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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1956
Page
1
New York report says airline pilot Robert Francis, 37, flew through snow and fog with no radio or instruments, guiding a Convair from Boston to LaGuardia using only a compass and flashlight. About seven minutes after takeoff the plane's electrical system failed, yet passengers remained calm.
Pilot Francis and co pilot endured 12 hours on a flight without sight or reliable guidance. They navigated by compass from 1500 to 12000 feet amid fog snow and electrical failure before a visual landing at LaGuardia. Passengers praised the stewardess and kept calm during the tense return to safety.
State Sen. Richard Richards of Los Angeles announced his candidacy in the Democratic primary for the U S Senate. He seeks the party endorsement and said he will support the endorsed candidate if not chosen. The California Democratic Council meets Feb 4 and 5 in Fresno as part of the process.
In New York trading Ford Motor Co shares surged well above the $64.50 offering price. Early bids reached 70 with asks at 70.25, producing paper gains of over $5. Later quotes ranged from 67.87 to 68.75. London Amsterdam Tokyo and Montreal Toronto markets showed interest with varied activity.
The Press Telegram previews a five part booklet for parents and teens about the high school transition. The article notes freshman anxiety over new teachers, schedules, and independence, with hope that guidance from junior high prepares students for change.
Anaheim 19-year-old beauty queen Donna Schurr Brett testified in Municipal Court detailing a planned attack by Jack James Walker 25. She drew a map of her neighborhood showing where she was dragged from her home and raped during the preliminary hearing.
In Lake Charles Louisiana Cities Service Oil Co workers battled flames and smoke from the tanker Salem Maritime which exploded with 130000 barrels of gasoline and fuel oil aboard. Authorities feared 16 to 20 men may be missing after the blast as firefighters recovered bodies and treated injured seamen.
In Mesa Arizona a large hunt unfolded as 421 searchers formed a human chain to scour open country east of Phoenix for Carla Hix a seven year old girl who vanished after leaving a school bus Tuesday afternoon The sheriff took personal charge L B Coons the bus driver who last saw her described a dark colored car approaching from the south A deputy noted a man with a description matching the vehicle was picked up before dawn but he declined to talk
Unofficial returns show Earl Long leading in the five candidate Democratic primary with about 346,702 votes to Morrison 159,103 and other runners. A 60 year old incumbent long-time political family member, Long secured a decisive majority to avoid a runoff and extend his governorship to a third term.
Louisiana law requires a majority to win. Morrison, seeking a return after 10 years as mayor, ends his bid amid a tight race. Front runners push aside darkhorse Fred Preaus, while Huey Long kin Long showcases a comeback in the state’s first presidential year primary. Continued on Page A-5.
Weather outlook indicates clear through Thursday with some variable high cloudiness. Little change in temperature expected.
London stage incident stars 19 year old Peaches Page billed as the Delicious Singing Nude. She moved during a performance at Camberwell Palace causing management to fire her for breaking contract terms. Mouse interruption and warnings from authorities cited as further trouble.
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