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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

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Eisenhower to announce bid with Mamie at side on TV

Washington reports Mrs. Eisenhower will stand beside President Eisenhower tonight as he announces his decision to seek a second term. Through her secretary Mrs Macy Jane McCaffrey she will join him, a stance longtime friends say reflects her support and acceptance of his leadership.

Washington Drightey Eisenhower Eisenhower Macy Jane McCaffrey Vsburg Nixon Poenhofer Nixson Warren New York Republica Party Christian A. Herter Massachusetts Thomas E. Dewey Treasury George Humphrey Herbert Hoover Jr

Jap Fishermen Feared Lost in Gale

Thirty three Japanese fishermen were believed drowned after a violent storm in the Yellow Sea. Three fishing boats were sunk and only two survivors from one crew and one from another were saved.

Shimonoseki Japan vPi Yellown Sea

Eisenhower Second Term Announcement Draws Mixed Reaction

Republican leaders hail Eisenhower bid as a victory for November campaign, while Democrats led by Paul Butler question political motives and warn voters about a part time presidency. Adlai Stevenson notes the core issue is administration policy and the health matter will be debated alongside. Kefauver mentioned in Milwaukee as coverage continues on page 4A.

Washington Eisenhower Paul M. Butler Leonard W. Hall Butler Eisenhower Republican Hall Adlai Stevenson New York GOP Stevenson Eisen- Hower

Eisenhower Announces Bid for Second Term at News Conference

President Eisenhower, calm and composed amid a packed room, said he is available for a second term and will address the nation tonight on radio and television to explain his decision. He praised colleagues, noted support but refused to discuss running mate specifics, and emphasized his aim to inform the public directly.

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Nixon Fails to Get Endorsement for VP

Washington AP reports President Eisenhower declined to endorse Richard M. Nixon for renomination, delaying a clear VP selection. The President said to wait and see who the convention nominates, while noting Nixon’s loyal service and widespread support within party circles.

Nixon Washington Eisenhower Richard M. Nixon

Stocks Boom as Ike Re Election News Sparks Market

New York stock traders welcomed news that President Eisenhower would run again. Prices leaped with gains up to around $3 a share on leaders like Du Pont and Bethlehem Steel. The Associated Press average rose to $181 as volume neared five million shares.

New York Eisenhower du Pont Steel Bethlehem Steel Kennecott Copper General Masters White House Northrop Associated Press New York Stock Exchange FEROS

Quirino DiesFormer Philippine President

Former Philippine president Elpidio Quirino died at his home near Manila at 6 p.m. at age 65. He had suffered from high blood pressure and is survived by daughter Victoria Gonzales and son Tomas Quirino. Quirino became president in 1948 after Roxas’ death, losing in 1953 to Ramon Magsaysay. He had 36 years in public service and a reputation as an administrator.

Manila LPI Elpido Quirino Quirino Vietoria Gonzales Tomas’ Quirino Quirino Han Jong

Mt Etna eruptions. Chicago intern case linked to stabbing

In Catania Sicily the Mount Etna crater erupts as lava and flames light up the night. In Chicago an elderly inmate identified as Jim Go, 76, is connected to a fatal stabbing of hospital intern Dr. Bruno Epstein at a Cook County jail cell. The eruption scattered ash, while authorities weigh murder charges and consider coroner’s jury action.

Mt. Etna Catania Sicily Etna Europe Chicago Tane Cook County “Hospital Great Central Jim Go Bruno Epstein Jered

Where to Find It Beach Combing and Other Page References

A compact newsroom index lists where to locate specific content across sections. It directs readers to Beach Combing on Page C-1, Boyle on Page B-3, Bridge on Page B-9, and other features across Classified, Comics, Editorial, Financial, Obituaries, Radio and TV, Shipping, Sports, Theaters, and vital statistics across designated pages.

Boyle Wilson

Naval Officer Killed as Two Planes Collide

A Navy pilot was killed and another escaped injury when two Grumman Hellcats collided during a training mission over Imperial Beach. Lt. Bruce Nelson, 25, of East Brigham Utah, body found near wreckage a mile from shore. Lt.(jg) Don F. Forman parachuted and was rescued by a boat.

San Diego Imperial Beach Bruce Nelson East Brigham Utah Dont F. Forman

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