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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1957
Page
1
Don Whitehead outlines in The FBI Story how agents track criminals and guard civil rights. The Press-Telegram begins a 30 part serialization sharing key moments from the book.
Joint session of California Senate and Assembly hears Gov Knight’s message as Republicans lose a clear majority in the Senate for the first time in 68 years. Democrats aim to elect Hugh Burns as president pro tem while debates focus on the Feather River Project water diversion and oil Prop 4 with heavy lobbyist presence.
Los Angeles police and district attorney prepare for the January 29 grand jury session as detectives pursue the case of actress Miss McDonald who was kidnapped and beaten. She described two swarthy men demanding 80 000 for her return and was questioned for hours at a hospital in Indio after being found wandering 24 hours later.
Gov Goodwin J Knight urged a special state commission on oil and gas conservation to study subsidence risks in Long Beach and examine whether current laws protect groundwater and production. He warned of legislative delays if his recommendation is not followed and proposed a water development fund to tackle California’s water problems.
Secretary of State Dulles told Congress the United States would not invade any Middle East country to overthrow its government. He described Eisenhower’s plan as a means to deter Communist subversion by military aid and economic backing, while warning of tensions with the Soviet Union.
Forecast calls for a heavy rain front from Northern California to Long Beach with up to a half inch tonight and more on Tuesday morning. The Weather Bureau notes mystery precipitation from today raises the season total. mountain snow is expected in Southern California with chains advised for travelers in the mountains.
The United States proposed a five member U N committee to investigate the Hungarian situation and hear testimony from Hungarian refugees. Dag Hammarskjold urged the United Nations General Assembly to create a special committee to study developments with broad support expected from 20 or more nations. Previous attempts by Hammarskjold to obtain reliable information failed.
Soviet dominated Hungary tightens control under a harsh Stalinist program amid ongoing internal strife. The piece notes President Hower’s reach into Democratic ranks via policy aides and James Richards named as ambassador for Middle East issues. Multiple pages listed for sections and notices.
A powder plant blast killed three workers and injured several others during shift changes. Authorities noted a rupture rattled the facility and smoke filled nearby areas as investigators began assessing the scene.
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Secretary of the Air Force Donald Quarles said the new program would provide the United States with deterrence in this era of potential war. He argued the Soviet threat would push the Reds to use nuclear weapons if they believed it would secure their position. The remarks were made in a speech to Republicans.
A passenger plane skidded about 400 feet through scrub and trees after leaving the runway in Oklahoma. One person died and others were injured as the aircraft veered off course and struck a wooded area during landing.
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