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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1956
Page
3
Dope raiders seize 23 hits tied to Abbott in San Bernardine operation. Wisconsin section continues with a separate story noting a two gun slayer captured as part of ongoing crime coverage.
Prosecutor Emerson urged first degree murder for Burton Abbott in the kidnapping and killing of 14 year old Stephanie Bryan. He alleged Abbott doctored alibi, disposed of evidence at Hayfork Creek, and cleaned blood from his hands with a shovel. He linked the crime to a sex motive and said the defense offers no innocence theory. Meanwhile San Bernardino County conducted its largest narcotics sweep, with 23 arrests and money seizures. operations extended across multiple cities and counties as authorities targeted dope traffic.
London report from the Board of Trade shows Britain's 1955 unfavourable trade balance reaching 2,419,200,000 dollars, the second largest on record and far above the previous year. The deficit, only surpassed in 1951, reflects a widening shortfall amid provisional figures released by officials.
A pre World War I encyclopedia used by school children defined uranium as a useless metal not found in the United States. The note appears in a North Kingstown library item highlighting outdated definitions.
The Japanese Fisheries Association asked both the United States and Japanese navies to shield its boats from capture by Republic of Korea patrol craft. Korean vessels have been harassing ships near Korea’s 60 mile offshore Rhee Line and warned they will sink violators, a border recognized only by the Seoul government.
Texas officials say they will provide evidence of graft fraud bribery and negligence in state insurance scandals. Former State Insurance Commissioner liquidator attorney Renne Allred says he will testify before any grand jury or legislative inquiry. Developments include four officers of two Dallas investment firms charged with theft, Longhorn Investment Co directors resigning, and CH Cavness of the State Auditor noting a $50550 payout to cash recipients from U S Trust and Guaranty Co. A senate chairman resigned in protest over closed doors handling of Cavness report.
Wilson directs a complete and careful study of the military setup to fit arms changes and the evolving world situation. He cites expected forces around 2.84 million by next year and new weapons funding for missiles and a larger Air Force bomber fleet. He plans a long range plan with the Joint Chiefs to justify future procurement and force composition.
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