Set Church Fires Says Soldier 17 iemy private admits arson
A Long Beach youth, Joseph J. Mc Carthy dr a Monica, confessed to police that he set two churches on fire last week, Trinity Lutheran and United First Presbyterian, using a candle from an altar. Damages are estimated at 430,000. He was captured by Special Officer Alfred M Ashe at Dewey Continuation High School and had previously attended the school. He signed a three year Army enlistment and claimed no hatred for churches. Police say a statewide dragnet is also underway for a Long Beach man linked to a fatal traffic crash killing Robert W. Zegers and injuring Nancy Newmuth. The report also details telephone numbering changes and expansion plans for Long Beach.
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Storm brings heavy rain and new system forecast inland
A violent storm drenched Southern California with up to two inches of rain and snow at high elevations. A new Pacific Northwest storm was expected to reach Long Beach by Tuesday night or Wednesday morning, with gusty winds, thunder, hail, and rain ahead. Mountain passes remained open with chains. some roads closed briefly. Rain totals for the season rose to about 4.01 inches in Long Beach, while Lake Arrowhead and Mt Baldy logged heavy snow.
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Talks End Fliers Fate Undisclosed at Peiping Talks End Fliers Fate Undisclosed
United Nations Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold and Premier Chou En-Lai closed their Peiping talks with hope to continue contact. The communiqué gave no update on the 21 U S airmen imprisoned in China. The joint message noted useful discussions and the aim to maintain contacts established in the meetings.
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Weather Update Showers Tonight and Through Tuesday
Showers tonight with brief clearing periods and widely scattered showers Tuesday. Additional rain is forecast for Tuesday or Wednesday, affecting the region's plans and travel.
Morse Given Post on Top Senate Unit
Senate Democrats restored Sen. Barkley to foreign relations and finance chairs and named Sen. Morse Indore to foreign relations. Sen. OMe honey received top seats on judiciary and interior. Leader Lyndon B. Johnson announced the unanimous steering committee decision, subject to Senate confirmation.
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Power to Cut Tariffs Asked by President
President Eisenhower asked Congress for broad power to cut tariffs up to 15 percent as part of a foreign economic program to boost allied strength and global growth. He urged renewal of the reciprocal trade agreements act, customs simplification, and tax provisions to encourage private investment abroad.
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How to Read Faster promised by Ruth Purdy
The Press Telegram starts a serial series next Monday January 1 %, with Ruth S Purdy, Long Beach City College speed reading teacher, offering daily tips to raise reading speed. The course Speec Reading draws a waiting list, and Purdy notes not promising Roosevelt or Hemingway levels but asserts practical gains.
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Time Magazine
Man Dies After Prolonged Battle With Bleeding
Hubert Harris 47 died after a week of repeated blood transfusions as doctors tried to stop widespread hemorrhaging. Autopsy revealed small intestinal ulcers, a damaged liver, and a leaking main artery. he suffered clotting factor deficiencies. Surgeons failed to locate a single cause after two operations. Wadley Blood Center reported about 168 pints transfused.
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Securities Boom With Buy Orders
New York stock prices surged on the Exchange with heavy volume around 4 million shares traded. Oil region buy orders boosted several issues by as much as 4 to 5 dollars intraday before retreating from morning highs.
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Too Old to Earn for Quarter Century
An editor's note introduces a three part series on older workers facing unemployment. The piece cites New York and national data showing many 45 plus jobseekers, age restrictions at offices, and a need to shift attitudes to treat age as an asset.
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Page references list sections and page numbers for comics editorial financial obituaries and radio and TV in the newspaper. It notes specific pages A-15 B-6 A-14 B-3 A-10 B-2 for locating items. The entry serves as a content guide and index.
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