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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

6

Mrs Auriol Holds Speed Flying Crown

Jacqueline Auriol daughter-in-law of the former French President becomes the fastest woman flier in official recognition. The International Aeronautical Federation cites speeds of 1,151 kilometers per hour on May 31 and a marginally higher June 30 flight, with the latter not registered. The previous record was 1,087.063 kilometers per hour held by Jacqueline Cochran. The women's record was discontinued July 1, and women must compete with men for new marks.

Paris Upi Jacqueline Auriol International Aeronautical Federation Auriol The Aeronautical Federation Federation Jacqueline Cochrane America

Summit Is This High

Geneva CP notes the summit height at 1,237 feet in a playful statistical remark, suggesting the peak’s elevation as a quirky fact for readers.

Geneva

State faces $222 million tax hit over unemployment law

A California hearing set for August 1 will decide if state unemployment insurance complies with federal law. An adverse ruling could suspend employer contributions and cut benefits to unemployed workers. Harold Caward named Western Airlines chief pilot in Newport Beach. he joined the company in 1938 and served in World War II.

San Francisco WPI California Chamber of Commerce John E. Cushing Chamber Industrial Insurance Committee Harold Caward Newport Beach Howard W. Caward Lida Scud Western Airlines Caward Western Air Transport Com U. S. Secretary of Labor

Motorist Called Luckiest Man Alive in NJ Crash

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE New Jersey police called Edward Bryk a luckless man after his car struck a utility pole on Route 9 at Swainton. He, 36, of Philadelphia, slept at the wheel and escaped severe injury when he avoided charging lines by stepping out as power briefly went off. He received minor cuts and was treated at the scene.

Cape May Court House N. J Edward Bryk Philadelphia Route 9 Swainton Eryk

All Newsmen Excluded From Summit Sessions

More than 1,200 journalists and photographers covering the Big Four summit in Geneva will be barred from sessions. Press officers plan to release speeches after each session, while briefings summarize talks from all delegations. Photographers limited to one per organization.

Geneva United Nations Indochina Korea Bri

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