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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1955

Page

3

Ike Sees Prosperous Year in 56 Tax Cuts Plan

President Eisenhower outlined 33 recommendations to spur a 40 percent production rise to a 1963 output of 500 billion dollars. He urged Congress to extend trade pacts, delay tax cuts, fund school construction, public housing, antitrust enforcement, and public works, while avoiding drastic pump priming. He forecast high employment and warned against immediate tax reductions.

Eisenhower Congress Fent Sher Yan Lenaing Authority Governent White House Commerce Department Deed Indus Tligh Busi

Tear Gas Breaks Up Canadian Jail Riot

A 30 minute riot at Fort Saskatchewan provincial jail in Alberta ended after police and guards used tear gas to subdue prisoners who wrecked the food storeroom and smashed kitchen windows. The melee began in the dining room when ten inmates surged into an enclosed courtyard. Damage extent not disclosed.

Edmonton Alta UPI Fort Saskatchewan

Hope Seen Besieged Convicts Yield (Continued From Page A)

Report from a prison rebellion shows four desperate convicts freeing themselves, grabbing five guards and taking six prisoners as hostages. Negotiations failed as authorities refuse concessions while hostages receive meals from a priest and doctor.

China War Cease Fire Contention In New Dispatch

A wartime briefing outlines Nationalist efforts to choke Red supplies to Tachens, the attack on Swatow, and the sinking of the Edendale. It notes U.S. warnings to defend Formosa, debates over cease fire mediation, and statements by Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and Adm. Radford on Red China policy and the Seventh Fleet.

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Revolt Chief Called Good Dad by Girl

Barbara Green, 17, daughter of bank robber Theo dore Green, describes her father as kind and good despite his prison revolt. She recalls his influence, her plans for college, and her desire to return after his case. Toby Green visited him briefly as he remains behind bars.

Barbara Toby) Green Theodore Green Tie Atvas Gil Lath School Toby

Disabled Jet Ridden Down Over Desert

A disabled jet piloted by 1st Lt George M Winn of Sherman Texas and 2nd Lt Ronald J Smith of Corpus Christi Texas skidded to a stop on Rogers Dry Lake near Edwards Air Force Base after engine failure at 43000 feet. The incident prompted discussion in Congress to name Gen Douglas MacArthur General of the Armies with a House bill supported by Rep Hillings and Rep Martin. No injuries were reported and hopes remained for quick approval around MacArthur’s 75th birthday.

Washington House Douglas’ MacArthur United States Martin Massachusetts Hillings Calif MacArthur Sarang Edwards Air Force Air Force Fisenhower Uicers Alder MacArthur Lafe Mojave Desig Heronation John J George M.pershing Dur' Winn Sherman Texas Ronald J. Smith Corpus Christi Rogers Dry Lake

Airliners land safely after in-flight troubles

In Iowa a Convair and a United Air Lines aircraft diverted to land safely after equipment trouble. The Convair crashlanded in a show-covered field near a central town minutes after leaving Des Moines for Omaha. all 39 on board unharmed. In Pennsylvania a Martin Skyliner made an emergency landing at Philipsburg after its automatic fire extinguisher system filled the cabin with smoke. 140 passengers and crew were aboard. United Air Lines said it will temporarily cancel all Convair flights for a mechanical inspection.

Dexter Towa VPI United ‘Air Lines Convair TWA Iowa Pennsylvania Des ‘Moines Omaha Chicago United Air Lines

U S Turns Over 59 Planes to Japanese

At Tachikawa near Tokyo the U S Air Force handed over 59 aircraft to the Japanese air force, eight of which were jets. General Kentaro Uemuri pledged full use of the new air fleet for defense of our ally, marking a major postwar transfer at the base west of Tokyo.

Tachikawa Japan U.S U. S Tokyo Kentaro Uemuri Air Force

Pappy Helps Youngun 72 Qualify for Aged Pension

In San Antonio a 72 year old man sought a social security pension. Lacking birth records, baptismal papers, or old Bible entries, officials asked for a close relative who could recall his birth. The applicant said his father, aged about 100, could verify his birth year. The SSA district manager proceeded with the case and approved the pension after this personal confirmation.

Youngun San Antonio Texas Soleita Security Administration SSA John DD. Palmer

Even Glass Eye Man Knocked Out and Robbed in Baltimore

Fred Green told police he was attacked and knocked unconscious. He woke to find his wallet, watch, overcoat, suit, shoes, glasses and a $17 brown glass eye stolen. No further details on suspects or location provided.

Fred Green Green

Death Claims Gus Arnheim at 56 in Beverly Hills

Gus Arnheim famed band leader of the 1920s died at age 56 after a heart attack in his Beverly Hills home. Born in Philadelphia he led a long career including shows with Sophie Tucker and the Rhythm Boys. Survived by widow Dorothy Arnheim and daughter Valerie Greenwald.

Beverly Hills Upi Gus Arnheim Strick Arnheim Los Angeles Coconut Grove Ambassador Hotel Bing Crosby Harry Barris al Rinker

Soviet Guns Halt Fleeing East Germans

Berlin reports a Soviet speedboat fired on an East German police boat as 43 crew fled to the West. Two East Germans were killed and one wounded. The incident occurred New Year’s Eve west of Ruegen Island in the Baltic. Survivors were arrested and taken to a prison in the Baltic Zone.

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