret Rose Island Clifford Park

Down Under Flood Threat Hits Three Towns

Sydney reports Australia faces its worst flood disaster in years with at least 45 dead and thousands homeless. Towns Nyngan Warren and Walgett cut off as floodwaters up to six feet rise, 6,000 trapped, rooftops used for safety. Massive rainfall totaling 11 inches in 24 hours drenched 5,000 square miles across six river systems.

Sydney Australia Nyngan Warren Walgett

Chlorodent toothpaste promises fresh mouth odor free results

A newspaper ad promotes Chlorodent toothpaste claiming it destroys mouth odor for everyone and contains high chlorophyll without staining. It touts gum health protection, decay prevention, and a money back guarantee with a giant size for 49 cents.

Dulles Extends Whirlwind Laos Visit During Indochina Tour

Secretary of State Dulles pushed his whirlwind tour through Indochina, visiting Laos and planning to travel to Cambodia and South Vietnam within three years. He met with Lao leaders and discussed training amid Geneva armistice limits, while Laos sought security against both invasion and subversion.

Saigon Viet Nam Dulles Laos Souriet Fisia Cepita SEATO Manila Indochina Todayia Cambodia I Duiles Vientiane Bany Kok China U. S Viet-Nam Zoan U Nu France Pathet Laos Movement Phong Saly Lana Sam -Neua

Seoul railway workers protest at National Assembly

About 200 railway workers gathered outside the National Assembly denouncing the transport ministry for embezzling about 60,000 from over 120,000 workers. They charged each worker about 30 for surplus Army clothing not delivered or refunded.

Seoul Seoqul National Assembly Transport Ministry Ministry United States Army

March Reader's Digest used car buying guide

This brief notes a March Reader's Digest guide on buying a used car. It promises four rules to help buyers select a car in good condition and compares buying from a second-hand lot versus a seller who also offers new cars. It advertises 38 articles of lasting interest condensed from magazines and books.

March Reader's Digest

Aly Khan Arrives in Rio for Brief Brazil Tour

Prince Aly Khan arrives in Rio de Janeiro traveling as Mr. Stewart. He plans a three week trip through Brazil Argentina Uruguay Chile and Venezuela for pleasure and business, mainly horses.

Aly Khan Rio Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Prince Aly Khan Mr. Stewart Argentina Uruguay Chile Venezuela

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