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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1955

Page

2

Campus burlesque plan sparks Boulder showdown

Tempest Storm, a stripper, wants to visit the University of Colorado campus for photos with student photographer Bob Latham. University president Dr. Ward Darley opposes using campus facilities for publicity. Latham’s invite followed a Denver press conference amid controversy over prior campus alcohol and sex coverage. Miss Storm asserts the university is a public entity and will go ahead. Donna Reed and her grandmother celebrate birthdays in Denison as well.

Boulder Colo University of Colorado Tempest Storm Ward Darley Denver Bob Latham Miss Storm

Woman loses 123 pounds to win TOPS crown

Esther Conradt of Appleton Wisconsin, 60, dropped from 315 to 192 pounds in one year under TOPS Taking Off Pounds Scientifically. She praised her granddaughter’s remark on her new lap size as a highlight of the accomplishment.

Chicago GPA TOPS Esther Conradt Appleton Wis Conradt The American Medical Assa Esther Manz Milwaukee

Senate Action Planned on GI Education Rights Bill

The House approved the GI education bill 366 to 0 and sent it to the Senate. Hearings are planned next week as Senators consider extending up to 36 months of government funded education for those entering service by January 31. The measure would also grant 144 days of education benefits per day of service after discharge, with a projected cost around 350 million dollars. President Eisenhower had already halted Korean War veterans benefits for entrants after January 31 while supporting a broader extension for post Korean veterans.

Washington House Senate Hill D-Ala Senate Labor Committee Eisenhower Rep Teague

Lawyer Free on Bail in Wire Attack Case

Ernest E. Walker a 57 year old former Hollywood Bar Association president was freed on $5000 bail after being held to answer charges of attempting to murder his estranged wife Alice Walker and her companion Jack Leff. He allegedly fired six shots into their car on January 19 wounding Alice in the legs and Leff in the left arm. Walker acted as his own attorney and invoked Penal Code Section 868 prompting a courtroom closure by Judge Gerald C. Kepple.

van Nuys Hollywood Bar Assn Ernest E. Walker Alice Jack Leff Gerald C. Kepple Walker

Zoo Thief Steals Golden Eagle From Griffith Park

A thief cut two chain link fences and broke a hasp to reach a caged golden eagle at Griffith Park. The bird, famed for ferocity with a seven foot wingspan and two inch talons, was stolen and the park keeper seeks motive.

Los Angeles Griffith Park

Senate Panel Pushes End to Dixon-Yates Pact

Democrats on the joint committee vote 10 to 2 to rescind the Dixon Yates contract waiver by the AEC, arguing the measure creates a legal cloud while Republicans dispute its authority. The plan calls for a 107 million dollar plant at West Memphis Arkansas to supply power for TVA replacement. The matter now rests with the AEC for action.

Washington Senate House Atomic Energy Commission Atomic Energy Commission Dixon-Yates Commission Congress GOP Anderson D-Nm AEC Eisenhower Dixon- Yates Private Power Group West Memphis Ark Tennessee Valley Authority TVA Joint Committee Sen Gore D,-Tenn

Inadequate Highways Blamed for Car Toll

Gen. George S. Stewart of the National Safety Council says the highway system is inadequate to handle rising traffic, causing many automobile accidents. He asserts we know the cures but lack adequate roads to prevent highway tragedies.

San Francisco George S. Stewart National Safety’ Council

Phony phonograph fixers lift restaurant jukebox

In Framingham Massachusetts two men entered Creed's Restaurant claiming to repair an automatic record player. The manager Al Zarilla reported the pair carried off the 300 pound jukebox valued at 1100 dollars before a legitimate repairman arrived.

Framingham Mass al Zarilla Ward

Navy Says It Can Cope With Formosan Strait Actions

Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas told Congress the Navy can adequately cope with any local naval actions in the Formosan straits but is not ready for a major conflict. He said the current program would withstand initial onslaughts and provide a base for mobilization while the armed services review manpower cuts.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas Congress Formosan Formosan Straits Thomas Committee On Navy- Marine Strength

Press-Gelearam Daily Publication Details and Postal Note

Advertising snippet shows a Long Beach California newspaper listing press details and a postal filing. Mentions Bureau of Circulation figures, weekly rate, and carrier mail handling under March 3 1874 act. Includes typical postal service labels and class designation.

Daly Ping Avenue Long Beach California Bureau of Circulation Lonm Beard

Population of Rome Tops 1.79 Million in Census Estimate

The latest census estimate lists Rome as the world’s 26th largest city with a population of 1,790,623, up 782,555 from 1931. The boost exceeds the ancient era under the Caesars when the city housed about 500,000 more than in antiquity.

Rome

Cronin on Escaping Self-Pity in February Digest

In February Reader's Digest, A J Cronin examines how self pity cripples life and provides practical advice. The issue features 41 condensed articles from magazines and current books, aiming to offer lasting interest and guidance.

Reader's Digest A. J. Cronin

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