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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1956
Page
1
Three men confess to armed robbery including a $22,000 Arcadia bank holdup last April 27 and nine other stickups totaling about $7,000. Jury weighs Abbott murder case with days of deliberation and requests for forensic exhibits.
Trans World Airplanes Superconstellation with 32 aboard reached London safely after the pilot feathered one propeller over the Atlantic on a New York to London flight. Officials cited high fuel consumption from one of four engines during the crossing.
Gerry Kenneth Daniel 22, a former Marine and Korean War veteran described as an expert with firearms, shot himself with a .38 revolver during a Russian roulette game with four companions in an Oklahoma City apartment. He died on the way to hospital. three others deny playing. Police identify the gun owner as William Joan Rodenback, 22. Daniel's parents say he was in excellent spirits before the incident.
In Alsager England Susan the boxer pup devoured a whole month’s supply of energy pills prescribed for Mrs Johnson. The dog’s hyperactivity alarmed the Philips Johnson family after returning from the movies. A vet said Susan should recover but may have a king-size hangover when she settles.
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Washington accuses Red China of demanding American abandonment of Formosa as the price for renouncing force. State Department releases four months of Geneva talks showing Communist goals to withdraw U S defense, relinquish Formosa rights, and cancel the mutual defense treaty with Nationalist China.
Classified section header from the Long Beach California newspaper dated Saturday January 21 1956. Contains volume and issue details and price information across a 20 page edition. No specific news event is described in readable text.
The article notes a stalemate in Geneva over American trade embargo demands and a meeting between Dulles and Chou En Lai. Thirteen Americans remain imprisoned in Communist jails despite a September 10 agreement, with State Department informants alleging Reds are using prisoners as bargaining pawns for concessions. The department says it will persist in seeking success in the negotiations.
A two million dollar blaze in West New York, New Jersey reduced five stores to charred rubble. Firefighters from six communities fought the fire for two hours, evacuating five nearby families with no serious injuries to three firemen. The flames were contained to the store block opposite Midtown New York City.
A seven year old boy, Robert Hunter, was shot in the stomach and rushed to General Hospital after collapsing in a grocery store Friday. A 22 caliber slug lodged near his spine. Police hunted the shooter as details remained unclear.
President Eisenhower said he will fight for administration policies whether he runs for nomination or serves as a worker in the ranks. He spoke to 1,700 diners and 60,000 nationwide supporters, promising to help in any role and noting his future decision will not be selfish. The event raised about five million dollars for national and local campaign purposes.
The Weather Bureau forecasts more rain tonight and Sunday with partial clearing in the afternoon. Brisk winds are expected, with no further snowfall expected this weekend. Long Beach saw a trace of precipitation, while the season’s total remains 1.50 inches compared to 5.84 inches at the same point last year.
Firefighters fought through 15 cats two dogs and a 40year pile of papers to contain a blaze at the home of 94yearold recluse Mrs. Mary Biestar. She was rescued four times as she blocked efforts to direct firefighting and save her animals Foochie and Snowball. None were harmed though cats tangled hoses. Damage estimated around 3000 with a 1925 calendar still on a wall.
Fort Lauderdale Florida six people died when a car crashed into the rear of a southbound truck on U S 27 six miles south of Andytown. Driver was Robert Miller 25 of South Miami and others identified as Inez Mosley Miller Arter Lee Teart 52 and Mary Maggiesen Teart all of South Miami. One woman decapitated and others badly mangled. Truck was driven by L C Fluker 40 of Abbeville Alabama.
Weather brief notes light drizzle tonight and Sunday with partial clearing in the afternoon. Winds locally breezy and temperatures little changed across the period.
Dr W C Hoeper head of the NIH environmental cancer section states air pollution from industrial cities is the primary cancer cause, with cigarettes a possible contributory role. He cites Public Health Reports noting atmospheric pollutants largely drive cancer, urging strict limits on cancer-causing chemicals.
Galveston Texas report of Miss Marguerite Collins a late 89 year old spinster leaving an estate of 2 025 million. The bulk goes to Olga Balderach a legal secretary who befriended the elderly woman. The will dated 1943 named Balderach executrix and was unwitnessed and kept in a strong box under the bed. The inventory shows 14 400 shares of American National Insurance stock about 1 994 000 along with savings and bank accounts totaling over 80 000. Balderach declined comment but later sat with four relatives for 70 000. Other items include 44 158 in savings 16 250 in bank and 14 303 in a second checking. The will left most property to Balderach while relatives received 1 each.
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