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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1956

Page

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Murder Seen From 15th Floor as Beach Slain

Chicago police identify the sunbather Miss Margaret Gallagher, 50, beauty shop operator, slain in a Lincoln Park beach area. Arthur Besley, 52, hospital administrator and witness from a 15th floor apartment, watched the bare chested attacker approach, strike, and drag Gallagher into bushes. Adrian Besley, 47, also saw part of the killing and guided a motorcycle officer to the scene. A bookmark with a prayer and a copy of Ben Hur were found near the body. Gallagher’s brother Patrick confirmed the identity at the morgue.

Chicago Margaret Gallagher Arthur Kirk Besley Lake Michigan Besley Adrian Besleys Lincoln Park Carmen Ave Patrick Gallagher

Eisenhower reports health improving during Panama visit

President Eisenhower, convalescing after his June operation, said in Panama that he has felt better each day during the Pan American conference. He met Bolivian President Siles Zuazo and eight other leaders, then toured familiar Catal Zone spots before returning to Washington. The conference ended with a declaration and a brief address stressing hemispheric unity against aggression.

Panama Eisenhower Lecl Hernan Siles Zuazo Bolivia U. S Hemisphere Siles Pacific Catal Zone Washington U.S

Locust Ave Home Swarmed by Bees At 4242 Locust Ave

Attorney Mark L. Taylor and wife are away in Hawaii when 4242 Locust Ave becomes a hive. Mrs Mahon Fraser awoke to thousands of bees in the living room. Neighbors George and Boardman called Animal Shelter which enlisted Bert Barber to remove the swarm and seal the entry.

Mark L. Taylor Hawaii Locust Ave Fraser George M Boardman Boardmans Acust Ave Bert Harber St. ‘Louis Ave Taylors

Slap Given by McKeon in Navy Court Martial

Pfc John Matoch testified that S Sgt Matthew Cy McKeon slapped him lightly for not standing at attention during a court martial proceeding. The trial continued into its second week as prosecutors recount a night march on April 8 that preceded the drowning of six platoon members near the rifle range at the training center.

Patris Island Matthew Cy McKeon John N. Matoch Forrest Hills Ny. Y Worcester Mass McKeon Maloof

Where to Find It Beach Combing and More in Daily Paper

The notice lists sections and page numbers for features and columns including Hal Boyle on Page A-13, Bridge on A-18, Classifieds B-6 to B-11, Comics A-14, Bath Notices B-2, Editorial A-12, Financial B-3, Shipping Table B-2, Sports A-15 to A-17, Theaters A-3, Tides and Temp on B-2, TV and Radio A-11, Vital Statistics B-6, and Women on BA and 5 with Your World on Page 22.

Hal Boyle Bath

Woman in Nightgown Nabbed L.A. Auto Thief Suspect

A 30-year-old woman from Lexington Avenue grabbed a loaded gun, held hit-run suspect Sam D. Anezuela 27 until police arrived after he attempted to steal a car in Hollywood. The suspect had struck two parked cars on Santa Monica Boulevard and fled, abandoning his vehicle. No injuries reported among the occupants of the autos.

Hollywood Valad Gladys’ Cavanaugh Lexington Ave Sam D. Anezella Poller Gertrude Tucker Anezcna Santa Monica Blvd Harvey Waite Enid Eric Sally Williams Nancy’ Viley

Steel Bar Trips Train in Carrollton Injuring 21

A green steel bar laid on the Santa Fe tracks near Carrollton Missouri caused a San Francisco Chief derailment. Twenty one people were hospitalized as 13 cars left the track and five rolled or blocked the roadbed. Engineer A M Thrasher of Fort Madison Iowa and fireman G M Miller of Marceline Missouri reported the bar appeared on the track as the train slowed to about 50 mph on the 10:12 p m nonstop run through Carrollton, 63 miles northeast of Kansas City.

Carrollton Santa Fe San Franicisco A. M. ‘Thrasher Fort’ Madison Iowa Kansas City Thrasher G M. Miller Marceline

Weather Outlook Clean and Mild Through Tuesday

Mostly clear conditions persist into Tuesday with light variable obs and late night fog. Expect little temperature change as low clouds linger, sparing any significant swings in daytime highs or overnight lows.

Mystery object strikes Air Force plane over California

An Air Force C131D twin engine aircraft en route from Hamilton to San Antonio with five aboard diverted after a strike at 16,000 feet near Pixley California. One airman was hospitalized with facial and knee injuries while Maj Merwin Stenvers and others survived the ordeal. An Edwards Air Force Base team investigated the incident noting damage to the left elevator and tail assembly. Authorities pursued possibilities including a meteorite or unidentified craft and did not rule out structural failure.

Bakersfield Air Force Fred McIntosh Edwards I.e. Charles Everett Stamper Hamilton Air Force Base Merwin M. Stenvers F. B. Marble Edwards Air Force Base Maj. Stenvers Kern County Sheriff's Office

Southerners Insist Delay Dooms Plan

The House passed the civil rights bill by 279 to 126, with 111 Democrats and 168 Republicans voting for it and 102 Democrats along with 24 Republicans opposing. Supporters say it advances rights enforcement. opponents say delay will doom the measure in the Senate and a southern filibuster is likely.

Washington House Senate Keating Bombay Anjar Pakistan

Senate backs House civil rights bill referral to panel

The house passed civil rights legislation reached the Senate where Presiding Senator Hill with no objections referred it to the judiciary committee. Senate supporters would face suspending rules and risk stalled progress, observers noted.

Senate Sen.Hill Ala Judiciary Committee

Firefighters battle stubborn Oregon forest blaze

Firesmen fought a stubborn fire near Vale Oregon today as they worked to control a blaze that has destroyed nearly 100 acres of dry timber in Unity National Forest west of town. The fire restricted nearby area access as crews battled hot spots and wind shifts throughout the day.

Vale Ore Unity National Forests

Stassen Backs Herter for Vice President in 1956

Harold Stassen, White House disarmament aide, announced loyalty to Eisenhower and said he will support Christian Herter of Massachusetts for VP. He notified Nixon by letter and described an Eisenhower-Herter ticket as possible.

Washington Harold Stassen White House Eie Jsenhower Christian Herter Massachusetts Stassen Eisenhower Nixon Eisenhower-Herter Yun Elsenho

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