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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1955

Page

2

Bats, Giraffes and Dolls Highlight Odd Daily News

A Covington resident removed 22 bats from a living room after reading about a bat-loving scientist. In New York two Masai giraffes observed skyline from a Brooklyn pier en route to Cleveland zoo. A Long Beach patrolman tickets his own car, and American doll makers protest Ike’s Geneva gifts. Pasadena robbers return for green stamps after a dummy ad, a divorce case mildly endows the blonde. Collinsville man loses cash twice, finding it at the police station doorstep.

Covington Royal Atkinson University of New York Brooklyn Pier Spreewald Cleveland Zoo Ike Eisenhower Geneva National Association of Dol Manufacturers Association David Rosenstein White House Rosenstein Pasadena Chick Williams Williams Muskegon Mich UPI Henry L. Beers Collinsville Reinhardt Weseman

Arrests Loom As Three Turncoats Face Trial

Pentagon officials said three former POWs William Cowart Lewis Griggs and Otho Bell will be arrested aboard a San Francisco bound liner next Friday and face court martial on charges including aiding the enemy. The men who defected to Red China during the Korean War will not be allowed to go home with their families while awaiting trial and possible prison terms.

Washington Immeili San Francisco Red China Pat Pentagon William C. Cowart Dalton Lewis W. Griggs Jacksonville Fla Otho G. Bell Hillsboro Miss Olympia Wash Hong Kong Pentagon Inc Army Ily Korea Famies

Nationalists See Peril in U S Red China Talks

The Nationalist Chinese government said it sees no grounds to object to U S efforts to seek the release of Americans held by the Chinese Communists in Geneva talks with Red China. Yet Taipei fears such a meeting could embolden calls for two Chinas and undermine regional unity.

Taipel Formosa UPI Geneva United States Red China U. S Washington Peiping Taipei

How to Bring an Old House Up to Date

A Better Homes and Gardens August feature showcases before and after remodeling ideas for older homes. Plan, budget, and hire a handyman to transform interiors and exteriors, with guidance on whether renovation is worth the investment. Read the August issue for more tips and where to buy.

Better Homes & Gardens August

Preacher's Snake Bite Death Ruled By Own Action

In Altha Florida the death of 55 year old preacher Rev George Went Hensley was ruled as death by own action after he was bitten by a rattlesnake at a church service and refused medical care, claiming faith would heal him. An associate Rev O M Lassiter said Hensley had told others he had been bitten countless times but never suffered illness due to his faith.

Altha Fla Vpi Hannah Gaskin George Albany Rev O. M Lassiter Hensley

Gasoline Sales Rise in May Amid Truck Strike

California sold about 391 million gallons of gasoline and motor fuels in May, a six percent gain from a year earlier, while tax revenue from fuels reached 23.43 million dollars, according to the State Board of Equalization despite the trucking strike.

Sacramento California State Board of Equalization

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