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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1956
Page
8
A terse wire dispatch from Mondey dated January 16, 1956 reports a sensational booty theft case with local authorities pursuing a suspect through irregular channels. The brief notes police activity and potential leads, with no injuries or court outcomes disclosed.
Senator Kefauver wrapped a 400 mile New Hampshire swing predicting a repeat win in the March 13 primary. He claimed assurances from influential Democrats, noted better relations with Truman, and urged all candidates to enter New Hampshire while criticizing monopolistic mergers at a speech to 400 NH Gasoline Dealers Association members.
Local residents will vote Tuesday on a $300,000 bond issue to acquire and develop off street parking facilities.
The House Government Operations subcommittee led by Rep. Jack Brooks examined a 1942 nickel plant expansion project. GSA officials and documents dating from the start of the project were hauled to the Capitol in two trucks, with guards present.
The California Conference of Machinists selected A. L. Smith of Los Angeles as president, succeeding Jack Anderson of San Francisco.
The Navy plans to launch six weather balloons costing about 1,000 dollars at Oppama Japan to drift 28 000 to 30 000 feet into the jet stream toward the Atlantic. The craft may reach North America in six days and descend by parachute.
The Atomic Energy Commission plans another test at the atomic proving grounds 63 miles northwest of Las Vegas to determine if fissionable materials can be set off accidentally. A test delayed from Saturday due to weather will follow, after three November tests failed to trigger a nuclear reaction.
Weather data will be transmitted via multiple radio transmitters with naval radio men in Japan and Hawaii relaying to Pacific weather stations. If trials succeed, balloons may become standard in forecasting programs and shared with weather organizations of all nations. Balloons measure 40 feet in diameter and contain 27,000 feet of helium. Weighs about a unknown amount.
Los Angeles reports an 8 year old boy accidentally shot in the arm by his 7 year old brother. The children found a loaded .22 caliber pistol in a vacant lot near their home and police described it as an unintentional incident.
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