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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1956

Page

3

U S Tourists Among 17 Hurt in Italy Bus Crash

Seventeen people including American and Belgian travelers were injured in a crash on the Appian Way near Naples while two buses carrying tourists from Naples to Rome collided after braking to avoid a car. Nine women were among the injured as the mishap occurred at Mundi International Hospital in Thamishap, attendants said.

U. S Italy Rome Elf Naples Mundi International Hospital Thamishap

Universe Girls Tour Film Studio Parade Continues

The Miss United States and Miss Universe contestants led a parade, with Bil Levi Rombin aboard the Miss Triverse Moat float. Five million spectators watched as contestants toured La Fayette Motel and Municipal Auditorium before Tuesday’s preliminaries for Miss United States and Miss Universe.

Universe Girls Tour Film Studio Today Billevi Rombin Carlene Joheon Varmont Misa United, States

Girl Trapped 9 Days in Wreck Better

Sunnyvale California 18 year old girl Jean Vale was found physically well in hospital recovery from a traffic wreck that killed her fiancé James B Hixon Jr 22 of Salt Lake City. She had been trapped nine days under a wrecked car near the site of the crash and was rescued July a. Her memory remains absent of the accident details while her fiancé body lay 30 feet away.

Bast Lake City Pi—Tean I Margeils Sunnyvale Calif Daily Hospital Bulletin Jean Ignee James B. Hixon Jr Salt Lake City

Famed sleuth Arthur Thom dies in England

ROSHFORD England former Chief Arthur Thom aged 55 who founded the Fraud Squad at Scotland Yard died Sunday in ROSHFORD England. He led major fraud investigations and shaped modern investigative methods. His career spanned decades at the Metropolitan Police with wide recognition.

Roshford England Sint Arthur Thom Scotland Yard Sundey

Radio TV blackout planned Friday Civil Defense drill

A 15 minute radio and TV blackout will occur Friday as part of Civil Defense Operation Alert 2856. FCC says about 1,250 standard stations will participate with AM stations on 640 or 1240 kHz and FM and TV off air for the interval. The drill aims to limit navigational info from broadcasts to prevent guiding enemy aircraft or missiles to cities.

Washington l Federal Communications Comission FCC Genelad Civil Defense, Administration Ala

Solons Back Change in Movie Tax

The House Ways and Means Committee voted to drop the 10 percent federal admissions tax on tickets costing a dollar or less and apply the exemption to admissions of one dollar or less for sporting events concerts and other public events. Movie houses faced financial strain from television and the repeal or modification drive led by Rep Cecil R King who hopes for quick House action and broad approval though the administration has opposed any tax reduction.

Washington Wh House Ways and Means Committee Cecil R, King Calif Sail

Band Leader Hurt Dropping Baton At Parade Incident

Goreon Carmen, 26, of 417 WV, was marching at the Long Beach Youth Band during Bundey's Miss Universe Parade along Ocean Blvd when he dropped his baton. He reached for it and injured his right hand, receiving treatment at Seaside Memorial Hospital.

Goreon Carmen pHe Bundey Ocean Blvd Seaside Memorial Hospital

Oakland Man Dies After Beating and Robbery in The Av

An elderly Bay Area resident, Michael W. Handegan, 72, of Oakland, died Sunday at General Hospital from injuries suffered June 2 after being beaten and robbed of two suitcases as he exited a bus in Oakland.

Oakland Los Angeles Bay Area Hag Michael W. Hanndegan General Hospital

Volunteers Sail to Siberia for Virgin Lands Project

Soviet authorities reported that 10,000 volunteers from Leningrad departed for Siberia on Sunday to take part in the expanded virgin lands program. The mission aims to boost agricultural output as part of the USSR’s planned development.

Siberia London Leningrad Soviet Union Moscow Radia

Senate ratifies 550 million reparations pact with Japan

The Philippine Senate approved a 550 million dollar reparations agreement with Japan, enabling full normal relations between the two nations. The move marks a milestone in postwar ties, paving the way for broader cooperation and reconstruction efforts.

Manila Philippine Senate Japan

Five Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Malibu

Five people were pitched into the Pacific when a 40 foot fishing boat capsized in choppy water off Malibu. Owner Tom Chatfield, 37, Balsta Talend, managed to reboard the craft and rescue the group. Denise Friend, 22, WCLA student, was nearly exhausted but saved near Topanga Canyon. Also aboard were Jim Fulton, 27 Malibu, John Ingraham, 27 Los Angeles, and Ed Newall, 29 Los Angeles. The boat docked at Santa Monica Pier where the group was joined by Friend and Fulton.

Malibu Pacific Mauchu Tom Chatfield Balsta Talend John Ingraham Ed Newall Los Angeles Chatfield Balbog Sannta Mount Pier

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