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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1955

Page

3

Big 4 Endures Tense Geneva Talks On German Unification

The Big Four wrapped Geneva talks with lingering disputes over German unification and disarmament. President Eisenhower and Soviet Defense Minister Zhukov met briefly as Dulles departed for Washington. Hagerty signaled progress but warned core issues remained unresolved, while Faure pressed Moscow to ease cross border exchanges and outlined a nine point plan for cultural and scientific exchanges.

Cisive State Dulles Geneva Eisenhower Georgi K. Zhukov Bulganin United States Russia Faure

Swedish Miss Universe Inspires Crowds With Win

Miss Universe 1965, Miss Rombin, crowned at Municipal Auditorium after a late Friday ceremony. She spoke of upcoming wedding plans with Swedish lieutenant fiancé Nils Benker and said she would review her movie contract before signing.

Xas Miss Rombin John Raby Nils Benker Stockholm Universal-International Studios Carleen Kingsohraon Viet Bulzanin Bit-Vermont Lolen Aiday Phas Benny Jong Goodman

Violent thunderstorm lashes South Bend with 70 mph winds

A violent thunderstorm struck South Bend early today delivering winds up to 70 mph, knocking out windows and utility services. Downtown rain gauge showed 2.24 inches of rain in three hours before dawn, flooding basements and causing outages citywide.

South Bend

Drain Sewer Crew Seeks Lost Cash Report

Dragster manager Stantz told the city sewer department that he flushed 1600 in mixed currency down a drain. A crew toiled Friday night and found false teeth and jewelry but the cash recovery odds were slight.

Tan Uisgu uAl Ans Ur. Stantz Joan York Sewer Department Yaris

Miss Rombin tops Miss Universe pageant lineup and moves toward film

The 26 year old Miss Rombin of Sweden won the Miss Universe title and spoke of a screen career preferring comedy to tragedy. She speaks five languages and may interview with RKO Studios as her parents in Uppsala react, while other finalists Miss Salvador Miss Ceylon and Miss Takahashi are noted for comments and poise at the ten day pageant closing with a formal ball.

Miss Trombin Messures Miss Rombin Wilhelm Rembin Uppsala Sweden Benker Stockholm Miss Rembin Peryi Hillevi Girls College Canary Islands Beecome Salvador Miss Ceylon Iirst New York Nunkee Cologne Germany Takahashi Japan Municipal Auditorium

Five Blasts Darken Saigon European District

Five explosions in Saigon’s European residential district destroyed four power transformers and damaged homes of pro-government figures. No one injured. A blast 100 yards from Leland Barrows’ home, head of the American aid program, occurred while Barrows was away. A fifth blast damaged Neo Go Chau’s house and car.

Saigon South Viet Nam Leland Barrows Neo Go Chau Young Revolutionary Asen Chau

Berkeley Kidnapping Case Sees Abbott Charged

Burton Abbott, a 29 year old accounting student, is charged with murder in the April disappearance and death of 16 year old Stephanie Bryan from Berkeley. Authorities say she was killed by a blow with a heavy instrument after being abducted and taken 200 miles to Trinity County where her body was found. The case features alive questions and Abbott’s prior denial and silence during preliminary hearings as prosecutors pursue the murder charge.

Charles Bryan Jr Berkeley Burton Abbott Alameda Stephanie Bryan Alameda County Serkeley Burton W Abbott Stephanie Corkrey Louis J. Hardie Trinity County Frank Coakley Abbot Georgi Burton Aily

Blacks Out Worried Driver Halts On Hollywood Freeway

Marlon Grammer, 34, stopped his car in the middle of the Hollywood Freeway causing a massive traffic jam during rush hour. Police said he sat mute behind the wheel as horns blared. He told Tollywood hospital that mounting worries and family dog-bite incidents drove him to stop. Doctors diagnosed an anxiety reaction and combat fatigue. He was released after a brief hospital stay.

Los Angeles Marlon Grammer Grammer Hollywood Tollywood Receiving Hospital

AF Clears Pilots Freed by Red China

The Air Force said it has closed an investigation and returned four former prisoners to full duty after they allegedly confessed under pressure for flying over the Yalu during the Korean War. Names and origins of the pilots are listed with a wide array of vessel arrivals and terminal notes surrounding the case.

Washington Air Force Yalu River Stp China Sanctuary Perth Q ‘Agapuigs eTiswar Bal Agath Pan Alius Ssaka Bawean Han Foan Tava P Ough Falkanzer Trinidad Weatfal Larsen Co Plenimet Lagos Ontario Verrando Amalaf Procedurs Martha Klepne Nor Segvendy Santa Juana Galtao Eee Weervihle Sweneas Choctaw Fruterman New Orleans Galta Bae Uted Rus Co Quay Ae Bt. Armanlies Edwin Heller Osbeang Tie Eline Harold Fisher Roland W Brooklin Luckenbech San Fren Parks Lyie Cameron Textsco Tyseland Frank Interocean Sanite Bhingei Walon Machane L. Mecorich Honolulu von Hike Negosin Diley Ranke Ghevean Carpinteria Parks Omaha New Porthland Cameron Lincoln Atos Maxwell Air Force Base Euly Bennington Lige Becurenacd Gynthin Glaow Alitornia Canada Aes Ner Biemeresk Duty Mazatlan Labs Careanare Mary Piongel Bay Palmetin Mariner Philippine Transpor Risanger Nar Sas Sobert Weiter Ez Houw Out Horror Ork Bumsewel Say Eitone Tatelawa Meru Yamahata Sans Apy Fanta He. Ie San Dlexec San Francisco Vancouver Crstabe

Heat wave grips Eastern U S across states and deaths

Nationwide heat continues with 90s and 100s from Maine to Maryland. New York City foresees relief as cool air from Canada moves in, while cities like Plainfield New Jersey and Poughkeepsie hit record highs. Funeral services noted for Cordell Hull, long-time Secretary of State, highlighting his Roosevelt era service and Nobel Peace Prize.

New York Maine Maryland New England Mercury New York City Philadelphia Newark Bal Timole Washington Canada South Wales Buffalo Plainfield N. J Poughkeepsie Land Congress National Hull Franklin D. Roosevelt United Nations Tennessee House Senate Sec Rotary of State

Two L A Inspectors Fired Over Dump Dispute

Los Angeles civil service inspectors Joseph Fallon and William Wish were terminated by the Board of Public Works for outside business activities considered conflicts with their duties. The action followed Mayor Norris Poulson’s probe into racketeering in rubbish collection. One witness said Fallon aided a rubbish-hauling venture and sought a stake in a waste paper plant. Wish acknowledged owning part of a North Hollywood rubbish dump.

Los Angeles Plo City Joseph ©. Fallon William C. Wish Board of Public Works Norris Poulson

Public hearings debated on Talbott Air Force probe

The Senate investigations subcommittee moved toward public hearings on Secretary Talbott, with Republicans voting present to avoid blocking the process. McClellan supported hearings citing public welfare. Talbott offered to divest from Mulligan partnership. panel said he must decide. The New York Times cites White House meetings on Talbott’s future as Geneva trip ends. Mundt attacked the panel as a smear factory amid leaks.

RCA Senate Committee On McClellan FEE New Jtors Times Sen Mundt R-Sd FBI Bender Ohio Talbott Mecclellan Public Welfare Sen. Mund the Times Talbott Call Geneva White House Richard Nixon Herbert Brownell Sherman Adams Wilton B. Persons Sue Sen. Mundt

Ailing Thomas Mann Flown to Switzerland

Amsterdam report says Thomas Mann eighty ailing German author was rushed by plane to his Zurich home on four stretchers after arriving in Holland weeks ago to lecture. The illness and its nature were not disclosed.

Amsterdam Holland Thomas Mann Zurich Switzerland Mann

Labor and transit plan clash over jitney service in LA

Labor leaders threaten picket lines in response to a mayoral plan to replace LATL with other transit firms. Mayor Poulson backs a tentative two year contract package including a 14 cent hourly raise, cost of living escalator, and benefits while union members vote on the proposed basis settlement that would resume buses and trolleys idle since June 20 if approved.

Oe & On Mann Francis J. Donnelly LATL Los Angeles Norris Paul Afli Poulson de Transportation Urson Poulson

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