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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1956

Page

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Hohn Stories Vary 4 Times at Legg Trial

Andrew V. Hohn testified four times differently during the perjury trial of County Supervisor Herbert C. Legg in Los Angeles He contradicted prior grand jury statements on bribery money and how large sums were obtained He noted changes about money handling and who sent whom to the bank The proceedings referenced Hamlin Norwalk and George Turner and continuations appeared on page A-Z.

Los Angeles Andrew V. Hohn Herbert C. Legg South Gate Hage Collroctor Joe Bal Long Beach Hahn Theodore D Hamlin Norwalk George Turner Lege Mary Supervisor Lege Legs Hamlin Ball Hohn

Rain Heads Toward Long Beach From Off Coast

A new storm bringing moderate to heavy rain is expected to reach Long Beach tonight. The Weather Bureau said the system is 900 miles off the coast heading eastward. Officials could not confirm if it will match last week’s seven to eight inch deluge that prompted a $350 million flood control effort in Los Angeles County. Flooded areas remain limited to Hamilton Bowl and Arlington Street area, with road crews clearing mud as experts warn a second flood could cause more damage. Temperatures will rise slightly, with 41 degrees reported early and a Sunday high of 61.

Long Beach Weather Bureau California Los Angeles Southland Col H. E. Hedger County Food Control District West Long Beach Hamilton Bowl Arlington St Hesperian ‘Ave

British Chief Sights Close Ties With U S

Washington AP President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Eden opened talks at the White House on the Middle East crisis and a strategy to block Soviet offensives. They met at luncheon with Dulles and Lloyd. Eden said the meeting would contribute to peace by fostering Anglo American understanding. Eden arrived aboard the Columbine 101 at National Airport amid London like weather. Dulles greeted Eden. a small honor guard and flags stood ready but there were no salutes or band. The exchange reflected a formal, yet modest, start to a three day conference.

Eisenhower Eden White House Middle East Associated Press Washington Dulles Selwyn Lloyd National Airport Presnell Columbine New York Pegening Rae Churchill Eliza Beth Toro S. Airlthe Globemaster Bulganin Pacific Japan Jima

U S Center Fire Tragedy Attracts Massive Panic

A Baltimore crowd at Arundel Park Auditorium fled in a deadly stampede after a fire broke out, killing ten women and injuring more than 200. Survivors recalled chaos as doors failed and windows became escape routes. Red Cross reports and witness accounts describe a rapid, panicked exodus during the church gathering.

Baltimore Hye Anc Arundel Park Auditorium Red Cross Ene St’ Rose of Lima

Convicted offender fled with 9 yearold girl in Los Angeles

Police issued an allpoints bulletin for Francis Felix Brendt a 39yearold porter from Los Angeles who disappeared with a 9yearold girl after taking her from a hotel on Sunday morning The girl's father had trusted Brendt to take the child to a family friend Brendt previously convicted twice of morals offenses juvenile authorities said witnesses placed the pair leaving the 2nd Street hotel and Brendt was last seen with the girl at the scene

Los Angeles Francis Felix Brendt Brandt 2Nd St

Mencken dies leaving lasting literary legacy and doubt

Doubting H L Mencken, the "Sage of Baltimore," died in his sleep at 75. The newsman, author and critic shaped American letters with The American Language and The Mercury, while his blunt wit and controversial views sparked debate for decades. His funeral will be private. last week he discussed a manuscript he hoped to publish as Minority Report.

Baltimore H. 1 Mencken Lif Mancken August Clay Associated Press Minority Report Baltimore Herald George Jean Nethan Alfred Khapi Mercury Sinclair Lewis Theodore Dreiser Sara Haardt Montgomery Ala August Moed

Red-Hunting ROK General Kim Chang Yong Slain

Maj. Gen. Kim Chang Yong, a key South Korean Counter-Intelligence Corps official who led anti collaborator rounds and probed Communist activity since the war, was shot by assassins in Seoul. Police hunted the gunman and an accomplice as President Rhee and officials rushed to the CIC headquarters.

Seoul UPI Kim Chang Yong Counter-Intelligence Corps Syngman Rhee CIC Kim Red

Page references and sections listed for a newspaper issue

The reader is presented with a catalog of where to find various sections such as Beach Combing on Page B-L Boyle on A-13 Bridge on A-13 Classified on B-11 to B-15 Comics on B-10 Grossword on B-11 Editorial on A-12 Financial on B-3 Obituaries on B-2 Radio and TV on B-6 Shipping Sable on B-11 Sports on pages 4 to 15 Eaters on B-8 Tides Temperature on B-11 Vital Statistics Wilson on A-13 Women on B-4 and B-5 Our World on A-2

Boyle LI Wilson

Tug and Barges Hit by Ship on Foggy Mississippi

Coast Guard reports a merchant vessel struck four tugs and three barges on the fogbound Mississippi River early today. One barge suffered a hole, another was cut loose. no injuries were reported. The tug's identity was not disclosed.

Mississippi New. Orleans

Missing B25 Bomber Sought Over San Bernardino Range

DAN Beery reports a missing B25 light bomber with four men from Goodfellow AFB San Angelo Texas. The aircraft was en route to Norton AFB when it ran low on fuel with about thirty minutes of gasoline remaining, sparking continued search efforts in the San Bernardino Mountains.

Dan Beery Goodfellow Arb Sani Angelo Tex San Bernardino Mountains Norton Randers

Weather Outlook: Clouds Build, Rain Tonight and Tuesday

Increased cloudiness spreads late today with rain possible tonight and into Tuesday. Temperatures edge higher on Tuesday as a slight warmup arrives.

Radio Station Shootings End Without Wounding In Sioux Falls

A farm worker Ardell Rueb, 29, fired shotgun blasts at KELO and its transmitter, then at Beresford police encountered him. A passing motorist and Les Erickson helped subdue Rueb after a brief gun battle. no injuries were reported. Damage to KELO facilities estimated at 2000 dollars.

Sioux Falls S.D. Vela Beresford Kelo Helo Wilc Point Ardell R Rueb Tripp Bob Determan Rueh

Drinking Man Kills Self in Family Row

Waterford Connecticut. State police report Alan Lindros forty five drank during a Sunday dispute with wife Verna Lindros. He threatened arson if police were called. His body was found under attic eaves after he lit a match and poured gasoline. An explosion and fire wrecked a side of the house. Verna escaped through an upstairs window unharmed. Lindros was said to be quarrelsome and repeatedly intoxicated.

Waterford Conn Alan ‘Lindros Lindros Verna Astairs Lindéns London

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