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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1956

Page

3

Grace Kelly to Wed Prince Rainier After Easter

Grace Kelly announced her engagement to Prince Rainier of Monaco and said the wedding will occur soon after Easter. The couple, both Catholic and never married before, expect a ceremony possibly in Monaco with Kelly planning to live there.

Prince Grace Grace Kelly the Kelly Amily Philadelphia Prince Rainier II Miss Kelly John B. Kelly Margaret Davis John B Kelly Jr Donald C. LeVine Lizanne George L. Davis Margaret Lizanne LeVine Kelly Prince Rainier Monaco Monte Carlo Hollywood Riviera Rainier 11 Principality Monacans Jean Pierre Aumont

Brooklyn hospital bed numbers game operator pleads guilty

Gaston Phillips, 51, ran a numbers game from a Kings County Hospital free bed in Brooklyn for 18 months. He admitted possessing and taking bets on numbers from patients and staff, with a private crew and significant haul. He faced sentencing after pleading guilty in Brooklyn.

New York

Five Youths Arrested in L A Slaying

Los Angeles police booked five youths on suspicion of murder in the fatal shooting of Lawrence Torres, 17, on the Mission Tower steps near the Santa Fe Railway yards. Edward DelCastillo, 22, Torres’s brother in law, was first taken into custody and said he had left the gang but heard threats. Also detained were Manuel Cardona, 26, and his brothers Tony, 20, Joe, 22, and Adolf N Gobea, 23, linked to the Strong Arm Gang or Clover Gang.

Los Angeles Lawrence ‘Torres Torres Mission Santa Fe Strong Arm Clover Gang Edward DelCastillo Butt Menuel Cardona Tony Joe Adolf N Gobea

No Progress in WAL Pilot- Clerical Contract Talks

Los Angeles NATIONAL MEDIATION BOARD spokesman said little progress in talks to end a dispute between West Iron Air Lines and its pilots and clerks. Board chair Leverett Edwards noted the agency still asserts jurisdiction to avert a strike while WAL, the Air Line Pilot Association and the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks have refused to budge. Pilots seek extra retirement benefits and clerks seek higher wages in new contracts.

Los Angeles CRA National Mediation Board West Iron Air Lines Mediation Board

Israel Egyptian forces clash near El Auja Nizana

Israeli and Egyptian patrols exchanged fire for about thirty minutes across the border in the El Auja Nizana area. No casualties were reported. An armored car carrying Israeli troops was damaged by a mine west of Beerotayim. no injuries. Mines were found later in the region. The incident was reported to UN observers.

Jerusalem el Auja- Nizana U.N Sama Beerotayim Israel Negev Desert

Titanic sinks after icy collision ends grand voyage

Reader’s Digest ad extols a gripping condensation of the tragedy with a sensational blurb about the unsinkable liner and the 1502 lives lost. It touts January issue featuring 89 articles, a mix of lasting interests and current book extracts.

Denuary Reader’s Digest Revew Syndicate

The Black Dahlia case widens as suspects surfaced

Los Angeles detectives questioned Von Hiltz who claimed Daniel James, a sailor from San Diego, helped murder Elizabeth Short. Von Hiltz said James shot Short in a wooded area and they cut the body in half, then disposed of the remains. Authorities checked his story with New York and Los Angeles police and hold Von Hiltz on $2,500 bail as inquiries continue.

von Hiltz von Bitz Hansen Los Angeles Daniel James von. Bictz Von Hiitz James San Diego Harry G. Andrews Von i\Hiltz Thad Brown New York Naval 11Th Naval District

Temporary Relief in British Fog Pall

London reports slight northerly east winds breaking Britain’s worst fog in three years but officials warn relief is temporary. The smoke filled air halted London air traffic and caused a surge in medical and emergency calls as hospitals stock oxygen tanks and police guide and protect amid the choking haze.

London &P Britain England London Oere British Oxygen Co

Algeciras Shopkeeper Wins Two Million Pesetas in Lottery

Juan Mona Rivera of Algeciras fainted on learning he had won two million pesetas in the National Lottery. The shopkeeper’s business had been near bankruptcy and he had to be carried home by taxi after the surprise win.

Algeciras Spain Juan Mona Rivera

Abbott Hears Officer Attack Slaying Alibi

Oakland scene during the Abbott case features alibi contest and a district attorney report alleging a pipeline of jailhouse leaks about the kidnapped Berkeley girl. Testimony covers polygraph results, disputed questioning, and a judge’s instruction roadmap to a mid month jury verdict.

Abbott Oakland Burton Abland Con‘batt Leyse Heolgh Riedel Stephanie Bryan District Attorney's Fe Kidnager Dist. Attv

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