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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1956

Page

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Long Beach Polio Shots in Six Schools Begin

Kindergarten and first grade pupils in six Long Beach public schools started polio vaccination today, with about 11 000 total expected to receive Salk shots as the program continues daily until January 20. Parochial schools in the area will be visited January 19. Booster shots are to be obtained later, usually from private doctors, with third shots not provided by the city.

Jackie Borza Jane Addams 53Rd St Pine Ave North Long Beach Joe Risinger J. D. Litwacks Litwark Syeas

Classifieds and sections listed for newspaper pages

The notice lists where to find various columns and features in the edition including Beach Combing on page B-11, Bridge on page A-11, Classifieds on pages B-9 to B-13, Comics on B-3, Crossword B-4, Huditorial A-10, Financial B-3, Obituaries B-2, Radio and TV B-7, Shipping B-2, Sports A-12 and A-13, Theaters B-6, Titles Temperat Wilson A-11, Women B-4 and B-5, and Your World A-2.

Eisenhower Reappoints Shanley As Appointments Secretary

President Eisenhower named Bernard Shanley to his appointments secretary post, signaling a return to business as usual. Shanley had resigned last November after the president’s heart attack, with the role left vacant while fewer appointments were planned.

Washington Eisenhower Bernard Shanley White House

Chicago Blast Kills Boy and Wrecks Building

An explosion believed caused by gas wrecked a Chicago apartment house near the Loop, killing Joseph Fernandez, eight, and injuring two women and a child. Firefighters fought the blaze for hours as Coast Guard boats patrolled offshore.

Chicago Inny Coast Guard Joseph Fernandez Thel

Eisenhower asks Congress for soil bank to cut acreage

President Eisenhower urged Congress to back a nine point program aimed at using up farm surpluses. The soil bank would remove about 40 million acres from production, reducing crop area by over ten percent. The plan would offer government surpluses as compensation to farmers who idle land and cut output while expanding market prospects.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Soil Bank Hisenhower

Four Slain in Murder Suicide Case Near Springfield

In Fordland area four people were found dead from gunshot wounds. Earl Brake, 22, his wife Sylvis, 22, their daughter Janice, 2, and a woman identified as Mrs. Brake's mother, 50, were discovered with an automatic rifle near the scene. Deputy Sheriff George Spencer said Brake apparently killed the others before taking his own life.

Springfield Earl Brake Here Sylvis Janice I Brake Sthel Kel- Her Fordland Brake George Spencer Blake

Earthquake Felt in Daly City and Colma Areas

An earthquake awakened dozens of residents in the Daly City and Colma areas at 2:00 a.m. today. There was no damage reported. The tremor was felt in San Francisco’s Ingleside district and in the suburban Westlake area.

Daly City Colma San Francisco Ingleside Westlake

Gary janitor strike threatens 26 Gary schools closing

In Gary Indiana a janitors strike could close 26 schools and send 33,000 pupils home for an unscheduled holiday. Walkout planned after noon with talks reportedly possible. Parents claim no concern, while acting superintendent Swingley reports no inquiries about continuity of work.

Gary Ind Building Service Employes Union Clarence Swingley

Why Grow Old by Josephine Lowman in Woman's Section

In the Woman's Section Josephine Lowman discusses aging and beauty advising readers to monitor calories. The column presents practical tips on weight loss and self care aimed at helping readers feel healthier and more confident as they grow older.

Josephine Lowman

Rescued Seaman Reports 18 Perished From Berga Sinking

Francisco Souze Vanderies, rescued from the Berga, told officials 18 crew members likely died when pirates separated the ship. The British cargo boat sank about 80 miles off San Luiz while carrying salt. radio was out of order. The survivor was picked up by the Brazilian steamer Cantueria and brought to Fortaleza.

Rio San Luiz

Discovery May Lead to Spare Parts for Humans

A U S A T Maine report on ES, a chemical aiding tissue acceptance in transplants, enabling living cells and tumors to be transplanted between mice with ES shots. Researchers at Roscoe Jackson Memorial Lab and the American Cancer Society note potential for human glands, kidneys, and skin, with cancer control implications.

Alton L. Blakesauee Proas Science Reporer AR Harbor Maine Natute Roscoe J. Jackson Memorial Laboratory American Cancer Society George D. Snell Nathan Kaliss Ayrion Mitchison Andrew Kendutseh Sally. Allen Shiela Counce Snell Jackson Jackson Laboratory

No Yanks Hirt Ruin in Extensive Mexico Quake Coverage

ACAPULCO Mexico Eleven tremors shook the city Sunday into Monday recording heavy damage and injuries. Mayor Efren Villalvazo said no US citizens were harmed as 35000 residents and thousands of tourists faced fear and evacuation. The strongest shock collapsed a four story apartment under construction near Hotel Papagayo and aftershocks continued into the afternoon.

Acapulco Mexico Hayugies Agein Efren Villalvazo U. S Owas Colonia Progreso Papagayo Mexico City Aca Paleo Toluca Chipancingo Tguala Taxco Ninany Arica

Weather Outlook Mostly Sunny with Night Fog

Forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions with overnight fog and low clouds in the early morning. Temperatures expect minimal change, with light morning haze clearing to sun later in the day.

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