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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1955
Page
3
The Big Four reached a dead end in discussions on German unification and European security. Western leaders shifted focus to security, while noting the German question remains unresolved though still interrelated. Eisenhower era diplomacy details followed in the day’s briefing.
Geneva sweltered as heavy rain arrived during the summit with Big Four delegates and officials attending a private luncheon for Eisenhower and Zhukov at a lakeside villa. Western leaders Eden Faure Dulles Stassen Rockefeller and Brownjohn joined the day’s talks as Adenauer conferred with advisers on German policy amid a tense Russian stance.
The audience cheered for 18 year old Joan Schwartz as Miss New Mexico during semifinals with Miss South Carolina Miss Georgia and Miss Florida also drawing praise. Several contestants cried after the event and Beverly Hofmaster vowed to return tonight despite an injury.
Washington reports that Senate and House conferees tentatively approved a reserve bill setting a six year minimum of military service for all draft age Americans. The agreement, announced by chairs Russell and Vinson, also rejects a $200 enlistment bonus and limits reserve duties to those entering active duty after July 27, 1953.
Mrs. Perle Mesta and party evacuated from the five story French built Majestic hotel as rioters looted. Embassy officials and a Marine guard helped extract them to Saigon airport amid tear gas and gunfire. Damages in the Majestic and nearby Gallieni hotel run into millions with few injuries reported.
Ho Chi Minh, leader of North Vietnam, landed in Peiping by plane this afternoon after a visit to the Soviet Union. He is traveling home and will presumably meet Chinese officials during his stopover.
Burmese Prime Minister U Nu and his wife were received at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo by Emperor Hirohito Empress Nagako and Crown Prince Akihito. The audience followed discussions likely relating to wartime diplomacy and regional cooperation. Receptions and audiences at the palace highlight ongoing official ties between Burma and Japan.
Secretary of the Army Robert T. Stevens resigns after 2.5 years in office saying he can leave with his chin up. He notes Army achievements, cites parade honors, and praises Navy and Air Force tributes while passing the post to Wilber Brucker. Stevens reflects on past clashes with McCarthy and credits many colleagues for progress.
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