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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

3

Eisenhower Confirms Next Term Run Amid Press Storm

President election decision discussed at length in a crowded State Department room. Eisenhower says he weighed the choice with many friends and will address health and campaign strategy in tonight’s radio and TV remarks. He notes support from some Democrats and plans to discuss running mate timing after the party convention.

Eisenhower White House State Department Aik SB Ite ‘Ag Congress R Republicans Eigenhower Gome Democrats Farr Warren Nixon Warren Ir Ashion Supreme Court Vicoon High Tribunal Prnsiount Syed Anner Tobones Executive Ave Washington Stevenson Adlai Stevenson New York

Only Calm Man on Bay Bridge Clings to Safety

George W. Bentley, 21, of Tacoma, climbed 300 feet above San Francisco Bay on a rain slick Bay Bridge cable. After a lengthy standoff, police and a priest persuaded him to descend safely, with help from patrolman Luke Morrey and Rev. H. F. Ward.

San Francisco Bay Bridge George W. Bentley Tacoma Wash Luke Morrey H. F. Ward Oakland San Francisco Bay

Bunker Hill Owners Protest at City Hall Over Redevelopment Plan

In Los Angeles a near hundred strong protest by Bunker Hill property owners disrupted a City Hall meeting on a proposed 30 million redevelopment project. They urged study of rehabilitation instead of CRA redevelopment, calling for an urban renewal area survey. Attorneys clashed with Mayor Poulson over process, while the meeting's tone grew tense and confrontational.

Tos Angelts CNS Louris Powison Wildiam Hess Hess Poulson Jess CRA

Jap Cotton Industry Hails U S Return

In Osaka Japan the cotton industry welcomed the prospect of U S surplus cotton stocks being offered abroad at competitive prices. Japanese authorities see potential in stimulating the market as property owners voice grievances and urge a rehabilitation plan.

McClung CRA Osaka Japan C. A Owen United States Ment House Association Angeles Canty U.S Kyodo News Service Do-Il- Japan

Solon Urges Nixon Knowland to Switch

Sacramento report by sgsem gryman John J. Te Collier notes Collier's press statement proposing Sen. Knowland become Eisenhower's running mate with Gov. Knight appointing Nixon to fill the Senate vacancy if Republicans win. Stivan had been California's junior senator before Eisenhower chose him for vice president. Collier quips that it is political dreaming.

Sacramento Cause of Freedom William F. Knowland Knis California White House Eisen Calihower Eisenhower San Fran

Eisenhower campaign pledges spark GOP support abroad

Key Republican leaders and rivals voiced backing for President Eisenhower’s bid for re election after his health announcement. Hoover Dewey and Knight praised the decision while Truman avoided comment. Hariman urged responsibility for administration records as other figures urged unified party support.

Formpn Harry S. Truman Kansas City Sansas City Herbert Hoover New York Thomas £. Dewey Eee

First Ship Passes Suez To Reach Elath Port

The 400 ton Greek owned freighter Konitza became the first ship in nine months to pass the Egyptian blockade via the Suez Canal and reach Elath on the Red Sea with 380 tons of cement after two days detention at Port Said. The voyage started from Haifa and was not fully explained by authorities. The last Elath shipment through the canal was the Greek vessel Nicos.

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