Intersections Flooded as Strong Storm Pummels Long Beach
A violent rain storm struck the Long Beach area at 11 40 am with 48 mph winds flooding streets and intersections. By noon the city recorded 1.05 inches of rain raising the season total to 3.47 inches and forecasts warned of more rain through Wednesday. The Red Cross sent cots and blankets to Pioneer School in Arlesia as heavy rain and flooding continued.
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Long Beach
Bellflower
Red Cross
Pioneer School
Arlesia
Los Angeles
Weather Bureau
Bateau
California
Sepulveda
Sawtelle
National Blvds
Humboldt Bay
Blunt
Cape Mendocino
Pt. Conception
Newport Beach
San Diego
Eureka
Crescent City
Itumbald
del Norte
St Joseph's Catholic Church
Fortuna High School
Woodacre
Point Reyes
Marin County
San Francisco
Aircrafts Lead Market Upturn
Shares of aircraft makers led a broad stock market rally today with strong gains in the afternoon as word spread that Chinese forces had attacked a Nationalist island off the China coast. Steel and rail stocks also rose while the market recovered from an early dip.
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China
Free Barge Battered Guard Post At Rainbow Pier
A heavy steel barge broke loose at 9 30 a m in high seas and battered the lifeguard headquarters at Rainbow Pier Linden Ave foot smashing piles. Guards risked their lives as six rescued the two story station, then the barge was towed away offshore amid bad seas.
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Lfaguard
Linden Ave
Beyer
Lord
Coast Guard
The
Pacific Dredging Co
Rainbow Pier
U S to Send Japan Minesweepers and Submarine
The United States will provide Japan with seven minesweepers and a submarine. The agreement was announced by U S Minister J Graham Parsons and Japanese vice foreign minister Katsuzo Okumura. Documents were signed for a five year term, with possible renewal for five more years.
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U. S
Japan
Toyko
United States
J. Graham Parsons
Katsuzo Okumura
Sloan
Armed Korea Fanatic Threatens Gen Taylor at Taegu Conference
A Korean fanatic in uniform fired no shots but drew a pistol at General Max Taylor during a top secret meeting at Taegu with Gen Chung Il Kwor. South Korean guards restrained him, and Taylor moved on to Seoul amid heightened security and shaken demeanor.
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Seoul
Maxwell D. ‘Taylor
Taegu
Southeast Korea
Chung Il Kwor
Taylor
Byrd urges cut in outgo to balance budget
Senator Byrd urged the Eisenhower administration to trim spending by four percent and balance the federal budget. He cited the proposed four billion seven hundred six million dollar foreign aid outlay in the budget message to Congress as a starting point in reducing outlays for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget proposal totals about sixty-two billion four hundred eight million dollars, with defense and airpower emphasized amid partisan reactions to the plan.
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Washington
Sen
Byrd
D-Va
Eisenhower
Congress
Prison Break Bid Fails After Guards Seized
Four inmates with records seized five guards at Massachusetts State Prison demanding a car to flee. Seven hours later state police moved in with machine guns. The breakout failed as ten prisoners were released from solitary but others remained captive or left with the four leaders. Warden O Brien said the incident ended with no deals and the priest witnessed confessions of some guards.
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Boston
Massachusetts State
John J. O'Brien
O'Brien
Cherry Hill
Edward Hartigan
Hartigan
Hoon
Knight Urges Thorough Review of California Jobless Insurance
Governor Knight called for a thorough review of California’s jobless insurance program amid a push by William Burkett and others for changes. He disowned bills proposed in the Legislature but expressed confidence in Burkett and indicated no sponsorship of his reforms “as of now.” He plans broad talks with interested parties to craft legislation addressing unemployment chiseling and eligibility, while opposing benefit increases due to funding concerns.
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Acramento
I Knight
California
William JA. Burkett
Bill Burkett
San Francisco Labor Council
AFLI
Burkett
Knight
U S Transport Sinks Japanese Boat Off Coast
The Japan coast guard reported a U.S. military transport struck a Japanese fishing schooner in the inland sea Monday night. One Japanese killed, two injured, four missing.
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U. S
Tokyo
Japan Coast Guard
U.S
How to Read Faster Begins in PT Today
The Press Telegram starts a series by Ruth Purdy on speed reading at Long Beach City College. The article emphasizes relaxation to improve reading speed, compares to golf and pitching, and notes eye movement should be practiced without overthinking. Continued on page A-3.
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The
Press-Telegram
Ruth
Purdy
Business and Technology Division
Long Beach City College
Mother Gives Infant Away Wants It Back
A 40 year old Norwalk woman who surrendered her infant to Long Beach police claimed custody and sought the child. The Juvenile Bureau took the boy, William, into custody pending investigation. She said desperate finances drove the act after admitting a few beers.
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Norwalk
Long Beach
Juvenile Bureau
Ssa
Want to Save Taxes Second in Series on Page A-5
The article previews the second in a ten part series on saving money on federal income taxes under the new law, appearing today on Page A-5.
Where to Find The Weekend Newspaper Sections
The notice lists section locations across the paper including Beach Combing Page 3 Boyle Page A1 Bridge Page A11 Classifieds B8 to Comics B6 Crossword A11 Editorial A10 Financial B3 Obituaries B2 Radio TV B1 Shipping Table A12 A13 Theaters A8 Tides Temperatures B3 Wilson A11 Women B4 B5 Your World A2.
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Wilson
Eisenhower monitors Chinese Nationalist island action
President Eisenhower closely follows reports of Red Chinese capture of a small island held by Chinese Nationalists. Dulles minimizes strategic impact while warning it may not threaten Formosa. Tachens radar outpost noted as militarily useful but not essential to Formosa defense. Public briefing emphasizes selective support based on Formosa defense needs.
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Washington
Eisenhower
SE. S
Formosa
White House
State Dulles
Adm
Arthur W. Hadford
Joint Chiefs of Staff
James C. Hagerty
Radford
Hagerty
Far East
Dulles
Tachens
Tachen Islands
U. S
Weather Update Calls For Rains Through Tonight
Moderate to heavy rains move in and continue tonight with cloudy skies. Showers are expected on Wednesday as moisture lingers across the region.
Nationalists Lose Gateway to Tachens
Chinese forces bombed and landed on Yikiangshan Island behind a heavy artillery barrage, quickly claiming the small island and bringing Tachens within reach. Peiping Radio cites a swift two hour conquest. Nationalist ministry disputes full fall while noting heavy casualties.
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Taipeh
Formosa
Yikiangshan
Tachens
Peiping
Defense Ministry
Ettle
Toumen
Wikiangshan
Yildiangshan
Chiang Kaishek
U. S
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