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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1955

Page

7

Heiress’s Bomb Killings Baffle San Angelo Police

Police battled long investigation into the death of Mrs. Harry E. Weaver, 32, killed when her car exploded Wednesday morning. Officials said no arrest yet, multiple suspects including a Houston businessman questioned and released. funeral set for today at 2 p.m. The Weaver family, connected to Harris ranching interests, had ties to Houston and a San Angelo residence.

San Angelo Tex Harry E. Weaver Yate Relph Harris Houston Texas Ralph Rohatsch Rohatsch Wener State Department of Public, Safety Austin Here San Angels

Clergyman Asked FBI to Probe His Killer

LAS VEGAS NEV UP The FBI disclosed that Rev T Malcolm Jones asked the day before his death that investigators look into Raymond F Smith the man accused of shooting him Jones 49 pastor of Christ Episcopal Church was killed Wednesday night in his car with his wife Elizabeth Raymond F Smith 51 was arrested and a mental exam ordered after he talked about Communists and uranium Jones had asked Tuesday night to check Smith background noting a possible uranium mining venture and curiosity about espionage.

Las Vegas Nev FBI T. Malcolm Jones Mr. Jones Christ Episcopal Church Elizabeth Raymond F. Smith Jack ‘Wallace Smith Sones

AH Life Cruel World Goodby Not Just Yet

A 72-year-old Dallas man attempted multiple self harm acts including hitting himself with a brick and hammer, slashing his throat, and stabbing his chest with an ice pick. After being found under a sheet at his home, he survived, was treated in hospital, then jailed to sober up. He claimed to be mixed up in women.

Dallas Sheriff's Deputies

Ike Economic Report Draws Mixed Congressional Reaction

Senator Douglas faulted the report for neglecting farmers while Fulbright warned of farming income declines. Byrd backed no tax cuts pending budget balance. Republicans praised the growth emphasis but Goldwater urged free enterprise over government activity. House Speaker Rayburn said prosperity would continue if Democrats’ laws stayed in place.

Washington Douglas Eisenhower Congress Senate H House Economic Committee Sen Fulbright D-Ark Senate Banking Committee Sen. Byrd D-Va Finance Committee Byrd Sen. Goldwater R-Ariz Joint Economics Committee Sen. Flanders R-Vi Rayburn D-Tex Avends R-Il Cacn Andl van Brynke

Doctor Seeks Water Develops New Drill For Oil

Dr M Laurence Montgomery, a San Francisco physician, develops a percussion rock drill intended to bore through hard rock three times faster than conventional tools. His firm American Percussion Tool Co demonstrated the device by drilling through granite near Simi Valley, citing potential savings for the oil industry. Engineers James Scott Ronald A Freeman Reese Houston describe the tool’s rapid blows to the bit on a rotating shaft, offering a breakthrough over weight-driven methods.

Montgomery Apteo James Scott Ronald A. Freeman Reese Houston Houston

Torch Singer Innocent of Beating Rival in West Hollywood

In Beverly Hills Municipal Court, torch singer Jeri Barrett, 32, was acquitted of assault and battery charges after a 15 minute jury deliberation. Mrs. Jean Van Brynke, 36, had accused Barrett of slapping her during a sidewalk clash over Van Brynke's estranged husband Gerard Van Brynke, 43. Barrett testified she merely slapped the rival to stop her from escalating.

Hollywood Jeri Barrett Jean van Brynke Beverly Hills Miss Barrett Bob McLaughlin Charaés van Brynke

Final Chessman brief filed in Ninth Circuit stay request

San Francisco prosecutors and defense lawyers filed the latest brief in the Chessman case as the Ninth U S Court of Appeals granted a stay of execution. Attorneys contend the Los Angeles trial transcript is inaccurate and demand a full hearing to determine if Charles Arthur Chessman was fairly tried. The state has 10 days to respond to the brief.

San Francisco Ing Chessman Cary Chess- Pesteteste San Quentin William Denchamber Court of Appeals U. S. Court of Apt Peats Chessman Los Angeles

Overcome an Inferiority Complex with Confidence Tips

From years of counseling Dr Norman Vincent Peale offers a definite plan to conquer feelings of inadequacy. February Readers Digest presents 41 condensed articles including the best from reading magazines and current books to boost self assurance.

Norman Vincent Fearshse

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