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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1955

Page

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Miss U entrants arrive in the United States

Three Miss Universe contestants reached the U S with Miss Greece Sonia Zoidin expressing confidence she will win. Miss Japan Keiko Takahashi avoided title talk and planned to study the field, while Miss Germany Margit Yunike arrived by air.

United States Sonia Zoidin Greece Keiko ‘Takahashi Japan New York Queen Frederica Margit Yunike Germany Miss Zoldin Takehashi Los Angeles International Airport Robert Taylor Ava Gardner Ann Blythe Sakura Kido Los Angeles Kido The New Japanese American News Miss Japan Seiko Takahashi Yoshito Kojima Japan Air Lines San Francisco Long Beach

Robbers Use L B Woman for Shield in LA Market Heist

In a LAPD confrontation at a Los Angeles supermarket, bandits used a female clerk as a shield. One robber was killed, another wounded, and two captured after tear gas and gunfire. Victims include Janet Hay and Robe rt Robinson. The market yielded $26,000 in cash.

Los Angeles Robert Robinson Sylvester’ Jones Janet Hay Ostram Sive Long Beach Hay 120Th St Avalon Wiere Alfred George Angola Joseph Wiltz New Orleans Wilford Altman Alaman Bob Drees M. Rockwood William Mockett Mrs. Hay Robinson Jones T7th

Jets Collide Over Germany One Pilot Safe

Two United States Saber jets collided ten miles south of Frankfurt. Lt. James R. Matthews, 23, of Springfield, led an emergency bail out and parachuted to safety. A large search by Air Force and Army personnel was launched for the second pilot after both planes collided near Moerfeiden.

rRaAsakans Germany United State Saber Frankfurt James R. Matthews Springfield Cola Isa Air Force Army Matthews Moerfeiden

Typhoon Warning Sent for Okinawa region

The Tokyo Central Meteorological Observatory warned of the seventh typhoon of the season spawning in the Marianas. It was about 430 miles southwest of Okinawa and moving northwest at roughly 16 miles per hour toward Okinawa, expected to approach Tuesday morning.

Luby “i Tokyo Central Meteorological Observatory Oday Marianas Ward Okinawa

Sad, Wiser Turncoats Start Home

Three U S soldiers who deserted to China in Korea returned to the United States via Hong Kong and were handed to U S consular officials. They said they expect prosecution but are ready to face consequences to tell what happened. They refused repatriation along with two Belgian deserters after four months with the Reds.

Hong Kong U.S William A. Cowart Dalton Otho G. Bell Hillsboro Leon W. Griggs Jacksonville Tex Korea Dewart United Japan Cowart

Resignation of Deputy Defense Secretary Anderson

Robert B. Anderson of Texas resigns as deputy secretary of defense effective about August 15. President Eisenhower accepts with reluctance, no successor named, with a possible nomination before Congress adjourns. Speculation links Reuben B. Robertson Jr. and others as potential replacements. Anderson cited personal reasons and aims to leave in early August. He has long supported Ike, and prior roles include Secretary of the Navy and Waggoner estate manager in Texas.

Washington Robert B. Anderson Texas White House Eisenhower Anderson Charles E. Wilson Murray Snyder Secretar Congress Reuben B. Robertson Jr Hamilton Ohio Paper Company Robertson the Navy Charles S. Thomas Air Force Harold Talbott Defense Gordon Gray Wilson Snyder Bob Ike Navy Roger M. Kyes Waggoner Vernon Tex

House Debates Foreign Aid Cuts Plea From Stassen

The House opened debate on a large foreign aid bill seeking mountain funds for military and economic assistance to non Communist nations. Harold Stassen, the president's disarmament aide, urged Cannon to restore cuts totaling over 627 million dollars, warning of serious consequences for urgent commitments in Asiatic programs. Rep Passman signaled anticipated resistance to amendments as voting was not expected before Tuesday.

Washington WF House House Appropriations Committee Cannon Harold ©. Stassen Stassen Stassén Rep Passman D-La

Missing Sioux City toddler abducted from crib in suspected motive less case

Three year old Donna Sue Davis vanished from her crib in Sioux City Iowa Sunday night as a slender shirted man carried a bundle away. Police ask National Guard to join a mass search and urge Midwest residents to report sightings of a white man about 28 in a white T shirt and suntan trousers carrying a bundle. The child weighed about 21 pounds and had blonde hair.

Sioux City Iowa Donna Sue Davis James Davis National Guard James O'Keefe Midwest

Ravise family tragedy noted with frantic neighbor reports

Neighbors recall six children, including Mary Clair and Timmy, asleep in another room as a man approached the duplex and moved toward the back bedroom. Captain Rispolje cites Lais Fjeldos’s claim of pursuing a man with a bundle, then losing him when Fjeldos went to call police.

Ravises Mary Clair Timmy Capt Rispolje Lais Fijeldos Davis Fjeldos

President Returns to White House After Gettysburg Visit

President Eisenhower traveled from Gettysburg Pennsylvania to the White House Sunday night after weekend at his farm. He attended Sunday services at Gettysburg Presbyterian Church where a minister prayed for the Big Four conference. He was accompanied by his son Major John Eisenhower and Mrs John Doud, while the First Lady stayed at the farm with three grandchildren.

Washingson Eisenhower White House Gettysburg Gettysburg Presbyterian Church Senhower Clyde Raynor Brown Washington Maj John Eisenhowver Wie John 8. Doud David Susan Barbara Ann

Weather outlook for night into Tuesday

Night and morning low clouds give way to mostly clear skies by afternoon and evening. Slightly warmer conditions expected Tuesday with a modest rise in temperatures.

Father fights return of girl to cult in Arizona case

William Shapely battles to keep his 11-year-old daughter Judith Lynn and 15-year-old son William Wayne from going with their mother Fern Shapely to the Short Creek polygamy community in Arizona. A Los Angeles judge set hearings as the mother vows to oppose, with earlier rulings spotlighting custody and concerns about minors in the cult.

A. Rivera Arizona William Shapely Poinciana St Judith Lynn Willian Wayne Fern Shapely Hurricane Ariz Short Creek Sné Lorraine Arizona Court Henry S. Stevens Phoenix J. W. Faulkner Stevens Lorna H. ‘l Locswood Faulkner Bolony Superior Court Los Angeles Sie Judith Lama William Wayne Robert H. Scott

Fifty four GOP Solons Urge Eisenhower Run Again

Fifty four House Republicans praise President Eisenhower in a Washington Up snapshot on his third nomination anniversary. They cite his leadership in defense and world peace plus economic stability and rising pay, urging him to seek re election. A continuation note hints at page A7 Cal. 3.

Washington House Eisenhower GOP America Republican Party

Thug Demands Beer at Los Angeles Liquor Store

A man entered Pop's Liquor Store on 412 S Figueroa St and asked for two cans of beer then demanded the cash register. He got no money but fled after Mrs. Charlotte Brouns struck him with a can and owner Mike Brouns narrowly hit him with another. No cash was taken.

Los Angeles Pop S. Figueroa St Charlotte Brouns Mike

Bomb Found in U.S. Offices in Viet Nam

A time bomb was discovered Sunday night at the U.S. Information Agency building in Saigon and destroyed. The three story American owned structure housed the information library film section and living quarters for 25 U.S. officers and their families. A grenade was thrown at the building two weeks earlier but caused no damage.

PMGM Sout Vietnam U. S. Information Agency Aew

Drag Strip Tragedy Claims Spectator Life in So Cal

Weekend auto racing accidents in Southern California killed three spectators and injured four others near Santa Ana and Long Beach. Drew Williams, 44, died after a transmission burst sprayed shrapnel. Margaret Pritchard, 82, of Phoenix, also died at Torrey Pines where her Morgenson Special crashed. two men, Ivan Berryman and Bob Ross, sustained injuries at Long Beach Veterans Memorial Stadium.

California Perm Santa Ana Drew Williams Anaheim New York Richard W. Kowalski Air Force Long Beach Municipal 71St Pittsburgh Margaret Pritchard Phoenix Ariz Williams Orange County Otto E. Russman Knepp St Fullerton Fiyssman St. Francis Hospital Lynwood Berryman Ross

Where to Find It Beach Combing and More

A compact guide lists page locations for various features including Beach Combing on A-9, Bridge on A-9, and Classified on B-7 to B-11. Other sections span Comics B-6, Crossword B-7, Editorial A-3, Financial B-3, Obituaries B-2, Radio and TV A-10, Sports A-11 to A-13, Theaters A-6, Tides Temperatures B-2, Wilson A-9, Women B-4 to B-5, and Your World A-?

L. Boyle Wilson

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L.B. Woman China Lewis W. Griggs Otho G. Bell Red China Meet the Press Southland Auto Races Robert Anderson Torrey Pines Dad Judith Shapely Solons Thug U. S Viet Nam Rowalski Donald Mills Lakeview Mills
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